Jerusalemite of the Week
Dr. Irene Aue-Ben-David: Preserving the history of German Jewry - interview
Jerusalemite of the Week: A conversation with Leo Baeck Institute director Dr. Irene Aue-Ben-David on preserving German Jewish history.
Tiferet Sigala, Yarden Cohen: Giving space, community for Jerusalem’s teen geeks
Rabbi Sid Slivko: Helping pave the way for olim to live and thrive in Israel
Anton Goodman: Fighting for human rights for Jews and Palestinians alike
Rabbi Yisroel Goldberg: Jerusalem's Chabad rabbi behind the Purim Azza zaza
Jerusalemite of the Week: Besides representing one of the world’s largest Jewish religious organizations in Jerusalem, Rabbi Yisroel Goldberg is behind a unique Purim initiative: Azza Zaza.
Itzik Weksler: Fitness trainer shares tips for Jerusalem Winner Marathon
Jerusalemite of the week: Fitness trainer Itzik Weksler was wounded fighting Hamas in Gaza, but will still run part of the Jerusalem Marathon. He shares his story and tips for runners.
Yaffi and Yoseph Shmidman: Raising money, heart rates at the Jerusalem Marathon
Jerusalemite of the Week: While many people run as exercise to raise their heart rate, the Shmidmans also run to raise money for charity.
Rabbi Haim Pear: The Anglo Jerusalemite fighting municipal inefficiency
Jerusalemite of the Week: Ahead of the municipal elections, In Jerusalem sat with Rabbi Pear to discuss his entry into politics, as well as what he hopes to advance on the city council.
Laura Wharton: The accessibility advocator fighting for an equal Jerusalem
Jerusalemite of the Week: Ahead of municipal elections, In Jerusalem sat down with Laura Wharton and discussed her positions and goals she hopes to advance as part of Yossi Havilio’s Jerusalem Union.
Jerusalem is a city of lights. This man keeps those lights running
Jerusalemite of the Week: The head of public lighting and power infrastructure for the Jerusalem Municipality, Michael Lidsky is tasked with lighting up the biggest city in Israel.
Rabbanit Chana Henkin: Advancing women as Jewish law authorities
From her home in Jerusalem and the Nishmat campus south of Katamon, Rabbanit Chana Henkin has helped advance the role of women in halachic leadership and created the role of yoetzet halacha.
Rapper Nissim Black keeps Israel uplifted amid war with Hamas
This Jerusalem district resident, with several albums to his name, has been working to use his sizable platform and talent as a performer to help uplift people during Israel’s darkest hour.
Ittay Flescher: Explaining the Israel-Hamas war and the dream of peace
Jerusalemite of the Week: Australian-Israeli journalist Ittay Flescher has a background in explaining Israel and peace education.
Lori Palatnik: Giving newlywed IDF soldiers hope and a home to return to
Our Jerusalemite of the Week, Lori Palatnik, has been helping newlywed IDF couples get wedding registries, making them feel part of a greater Jewish family.
