The forgotten Pioneers of Jerusalem

A journey through Mahane Yisrael, the second Jewish neighborhood built outside Jerusalem’s Old City walls. Discover a fascinating community, the story of its charismatic and courageous leader, and explore the neighborhood’s changing character and its place in Jerusalem today.

• RegionJerusalem
• Duration1-3 hours
• DifficultyEasy
• Distance2 km
• Meeting pointExact meeting pin sent via WhatsApp
• Upcoming datesOn request, for groups and families
• Pricefrom ₪150
• Suitable for kids✓

We’ll discover the story of the rabbi who became a butcher and founded a neighborhood, the community that followed in his footsteps, and what has become of his neighborhood today, as real estate interests increasingly set their sights on the area while its history is forgotten.

The tour can be combined with visits to nearby neighborhoods and sites, including Nachlaot (Nachalat Shiva), Mamilla, the Museum of Tolerance, and more.

Route notes

Pleasant walking route suitable for families.