Jerusalem Municipality

What does Jerusalem's top haredi lawmaker think of the city's struggles?

Eliezer Rauchberger is the second most powerful man in the Jerusalem Municipality. An ultra-Orthodox politician, here is what he thinks about the city and his role in it.

19/08/2023

Who is running for a seat on the Jerusalem City Council?

Candidates for the Jerusalem municipal elections have submitted their applications and are finalizing their lists.

19/08/2023

How do Israel's municipal election candidates hope to save Jerusalem?

Candidate lists begin to be revealed, alliances are made, and the involvement of national parties emerges as Jerusalem municipal elections inch closer.

11/08/2023

This week in Jerusalem: Whose kashrut is it?

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

11/08/2023

Is a beloved Jerusalem movie theater facing closure?

While some local residents were reported to be happy about the Lev Smadar shutdown, this does not appear to be the prevailing sentiment in the area.

04/08/2023

Should Jerusalem Municipality-backed institutions hold election events?

These days, when the title of legal adviser raises the threshold of excitement from all sides of the political map, things are a little more sensitive. 

04/08/2023
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