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


Jerusalem Day: Mayor Moshe Lion talks issues plaguing Israel's capital

Asking Mayor Moshe Lion the tough questions – on the eve of the 56th Jerusalem Day and five months before elections.

 MAYOR MOSHE LION on Jerusalem’s Jaffa Road.

Jerusalem's political drama: A mayor's longtime rivalry with an activist

The two have been enemies for close to a decade and the current chapter in the rivalry between Moshe Lion and Yossi Saidov comes following a blatant coup in Gonen.

 YOSSI SAIDOV: Determined activist.

Shai Doron: The philanthropic partner of Jerusalem's mayors

Jerusalem Foundation president Shai Doron talks Teddy Kollek, Moshe Lion and diversity

 SHAI DORON, always a civil servant.

Jerusalem municipal elections: Voters' top concern is preserving nature

A fairly clear picture emerges that Jerusalem’s residents are no longer willing to accept dictates from the authorities. And as a significant part of this, they are concerned about preserving nature.

 PROTESTING FOR the preservation of Reches Lavan, White Ridge, in 2020. The sign reads, ‘The nature in Reches is an asset.’

This week in Jerusalem: Keep in touch

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 STREET ART in Talpiot.

Jerusalem 2023 municipal elections are underway: What you should know

At this stage, most of the attention is directed at the city council, where the most important decisions regarding the life of the city and its residents are made.

SAFRA SQUARE has become the headquarters of Jerusalem’s battle against the virus.

Over 115 mayors, heads of councils call on Israeli public to preserve Remembrance Day sanctity

Echoing calls from national politicians, local governments call for unity and respect during Remembrance Day ceremonies.

 STANDING AT attention during the siren on Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day, Tuesday in Jerusalem. With all due respect to moments of remembrance, take personal responsibility to adopt a survivor, says the writer.

8 terrorist attacks thwarted by security forces in Jerusalem

Two Jerusalem municipal workers arrested for desecrating Israeli flag and sharing video of act on social media.

 Israeli police walk near a security incident scene near the compound known to Muslims as Al-Aqsa or the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 1, 2023.

How a 'coup' happened in a Jerusalem community board

A coup has happened on the Gonenim local council board. The chairwoman who was elected a year and a half ago had to give up her position after an ad hoc coalition was formed by the other members.

 SHAKE-UP at Gonenim Local Council (Illustrative).

Jerusalem residents hope to thwart destruction of rare beauty spot

The construction project is due to be completed by 2025, providing our law enforcers with a new home to replace the current facility, which sits nearby below Mitzpeh-Tel.

 AT THIS time of the year Mitzpeh-Tel is ablaze with purple lupines.