Jerusalemite of the Week

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

Rabbanit Chana Henkin: Advancing women as Jewish law authorities

From her home in Jerusalem and the Nishmat campus south of Katamon, Rabbanit Chana Henkin has helped advance the role of women in halachic leadership and created the role of yoetzet halacha.

04/02/2024

Rapper Nissim Black keeps Israel uplifted amid war with Hamas

This Jerusalem district resident, with several albums to his name, has been working to use his sizable platform and talent as a performer to help uplift people during Israel’s darkest hour.

26/01/2024

Ittay Flescher: Explaining the Israel-Hamas war and the dream of peace

Jerusalemite of the Week: Australian-Israeli journalist Ittay Flescher has a background in explaining Israel and peace education.

19/01/2024

Lori Palatnik: Giving newlywed IDF soldiers hope and a home to return to

Our Jerusalemite of the Week, Lori Palatnik, has been helping newlywed IDF couples get wedding registries, making them feel part of a greater Jewish family.

12/01/2024
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