Ofer Berkovitch
Changes in Jerusalem: What's new in local politics in Israel's capital?
11 months away from the Jerusalem city council and mayoral elections, Ofer Berkovitch’s departure – even if, as he emphasized, being only temporary – shakes things up.
Jerusalem opposition head Ofer Berkovitch to leave city council
Countdown to Jerusalem elections begins - Safra Square gets ready
This week in Jerusalem: Where do you pray?
Jerusalem council member from Elkin’s party backs Berkovitch for mayor
Agudat Yisrael will likely not publicly back any candidate, senior rabbinical leadership of Degel and Shas to hold prayer rally at Western Wall Monday night.
Agudat Yisrael still stalling on endorsement in J’lem mayoral race
Meanwhile, Shas chairman and Interior Minister Arye Deri caused controversy by seemingly referring to Berkowitz as “the devil” in a speech he gave last week.
Berkovitch considers legal action after Deri calls him 'devil's recruit'
Minister of the Interior and Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri launched a fierce attack against Lion's rival during a party meeting in Tel Aviv.
Moshe Lion and Ofer Berkovitch, in their own words…
The race is on.
Berkovitch addresses haredim: Daitch knows he'll be in my coalition
"Don't judge me by the kippah I don't wear and the beard I don't grow," said Berkovitch. "If we don't bring Jerusalem together, it will cease to exist."
Nir Barkat flip-flops, endorses Moshe Lion in Jerusalem mayoral race
Agudat Yisrael will reportedly follow suit and endorse the candidate.
This week in 60 seconds
Got a minute? Here's the week in review.
Game over?
On to the second and final round: Ofer Berkovitch versus Moshe Lion.
Berkovitch: Jerusalemites are tired of political games
"Yossi Daitch and I are colleagues and have a lot in common. We proved that we can run positive and optimistic campaigns"
New immigrants in Jerusalem meet their candidates for mayor
Berkovitch was the only mayoral candidate to attend the debate.
