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. If it isn’t a science then can it be subject to political fights? The land of Israel is an ancient
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 Establishment of the Garden City – Tel Aviv 66 families settled in Ahuzat Bayit. Of these 66 families 60 of
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 continues. We see that the settlement of Jews in the Land of Israel during the end of the nineteenth century
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 develop? Like many things we take our cities for granted. However, should we? In 2009, Tel Aviv celebrated its 100th
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 rather more modern ones. According to the law, all sites built before the year 1700 are considered an archaeological site
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 slowly being discovered by real estate tycoons bought for enormous prices. One such “real estate icon” is the building called
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 the façade of their buildings – at their expense, and boy is it expensive. If you can afford it you
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 lowering in real estate prices. One such “promise” is the exemption from V.A.T. for certain purchasers acquiring apartments in new
