Teddy Kollek

Teddy Kollek, the father of modern Jerusalem

SECURITY AND DEFENSE: Kollek’s personality helped him push through policies that would likely have been defeated if he had been just righteous.

The late Teddy Kollek, mythical Mayor of Jerusalem, talks on a public phone
 SHAI DORON, always a civil servant.

Shai Doron: The philanthropic partner of Jerusalem's mayors

 The Liberty Bell replica statue is seen inaugurated at the Knesset in 1955. But how did it end up in Jerusalem's Liberty Park?

Israeli Knesset Liberty Bell ended up in a park. Now we know why

 Nomi Yeshua

Nomi Yeshua: Making Jerusalem a city for the world to admire


Israeli history photo of the week: Tensions in J'lem

JPost special feature: A Library of Congress photograph collection that documents pre-state Israel.

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Grapevine: Hanukka song

Hadassah fundraiser; Teddy Kollek; Emuna Witt Friedman Halevie.

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Digging at the source

Archeologist Ronny Reich documents the findings excavated in the City of David, showing where they augment and clarify the biblical text.

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The daily grind

The rumor mill at Safra Square was in high gear this week, but in reality nothing has changed - yet.

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Teddy Kollek award honors capital’s benefactors

The recipients are the Azrieli Foundation recognized for its dedication to education and beautification of public spaces in the capital.

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The Marom plan will enable the city to consolidate spending in such areas as tourism, biotech, and the development of the Western Wall.

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Jerusalem takes center stage on Channel 1 this week

Yigal Ravid utilizes Israel Film Archives to bring viewers rare footage of Jerusalem from the end of the 19th century.

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Corridors of Power: A legend in his own time

Without holding long meetings or taking expensive overseas trips, Teddy Kollek spoke from the heart – and always made an impression.

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A large housing project in Pisgat Ze’ev might be stuck just before it reaches completion, and this time it has nothing to do with Obama.

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Teddy, the formative years

In a 1941 article, the man who went on to become Jerusalem’s best-known mayor recounted his role in the founding of Kibbutz Ein Gev.

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