The Battle for Israel’s Archaeology
One would think that there is no politics in scientific fact. One would think that there is now politics in archaeology as well. However, is archaeology science? That is debatable. …
The Birth of a City – The White City – Act 3
In my previous two blog posts I wrote about the formation of the organization of Ahuzat Bayit and the establishment of the neighborhood by that name outside of Jaffa. The…
The Birth of a City – The White City – Act Two
In my previous blog post I wrote about some of the history that led to the founding of cities in Israel with the emphasis on Tel Aviv. Here the story…
The First Tel Aviv Municipality Building
The Birth of a City – Tel Aviv “The White City” – Act One
Did you ever wonder how a city came to be? Why was it built in a certain place and in a certain way? Why did it develop? Why didn't it…
Historical Sites – What can we do with them? The cases of Sarona and the Old Jaffa Train Station.
There are many historical sites in Israel. The big question is what is to be done with them? When I say historical sites I do not mean archaeological sites but…
Another Tel Aviv Real Estate Icon Sold
Tel Aviv is full of real estate icons. What I mean by this are the monumental buildings that dot the city and have lain dormant for years. These buildings are…
Should I Get a Face Lift or Not?
If you are thinking of buying an apartment in an old building perhaps you should think again. Many municipalities are demanding of apartment owners in old buildings that they renovate…
Make up your mind already.
Recent promises by the government for a change in legislation has caused a freezing of many projects. This is especially hard at a time when everyone is waiting for a…
