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Outgoing Jerusalem Mayor Barkat: ‘Lion will continue the city’s positive cultural renaissance’
Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman12.12.2018
In a wide-ranging interview, Nir Barkat speaks about the development of Jerusalem as a hub of tourism, culture and education.
Outgoing Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat attends a Hanukkah event at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Dec. 3, 2018. Photo by Aharon Krohn/Flash90.
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Jewish media takes on Jerusalem as part of November summit
Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman04.12.2018
Literary gathering draws traditional and new media members together for four days in Israel for discussion, better understanding and a little bit of the expected grousing.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets journalists gathered from countries worldwide for the Jewish Media Summit, held from Nov. 25-28, 2018. Photo by Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman.
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Business leaders, officials lament the heavy toll BDS has taken on Judea and Samaria
Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman30.11.2018
The Ministry of Strategic Affairs and Public Diplomacy is now partnering with the Jordan Valley Regional Council on a new project to combat BDS that includes participation in international conferences at which products, such as dates and wine from the Judea and Samaria, are distributed to participants, along with information on industrial development in the valley.
Israeli Minister of Public Security Gilad Erdan speaks at the Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference, held at Waldorf Astoria in Jerusalem. Nov. 21, 2018. Photo by Miriam Alster/Flash90.
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In Jerusalem, a fusion of food and fashion
Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman28.11.2018
In the last two decades, Israelis have taken their history and culture outside of the Jewish state and are succeeding in the world marketplace, using traditional tastes and textiles with modern interpretations.
In Israel's early days, people wore clothes that resonated with the pioneering spirit of the time, and with the ideology of the youth movements and of the nation’s leaders. Shown here are garments made by ATA. Credit: Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman.
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From innovation nation to impact nation
Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman27.11.2018
Could health tech be Israel’s next growth engine and cure the world?
Dr. Shai Yarkoni (left) and Nuriel Chirich Kasbian in their lab at Cellect Biotechnology. Credit: Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman.
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In Jerusalem, a new Lion is expected to roar
Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman16.11.2018
Like the notable (and sometimes notorious) mayors before him, 62-year-old Moshe Lion will start the complicated business of putting policies and promises into action.
Newly elected Jerusalem mayor Moshe Leon celebrates his victory with supporters at his campaign headquarters after winning the Jerusalem municipal elections on Nov. 14, 2018. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.
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Jerusalem race for new mayor goes down to wire
Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman12.11.2018
Moshe Lion got more than 79,000 votes (33 percent). Ofer Berkovitch got 68,000 votes (29 percent) on Oct. 30. Now, the two face off on Nov. 13 for the city’s top job.
Supporters celebrate as Jerusalem mayoral candidate Ofer Berkovich arrives at his campaign headquarters as he leads the early counting in the Municipal Elections for Jerusalem on Oct. 30, 2018. Photo by Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90.
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Jerusalem Mayor Race
Final countdown: Who will be crowned king of the golden city?
Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman25.10.2018
With one week to go, Jerusalem’s final five candidates talk housing, jobs, business development and cleaning up the capital.
Jerusalem mayoral candidates Ofer Berkovich, Ze’ev Elkin, Moshe Lion, Yossi Daitch and Avi Salman seen during a debate between candidates to the upcoming Jerusalem Municipality election on Oct. 21, 2018. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.
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6,000 Christian pilgrims celebrate Sukkot with Israel
Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman30.09.2018
The diverse participants, decked out in costumes representing their respective nations, had one thing in common: a love of Israel and the Jewish people.
Thousands of Christians gather at Ein Gedi near the Dead Sea for performances and speeches as part of the Feast of Tabernacles festivities. Credit: International Christian Embassy Jerusalem.
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Jerusalem mayoral candidates offer new direction, flavor for historic capital
Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman28.09.2018
From office development and a greener city to issues surrounding access to the Western Wall, those in the running have a host of ideas for urban improvement, and for drawing in families and tourists.
The City Hall building in Jerusalem, Aug. 22, 2018. Photo by Hadas Parush/Flash90.
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High Holidays 2018
In Israel, learning Torah comes with no age limit
Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman20.09.2018
Kollel program offers Jewish study, a warm meal and companionship to Holocaust survivors and other elderly in Jerusalem, Ashdod, Ashkelon and Tzfat.
Many of the kollel participants never learned Torah before. Shown here is one active student pouring over a Bible. Credit: Courtesy.
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Who's running for mayor?
A look at the eight candidates vying to succeed Nir Barkat as Jerusalem’s mayor
Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman12.09.2018
Analyzing the politics of Jerusalem, home to approximately 1 million residents and three major religions, and how complex dynamics influence local elections unlike any other city.
A view of the Temple Mount and Old City of Jerusalem. Credit: Berthold Werner/Wikimedia Commons.
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High Holidays 2018
Faith and fasting: A look at the practice ahead of Yom Kippur
Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman09.08.2018
Food abstention and restrictions are ancient practices whose purpose and benefit span across the three Abrahamic faiths—Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
A Jewish worshipper at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem at the end of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, and the holiest of Jewish holidays. Israel comes to a standstill for 25 hours during the holiday, when Jews traditionally fast and Israelis are prohibited from driving. Photo by Flash90.
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High Holidays 2018
Fire kites sting Negev honey farms just before Rosh Hashanah
Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman02.08.2018
In addition to the bees themselves being scorched by aerial attacks of flammable kites and balloons launched from Gaza, when the fields are burnt then any remaining bees cannot produce honey because there are no flowers on which to graze.
A beehive in flames from an incendiary kite at a honey farm in southern Israel near the Gaza Strip. Credit: Alon Sigron.
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American students get firsthand experience in Israel, MDA-style
Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman19.07.2018
Magen David Adom and Camp Ramah team up to offer teens an immersive internship program working as emergency responders.
American teens volunteer with Magen David Adom. At right is Sophie Roth, 17, of New York. Credit: Courtesy.
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