Moshe Lion

Jerusalem marathon 2026 to offer special benefits for IDF reservists

The 15th Jerusalem Marathon, scheduled for March 27, offers special discounts for IDF reservists and security forces.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
MARATHON DAY in Jerusalem is always one of the most energetic and fun experiences of the year throughout the capital.
JERUSALEM MAYOR Moshe Lion: Every day brings joy and excitement.

Grapevine: Six Hebrew University scholarships

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
From L: HU Rector Prof. Oron Shagrir, Assaf Granit, and Naama Kaufman Pass.

Grapevine: Hidden Hanukkah ‘gelt’

The Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine has announced the establishment of the Robert I. Schattner Center for Oral Health for People with Disabilities.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Moshe Lion, The Mayor of Jerusalem, arrives for the funeral of 19 year old Cpl. Tal Dror at Mount Herzl cemetery on October 6, 2024 in Jerusalem.

Haredi stone-throwers attack Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion's car in capital

No injuries were reported, although the vehicle's windshield was damaged. At the time, the mayor was visiting the Mea She'arim neighborhood. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

This week in Jerusalem: Outstanding schools

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

AUGUST 25, 2023ByPEGGY CIDOR
TEL AVIV beaches: Now more accessible to Jerusalemites over the weekend, thanks to Hitorerut.

NYC Mayor Adams kick offs Israel trip with Jerusalem tour

Adams is set to meet with leaders of the anti-judicial reform protests on Tuesday.

AUGUST 22, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
NYC Mayor Eric Adams speaks at a Jerusalem interfaith reception. August 21, 2023.

Gov't approves 3b. for public infrastructure, education in east Jerusalem

NGOs advocating for east Jerusalem residents welcomed the progress made, but stressed further work is needed.

AUGUST 20, 2023ByTROY O. FRITZHAND
Wadi al-Joz in east Jerusalem

Jewish groups urge Jerusalem mayor to stop attacks on Christians

In the first three weeks of July alone, there had been 17 separate reported acts of discriminatory acts against Christians countrywide.

AUGUST 16, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MAYOR MOSHE LION on Jerusalem’s Jaffa Road.

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.

AUGUST 11, 2023ByPEGGY CIDOR
MAYOR MOSHE LION: ‘It is my hope that the entire Jewish people will return to Jerusalem.’

Grapevine: August 11, 2023: Moving the masses

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AUGUST 11, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
FORMER PRESIDENT Shimon Peres presents Elie Wiesel with the Medal of Distinction.

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. 

AUGUST 4, 2023ByPEGGY CIDOR
ELI MALKA: Surprising legal opinion.

Jerusalem municipal elections are approaching: Who's running?

Lion would like a secular, left-leaning woman for the slot to attract a secular audience to vote for his list. But so far, no one has been selected.

JULY 29, 2023ByPEGGY CIDOR
LAURA WHARTON at Safra Square.

Jerusalem hi-tech center inauguration complicated by politics, protests

EasTech is a hi-tech complex on Saleh a-Din Street that will host hi-tech companies for free in exchange for hiring programmers from east Jerusalem. Israeli politicians' arrivals complicated things.

JULY 23, 2023ByPEGGY CIDOR
MAYOR MOSHE LION: Unpleasant results this week.

This week in Jerusalem: The lady is a winner

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

JULY 21, 2023ByPEGGY CIDOR
CHOOSING THE Hills: Hiking the Sataf in the Jerusalem Hills.