Neighborhood Corner

Neighborhood corner is a profile of all the different Jerusalem neighborhoods. From the historic to the modern, we take a look at all our ancient capital has to offer.

Geula: Jerusalem's beating heart of ultra-Orthodox life

Originally just one small district, Geula has become so synonymous with haredi life that its name now blankets an entire cluster of neighborhoods. 

 Several haredim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) are seen walking around Jerusalem's Geula neighborhood.
 View of Motza on the hills to the west of Jerusalem.

Motza: Jerusalem’s secret garden

 Located between the better-known neighborhoods of Rehavia, Katamon, and Talbiyeh is the smaller, quaint suburb of Kiryat Shmuel.

Kiryat Shmuel: Jerusalem's unassuming garden suburb

 The Neveh Ya'acov neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Neveh Ya’acov: Jerusalem’s northern frontier


Givat Massuah: Jerusalem’s quiet, scenic neighborhood

Neighborhood Corner: Beneath the surface, Givat Massuah is a dynamic community – and layered with controversy.

 A seating area in Jerusalem's Givat Massuah neighborhood.

Ramat Shlomo: From controversial beginnings to thriving neighborhood

Neighborhood Corner: Despite its tumultuous beginnings, Ramat Shlomo today represents the ever-changing landscape of Jerusalem – a city where history, religion, and politics intertwine.

 Jerusalem's Ramat Shlomo neighborhood.

Ramot: Exploring Jerusalem's largest neighborhood

Neighborhood Corner: From biblical roots to modern-day demographic shifts, Ramot’s story is one of transformation and growth.

 A look at Ramot in Jerusalem

Musrara: Jerusalem’s living crossroads

Neighborhood Corner: Musrara's cobblestone streets and architectural contrasts tell the story of a city and a nation grappling with the weight of the past while building toward the future.

 16 HaAyin Het Street (Street of the 78) – the “windows house,” an Arab home built in 1911 in what is now Musrara, Jerusalem.

Abu Tor: Bridging divides in the heart of Jerusalem

Abu Tor is more than a neighborhood; it’s a microcosm of Jerusalem itself – a place where history, religion, and modern life intersect in complex and fascinating ways. 

 Looking east from Abu Tor to the breath-taking panoramas

Kiryat Menachem: The immigrants’ sanctuary in Jerusalem

Neighborhood Corner: From its modest beginnings with rows of utilitarian housing blocks, Kiryat Menachem has been witness to Jerusalem’s urban expansion.

 Jerusalem's Kiryat Menachem neighborhood.

Har Nof: Jerusalem's neighborhood of panoramas and piety

Neighborhood Corner: By the 2000s, Har Nof was synonymous with religious devotion, its streets lined with synagogues and yeshivot that catered to a range of Jewish traditions.

 An aerial view of Jerusalem's Har Nof 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.

 Homes in Jerusalem's Rassco 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 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.