Moshe Lion

Grapevine: Condolences to Lion

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
A light rail car stands at HaTurim station on August 20, 2026.
Jerusalem's new light rail line

Jerusalem's Green Line begins service, expanding light rail network

The new line is approximately 7 kilometers, or 4.3 miles, long and includes 13 stations, 12 of them new. During peak hours, trains are expected to run every eight minutes.

|ByUDI EZION, EFRAT FORSHER
The Jerusalem Bikur Cholim hospital in Jerusalem closes due to lack of money. November 30, 2010.

Jerusalem's Bikur Cholim hospital battle puts city's pluralism to the test

“If the hassidim take control of the eastern building, it will no longer be open to the public, and the gate will be locked,” warned Jerusalem's Deputy Mayor Yosef Havilio.

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Israeli "Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot (3rd-R) and Jerusalem film festival director Roni Mahadav-Levin (2nd-R) attend the opening ceremony of the event in Jerusalem on June 17, 2025.

Grapevine: Vexing logistics

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Jerusalem marathon 2026 to offer special benefits for IDF reservists

The 15th Jerusalem Marathon, scheduled for March 27, offers special discounts for IDF reservists and security forces.

JANUARY 9, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
MARATHON DAY in Jerusalem is always one of the most energetic and fun experiences of the year throughout the capital.

Grapevine: Six Hebrew University scholarships

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

DECEMBER 27, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
JERUSALEM MAYOR Moshe Lion: Every day brings joy and excitement.

Grapevine: Hidden Hanukkah ‘gelt’

The Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine has announced the establishment of the Robert I. Schattner Center for Oral Health for People with Disabilities.

DECEMBER 20, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
From L: HU Rector Prof. Oron Shagrir, Assaf Granit, and Naama Kaufman Pass.

Haredi stone-throwers attack Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion's car in capital

No injuries were reported, although the vehicle's windshield was damaged. At the time, the mayor was visiting the Mea She'arim neighborhood. 

NOVEMBER 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Moshe Lion, The Mayor of Jerusalem, arrives for the funeral of 19 year old Cpl. Tal Dror at Mount Herzl cemetery on October 6, 2024 in Jerusalem.

Grapevine: Mazal tov!

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Mazal tov to Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion and wife, Stavit, upon the marriage of their daughter Shirael to Noam Muskovich on Oct. 21, 2025.

Grapevine September 26, 2025: Netanyahu at the UNGA

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara at Ben-Gurion Airport, September 25, 2025.

Grapevine: Rose Garden refresh

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Isaac Herzog, pictured on August 5, 2025; illustrative.

Investing in Jerusalem in investing in Jewish future, Jerusalem mayor tells 'Post' conference

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion: "We will continue to build a shared future for the people of Jerusalem."

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Moshe Lion, Mayor of Jerusalem

'I will give the money, you will build the Temple,' Smotrich tells Jerusalem mayor

In response, Moshe Lion replied to Bezalel Smotrich: "You are the best finance minister Jerusalem has ever had."

AUGUST 25, 2025ByAVI SOLOMON
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a Plenum session of the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, also attended by Argentine President Javier Milei (not pictured), in Jerusalem, June 11, 2025.

Grapevine: Not so fine

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AUGUST 23, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
The Jerusalem light rail is temporarily out of service, forcing commuters onto already crowded buses or scrambling for alternative ways to get around.