Tag: Moshe Leon
14 New Ambulances Arrive Samaritan’s Purse to Replace Oct. 7 Losses
"My wish for us all is that these ambulances will be used for delivering babies and nothing else."
PMO, Jerusalem Municipality Team Up to Reinforce Hundreds of Bus Stops, Add Police Units
"The work to reinforce the bus stops in the city will begin immediately."
Germany, France, Boycotted US Jerusalem Embassy July 4 Reception
The reception was modest this year, with only a few hundred guests.
Israel Guarantees Muslims’ Freedom of Worship: Jews Banned from Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day
Everyone demands that Israel protect the right to worship and in the name of the same right it must forbid the prayer of Jews at the most sacred place for Jews in the world.
Jerusalem in 2021 Approaching 1 Million Residents, More Diverse than Ever
Jerusalem has the second-largest economy in Israel, with 344,300 employed, or 9% of the overall employed in the country (compared to Tel Aviv's 11%).
Artist Eitan Asraf Shines New Light on Jerusalem
Creative artist, photographer, and filmmaker Eitan Asraf produced a spectacular new film spotlighting the Holy City.
Prevented a Year Ago by Corona, Priestly Blessing Returns to the Kotel
The idea for a mass ceremony of the Birkat Cohanim at the Western Wall was initiated by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Geffner in the summer of 1970.
IDF Intelligence: Daily Covid-19 Cases Will Soon Exceed 2,500, the Threshold for ‘Tight Restraints’
"About 30% of the people don't want to be vaccinated, or are afraid of the vaccine. Our success depends on the number of those being vaccinated."
EU Team Touring Givat HaMatos Chased Away by Pro-Israel Activists
"We came to tell the EU that Israel is not a colony – it is an independent country that does not take orders from them."
Kotel Rabbi Asks for Trump’s Recovery on Day of Priestly Blessing
The event was attended by the Chief Rabbis Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef and Rabbi David Lau, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon, and US Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman.
Leader of Lithuanian Haredim Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky Infected with Corona
Several members of Rabbi Kanievsky's household tested positive for the coronavirus in recent days and on the eve of Yom Kippur, and apparently infected the elderly rabbi.
While Thousands Demonstrate, Only 200 Pray at the Kotel on Eve of Yom Kippur
Police handed out fines to demonstrators who allegedly did not maintain the legal social distance or failed to wear a face mask.
Minister Litzman Contracted COVID-19, Gerrer Rebbe, Belzer Rebbe, Mossad Chief Quarantined
It looks like Yaakov Litzman has functioned as the Typhoid Miriam of this pandemic, sending to quarantine many in Israel's political and communications leadership.
Jerusalem’s Iconic Mahane Yehuda Market ‘Mostly’ Closes Over COVID-19
Some of the businesses in the market can remain open to take orders by phone, Whatsapp or internet and provide their produce to customers by delivery.
Jerusalem Faces Lockdown with Israel Police to Enforce Guidelines on COVID-19
"Certainly, if there is a closure, and I believe it will be in the next two days, the police will be called to enforce it."
Netanyahu Vows to Build 2 Jerusalem Neighborhoods, 1 of Which He Froze Under Obama
"We have removed all the restrictions and today I am announcing that we are going to build the Givat HaMatos neighborhood."
Jerusalem Mayor to Conference of Presidents: Don’t Let Jerusalem Divide Us
“This is our responsibility to all the people of Jerusalem: Jews, Muslims, Christians, religious and secular, young and old, men and women."
Jerusalem Mayor Cuts Red Tape in US Embassy Construction
Naturally, should a Democrat be installed in the White House in the meantime, things could slow down considerably.
Liberman in Hot Water over 2013 Meeting with Anti-Gay Haredi Rabbi
Liberman is heard saying that when Leon is elected: "There will not be all the parades they do here, and the gay festivals."
Jerusalem Mayor Under Attack for Lying About Reason for Skipping ‘Pride’ Parade
Mayor Leon is far from being hostile to the LGBTQ community in Jerusalem, and this year the Jerusalem Municipality even trampled on the free speech rights of anti-homosexual citizens.
Religious Leaders Celebrate Jerusalem’s ‘Beautiful Mosaic’ of Cultures
The traditional event, which has been the city’s custom for over three decades, highlights the tolerance and coexistence among members of all faiths in Jerusalem.
Liberman Resigns, Says Ceasefire Was Surrender to Terrorism; Bennett Wants Defense Ministry
Chairman of Habayit Hayehudi Knesset faction MK Shuli Mualem-Refaeli called on Netanyahu to appoint her party's chairman, Naftali Bennett, as defense minister.
Report: Bennett to Support Secular Mayoral Candidate Against Liberman’s Pick
The split within the Haredi factions in last Tuesday's vote also makes it possible for several Haredi city council-members elect to endorse Berkovitch next round.
Analysis: Only Moshe Leon Can Form Jerusalem Council Coalition
Jerusalem Faction, the radical Haredi slate (2) will support the secular Berkowitz.
Turnover in Haifa, Second Round in Jerusalem, Huldai Retains Tel Aviv, Feirberg Wins in...
The full list of winners and losers for your reading pleasure.
Survey: Haredi Jerusalem Mayoral Candidate to Lead in First Round
The survey changes dramatically when it comes to the winner in the second round, in favor of Minister Zeev Elkin.
Bennett Suspends Habayit Hayehudi Jerusalem Campaign over 2nd Anti-Haredi Ad
If you don’t get what's the problem here, try substituting "Arabs" or "Blacks" for Haredim.
Habayit Hayehudi Condemned for Borderline Anti-Semitic Ad
Had it been published by, say, the Palestinian Authority, the ad would have been dubbed anti-Semitic.
With Machane Yehuda in the Spotlight, Are Political Winds Changing Direction in Jerusalem?
Four leading candidates for Jerusalem mayor rejected a demand Monday by Health Minister Yaakov Litzman to close the city’s Shuk Mahane Yehuda open air market at night.
Likud Minister to Run for Jerusalem Mayor Without Bibi’s Nod
Rumor has it Netanyahu cherishes Elkin's help as Russian translator during his visits with President Vladimir Putin, and just doesn't want to start looking for a replacement.
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