jerusalem neighborhoods

  Homes in Jerusalem's Rassco neighborhood.

Rassco: A rose by any other name

Neighborhood corner: Rassco might not be the biggest neighborhood in Jerusalem, but its peaceful streets, lined with stone-clad buildings, make it one of the most charming areas of the city.

 A row of stores and cars in Jerusalem's French Hill neighborhood.

French Hill: Jerusalem's evolving neighborhood from battlefields to high-rise towers

French Hill is a peaceful and quiet neighborhood with a medium-to-high socioeconomic status.

  A look at Mount Scopus in Jerusalem.

Mount Scopus: Keeping watch over the Holy City of Jerusalem

Neighborhood Corner: Situated in the eastern half of Israel’s eternal capital, the etymology of Mount Scopus reflects its historical role as a lookout point over Jerusalem.

  View of Begin Boulevard, next to Pat. To the right is Pat Junction; the field is Gazelle Valley.

Pat: Residential gateway a stone’s throw from Jerusalem landmarks

Neighborhood Corner: While Pat is still on the small side and mostly residential, its proximity to local landmarks means one is never more than a few minutes away from something to do.

  An illustrative image of Jerusalem's Ramat Eshkol neighborhood.

Ramat Eshkol: From Six Day War battleground to thriving haredi hub

Neighborhood Corner: Founded after the Six Day War, Ramat Eshkol was intended to be one of the "hinge" neighborhoods connecting west Jerusalem with Mount Scopus.

Five perfect activities to do in Jerusalem

A round-up of five can't-miss activities to try out in Jerusalem as the summer draws to a close.

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Kiryat Belz: Unveiling Jerusalem’s Hassidic gem

Neighborhood corner: Kiryat Belz stands as a beacon of peace and prayer in Jerusalem.

Kiryat Moshe: Jerusalem’s sought-after hub of learning

Neighborhood Corner: Due to its central location, Kiryat Moshe has become a sought-after neighborhood in Jerusalem for urban renewal and development projects.

Bayit Vagan: The garden oasis of Jerusalem

Neighborhood Corner: The name “Bayit Vagan” derives from the Hebrew phrase “house and garden,” reflecting the original vision for the neighborhood’s dwellings.

Gilo: Blending scenery with urban vitality in southern Jerusalem

Founded in 1971 as one of the ring neighborhoods after the Six Day War, Gilo is the highest neighborhood in Jerusalem, sitting at 857 meters above sea level.

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