Jerusalemite of the Week

Mindy Rutstein, the art and sustainability organizer of Nahlaot

Jerusalemite of the Week: A passionate singer-songwriter, Rutstein begin organizing and creating various art events throughout Jerusalem and beyond.

12/05/2024

Hussein Jabar: Israel's ultimate breadwinner

Jerusalemite of the Week: This Abu Ghosh native, who works at the Ramada Jerusalem Hotel, is the man who buys all of Israel’s hametz ahead of Passover, briefly becoming the state's richest man.

14/04/2024

Jessica Newman: Jerusalem's acupuncturist who gets the point

Jerusalemite of the Week: Acupuncture is one of the most popular forms of alternative medicine. Acupuncturist Jessica Newman dispels some misconceptions about her work.

07/04/2024

Evyatar Cohen: The wine man of Jerusalem's Katamon neighborhood

Jerusalemite of the Week: After coming back from IDF reservist duty, Evyatar Cohen is working again in the wine business, and will be very busy ahead of Purim and Passover.

23/03/2024

Rabbi Yisroel Goldberg: Jerusalem's Chabad rabbi behind the Purim Azza zaza

Jerusalemite of the Week: Besides representing one of the world’s largest Jewish religious organizations in Jerusalem, Rabbi Yisroel Goldberg is behind a unique Purim initiative: Azza Zaza.

18/03/2024

Itzik Weksler: Fitness trainer shares tips for Jerusalem Winner Marathon

Jerusalemite of the week: Fitness trainer Itzik Weksler was wounded fighting Hamas in Gaza, but will still run part of the Jerusalem Marathon. He shares his story and tips for runners.

07/03/2024

Yaffi and Yoseph Shmidman: Raising money, heart rates at the Jerusalem Marathon

Jerusalemite of the Week: While many people run as exercise to raise their heart rate, the Shmidmans also run to raise money for charity.

03/03/2024

Rabbi Haim Pear: The Anglo Jerusalemite fighting municipal inefficiency

Jerusalemite of the Week: Ahead of the municipal elections, In Jerusalem sat with Rabbi Pear to discuss his entry into politics, as well as what he hopes to advance on the city council.

25/02/2024

Laura Wharton: The accessibility advocator fighting for an equal Jerusalem

Jerusalemite of the Week: Ahead of municipal elections, In Jerusalem sat down with Laura Wharton and discussed her positions and goals she hopes to advance as part of Yossi Havilio’s Jerusalem Union.

25/02/2024

Jerusalem is a city of lights. This man keeps those lights running

Jerusalemite of the Week: The head of public lighting and power infrastructure for the Jerusalem Municipality, Michael Lidsky is tasked with lighting up the biggest city in Israel.

17/02/2024
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