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.

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

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

Grapevine: Hidden Hanukkah ‘gelt’

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


Grapevine: Much that is positive

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 MAYOR MOSHE LION on Jerusalem’s Jaffa Road.

How are Jerusalem's politicians getting ready for municipal elections?

There have been some posters, some exposure on the media networks, and occasionally a few private salon get-togethers – but the big “action” has not happened yet. 

 An Israeli municipal elections voting box.

Jerusalem parties feud over haredi schools in secular neighborhoods

What is on the agenda now is feeling among some of the city’s residents that the ultra-Orthodox representatives are establishing facts on the ground and preparing to deepen their influence.

 HEBREW UNIVERSITY dorm in Kiryat Yovel, with anti-haredi graffiti, 2009 – even then, tensions were rising as the neighborhood was becoming increasingly Orthodox.

Jerusalem city councilors start their 2023 election campaigns

Jerusalem city councilors Laura Wharton and Yossi Havilio failed to unite their lists and run together, but their platforms are largely similar.

 YOSSI HAVILIO, deputy mayor and city councilor in the coalition’s non-haredi wing.

This week in Jerusalem: Helpless

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 TALPIOT: PARKING ticket hub of Jerusalem (Illustrative).

Moshe Lion, Yossi Saidov: Old West-esque rivals of Jerusalem politics

In this story, there is no good, no bad and no ugly. There is a powerful mayor who has managed to keep his 2018 election campaign promises against a simple city resident and activist.

 Illustrative of an Old West gunfight: Will good triumph over evil in our complex city of Jerusalem?

'Jerusalem is seeing a revolution' - Mayor Lion at the JPost Conference

Lion in his speech emphasized the "special bond" between the cities of New York and Jerusalem and described the many ways in which the cities cooperate.

 Mayor of Jerusalem Moshe Lion at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, June 5, 2023.

Moshe Lion to address ties between NY-Jerusalem

His address will provide updated information about three major projects currently under development.

 MOSHE LION

Jerusalem for everyone? Tensions simmer in Israel's divided capital

While Lion tries his best to convey that the city belongs to everyone, including non-Jews who live here, the main struggles in recent days have centered around this issue.

 ACTS SUCH as spitting on Armenian priests in the Old City have become routine: A young clergyman takes part in Sunday mass.

This week in Jerusalem: Marching with Pride

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 JERUSALEM’S 21st Pride Parade will take place on June 1.