In Jerusalem

Granddad’s trees

A German fine arts student whose grandfather helped contribute 10,000 trees to the nascent state is participating in the Musrara School of Photography’s Photopoetica 4 event.

By BARRY DAVIS

Grapevine: Synagogue spirit

On October 29, Hadassah’s Nechama chapter will hold a memorial film night for eminent journalist Bob Slater, who died earlier this year.

Grapevine: An age-old problem

Jerusalem has the largest number of senior citizens in the country.

Vintage empowerment

The secondhand store Haboydem doubles as a social business that provides transitional employment for people with mental illness.

The tribal route

A wealth of history can be found on Yehuda, Reuven and Asher streets.

Not lost in translation

Haruki Murakami’s Hebrew translator will take the stage at Japanese Culture Week.

By BARRY DAVIS

Moving forward

Haredi, secular, Ethiopian and Arab women have joined together in a new campaign by the Yerushalmit Movement to stop women’s exclusion from commercials, billboards and signs around the capital.

By CARMIT SAPIR WEITZ

Bucking the trend

Despite global fluctuations, the Jerusalem real-estate market is still going strong.

By JOHN BENZAQUEN

Illumination on the same page

The Israeli Talmud’ makes the Daf Yomi program accessible to kids.

By BATSHEVA POMERANTZ

A wide booth?

As the city celebrates the festival of temporary housing, ‘In Jerusalem’ takes a look at the stories behind some of the city’s more permanent structures, many with suspicious pasts.

Grapevine: The ambassador’s ambucycle

United Hatzalah dedicated an ambucycle in honor of ambassador Dan Shapiro for his work in garnering US support for Iron Dome.

Five notable new developments in Jerusalem over the past year

From a world-class arena to the largest cineplex in the capital, the holy city had a productive 12 months.

Pride in the streets

Jerusalem’s gay pride parade was postponed this year and was more subdued than usual, but organizers still managed to pull it off.

Mr. Mayor

Nearly a year into his second term, Mayor Nir Barkat is confident he can deal with violence in Jerusalem, and satisfied he is bolstering the capital’s economy and promoting coexistence.

The top 10 stories of 5774

The past year saw former PM Olmert convicted, the murder of a Jerusalem teen that sparked unrest in Jerusalem and the snowstorm of the century.

Distilling Jerusalem sounds

Hamazkeka has been transformed from a grungy old garage to an avant-garde entertainment venue.

By BARRY DAVIS

This Week in Jerusalem

Peggy Cidor’s round-up of city affairs

Grapevine: Welcome to the neighborhood

President Reuven Rivlin celebrates his 75th birthday this weekend, the first at the presidential residence.

A little slice of Europe

In opening his café and gourmet cheese shop Cohen’s Deli, Shimon Cohen has revived a family tradition.

By RUTH BELOFF

Street art

In the Tabula Rasa mural project near the bustling Mahaneh Yehuda market, it’s sometimes difficult to tell the paintings from the real thing.

Slichot and the city

David Gal-Or’s ‘slihot’ tours are geared toward secular Jews who want to get a glimpse of what goes on during the run-up period to Rosh Hashana.

By BARRY DAVIS

Not enough chiefs

Most haredim don’t use the services of the ‘Zionist’ Chief Rabbinate, but their leaders are nonetheless trying to control the outcome of the first election in the city in 15 years.

Grapevine: Brain-drain warning

Prof. Menachem Ben-Sasson warns budget cuts in education will not only be harmful to education system, but will be especially detrimental to university students who were called up for Gaza op.

Painted street dividers get failing grade

The lines are safety measures aimed at discouraging drivers from maneuvering their vehicles like go-carts in an amusement park.

King’s downfall

The dismissal of a city councillor for taking the municipality to court is not unprecedented, but is it justified?

This week in Jerusalem

Peggy Cidor’s round-up of city affairs.

Paris in Jerusalem

Attracted by the neighborhood’s affordable price, French immigrants are flocking to Har Homa.

By JOHN BENZAQUEN

Listening to art

The Mus(E)ic exhibition connects the performing arts with the visual arts and the world of music.

By BARRY DAVIS

Be(e) stingy with your honey this year

The traditional sweetener is becoming more scarce and costly.