Jerusalem neighborhoods

Stone, arches and memory: Jerusalem's enduring Mediterranean architecture survives

Inside Jerusalem’s Arab houses, where architecture outlives empires and residents

Bisharat House, with its triple-arched veranda, is a feature of Jerusalem’s Mediterranean villa style.
Aeriel view of Givat Mordechai. The neighborhood founded by a Chicago pioneer has evolved into a modern mix of Religious Zionists, haredi, and secular residents.

Givat Mordechai: Where students, scholars, and history meet

The Talbiyeh neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Open House: A behind-the-scenes look at Jerusalem

Har Homa in Jerusalem.

Har Homa: Jerusalem’s southeastern gateway


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

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.

 A look at Mount Scopus in Jerusalem.

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.

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

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.

 An illustrative image of Jerusalem's Ramat Eshkol neighborhood.

Five perfect activities to do in Jerusalem: Food, drinks and nature

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

 Israel's tallest playground tower soars above Gan Sacher's huge new fun zone

Kiryat Belz: Unveiling Jerusalem’s Hassidic gem

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

 THE SYNAGOGUE was built to reflect the splendor of the original structure built in 1843 by the first Belzer Rebbe, the Sar Shalom, in the town of Belz.

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.

 Kiryat Moshe light rail station.

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.

 THE MODERN neighborhood has seen a significant influx of haredi residents.

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.

 Gilo was founded in 1971 as one of the ring neighborhoods after the Six Day War.

Malha: Jerusalem’s regenerated jewel

Neighborhood Corner: The name of the neighborhood is a distortion of the name of the Arab village al-Malha, upon the ruins of which the neighborhood was established.

Malha with stadium and mall included