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Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

SparkIL, established in partnership by The Jewish Agency for Israel and the Ogen Group, is the first peer-to-peer lending platform for supporting Israeli small businesses.

Opponents decry flawed approval process, warn that tourist facilities near Palestinian homes will turn historic site into theme park

The Holy City's famed golden stones glow as dozens of the city's historical sites are lit up at night. Through December, an illuminating guided bus tour tells their stories

The city council on Tuesday voted 5-1 to spend $975,000 on a new truck for Columbus Fire and Rescue. Although the city has some of the money to cover the cost in hand, the source for the rest isn’t clear.

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

Today, Jerusalem is no longer the small city where everyone knew everyone. Its general atmosphere has changed in many ways. How was Rosh Hashanah like in the past?

From the blog of Tracey Shipley at The Times of Israel

From the blog of Tracey Shipley at The Times of Israel

Activists want to turn the street into a pedestrian-friendly space with cafes, bike paths and more by squeezing out cars and investing heavily in public transportation