Moshe Lion

Attend the 'Jerusalem. Your Home. Your Future' Expo

For the first time in history, Jerusalem is heading to NYC to showcase the future of the Israeli Capital.

Jerusalem mayor fights to bring overseas buyers to the capital

Mayor Moshe Lion and city officials are reportedly promoting Jerusalem as a prime destination for Diaspora Jews seeking either investment properties or future residences, as developers struggle with slowing demand and rising inventories.

Jerusalem Day 2026

Thousands choosing Israel’s capital to build their futures

Ahead of Yom Yerushalayim, new aliyah statistics spotlight Jerusalem as top destination for North American olim.

Chief of Staff

'The story of Jerusalem represents the story of Israel'

Eyal Zamir, and members of the IDF General Staff Forum held their annual meeting today to mark Jerusalem Day.

Walls of Jerusalem's Old City light up in honor of Yom Ha'atzmaut

The walls of Jerusalem’s Old City, the Chords Bridge, and additional structures across the city were illuminated in blue and white marking the Israel's 78th Independence Day.

Jerusalem mayor insists:

Independence Day celebrations to take place as usual

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion pushes back against wave of event cancellations, insists capital city will celebrate Independence Day as usual.

Jerusalem Mayor:

Moshe Lion says, "Jerusalemites are strong'

Jerusalem Mayor, Moshe Lion, gives Arutz Sheva a behind-the-scenes look at leading Israel's capital during wartime, 'The enemy is also firing at holy sites and eastern sections of the city.'

Unique system offers alerts to 'kosher' phones

Jerusalem Municipality announces unique early alert system for 'kosher' phone users, initiated by Mayor Moshe Lion.

As conflict with Iran looms

Jerusalem municipality prepares for emergency situation

In the coming days, a comprehensive emergency information booklet will be distributed to residents' mailboxes and various digital platforms.

Defense Ministry moves strategic projects to Jerusalem

An agreement signed today between the Ministry of Defense and the Jerusalem Municipality will regulate the transfer of security infrastructures and strategic projects to the capital.

Meah Shearim:

Rioters shatter rear window of Jerusalem mayor’s vehicle

During a visit to the Meah Shearim neighborhood, rioters hurled stones at the vehicle of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, shattering its rear window. The mayor was unharmed, and police have opened an investigation.

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Jerusalem’s tribute to President Trump

The walls of Jerusalem’s Old City and the Chords Bridge illuminated with the flags of the United States and Israel, in appreciation of President Trump’s efforts to secure the release of hostages.

Jerusalem mayor surprised by birthday cake at Sukkot market

During his visit to the Four Species market, Jerusalem mayor Moshe Lion was surprised by a cake shaped like the city's emblem.

Unity and love on Sukkot:

Jerusalem mayor calls to join festivities in capital

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion talks about the special atmosphere in the city during Sukkot, and his vision for a strong and united capital, 'I invite everyone to come to the mayor's Sukkah in Safra Square.'

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Captivity survivor sings Psalm 121

Shortly after the terrorist who commanded the attack on the shelter from which he was abducted was eliminated, Eliya Cohen sang the moving Psalm with Israeli singer Yonatan Razel.

International chess tournament comes to Jerusalem

More than 100 chess players from 23 countries will come to the Jerusalem Open chess tournament despite calls to boycott Israeli events.

Arabs attack Jerusalem city council member

Jerusalem city council member Yosef Chaim Moalem was attacked by three Arabs while trying to protect another citizen who had been assaulted on Route 1 near Latrun.

The drive to Jerusalem may soon become more expensive

'We will make it difficult for those who use a car to enter the city,' says Mayor Moshe Lion, promising relief once light rail and train projects are completed.

'A great honor for Jerusalem’

NYC: Mayors Adams and Lion stand together for Jerusalem

At Israel Day on Fifth Parade, NYC and Jerusalem mayors walk side-by-side, affirming solidarity with Israel and urging the release of Hamas-held hostages.

NYC Mayor:

'We were pressured to cancel the parade, but we do not back down'

New York Mayor Eric Adams revealed at the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York City that he had faced pressure to cancel the Israel Day parade. 'We do not give in to hate,' he declared.

Jerusalem remembers:

City walls illuminated in memory of the fallen

Jerusalem Municipality projects the names of the fallen on the city walls and displays the Israeli flag with the inscription "Yizkor" on the Chords Bridge.

Jerusalem Mayor surprises Idan Amedi

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon surprises singer Idan Amedi at the dress rehearsal for his performance, congratulates him on his 37th birthday and presents him with a cake.

Jerusalem's rabbinic elections

Who will be the capital's next Chief Rabbis?

Minister of Religious Affairs Michael Malkieli sent an official letter to Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion asking him to select representatives for a committee to oversee the selection of new chief rabbis for the city.

Netanyahu:

'The war in Gaza is also about the wholeness of Jerusalem'

Video of Netanyahu shown at central ceremony in honor of Jerusalem Day at the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem, marking the 57th anniversary of the unification of Israel’s capital.

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion:

'Victory is choosing life'

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion speaks at the Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City: History will look back at these days and remember many things, but above everything, it will remember the great resilience of the Jewish people.

From Jerusalem With Love:

Jerusalem's Mayor's message to the NYC Jerusalem Conference

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion has prepared a special message to Diaspora Jewry ahead of the Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City this Sunday, June 2nd.

Jerusalem

United on Purim Procession through streets of Jerusalem

United on Purim Procession was held in the shadows of the war, led by the hostages’ families and Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion.

Per hostages' families' request

Jerusalem Purim parade to undergo changes

This year's Purim parade will be called 'Purim United' and the music during the parade will be at a lower volume.

NYC mayor pledges support for Israel

Mayor Eric Adams told Jerusalem mayor Moshe Lion that New York is 'ready to help for any request'.

Top rabbi to Jerusalem councilman: 'We love you'

Jonathan Pollard: 'Arie King and his party have my support in the upcoming elections - King was the first to help me settle in Israel.'

ADL calls on Jerusalem Mayor to condemn anti-Christian attacks

ADL Israel branch CEO Carole Nuriel asked Mayor Moshe Lion to condemn attacks on Christians in the city by a small group of Jews.

Teen to be charged with firebomb attack in Jerusalem

The suspect threw a firebomb at Rabbi Dov Lior's house, while both the Rabbi and the mayor of Jerusalem were inside.

Firebomb thrown at rabbi's home while Jerusalem Mayor visits

Firebomb thrown at the home of Rabbi Dov Lior in the Beit Orot neighborhood of Jerusalem as Mayor Moshe Lion visits.

Jerusalem grants JCT excavation permit for new women's campus

Jerusalem College of Technology’s new $120 million Tal Campus will increase opportunities for religious women.

Jerusalem mayor:

'School's secret to success is its balance of holy and secular'

Jerusalem Mayor Lion congratulates graduates of JCT Mechina: 'High quality academics without abandoning the spirit of the Beit Midrash.'

Jerusalem Mayor:

'The words of the prophets are happening'

Moshe Lion, mayor of Jerusalem, tells the Jerusalem Conference in NYC about the city's phenomenal success.

BioNTech comes to Jerusalem:

Mayor Lion announces mRNA vaccine center

Israeli govt signs agreement with BioNTech to build R&D center for mRNA-based vaccines in Jerusalem.

Defensive Shield 2?

Jerusalem mayor rejects plan for operation in eastern Jerusalem

Mayor Moshe Lion says that while he thinks you need to sanction a lone wolf's family, collective punishment makes the situation worse.

Jerusalem Mayor:

'The attack was the direct result of wild incitement'

Mayor Moshe Lion holds situation assessment following murderous attack in Neve Yaakov neighborhood.

Jerusalem mayor praises city as world-class high tech hub

Mayor Moshe Lion tells NYC tech conference that Jerusalem has become a leader in innovative tech and modern infrastructure.

Mayor Moshe Lion:

'We have opportunity to build trust, cooperation in Jerusalem'

Jerusalem mayor addresses Jerusalem Post Conference in New York.

JCT breaks ground on trailblazing new women’s campus

New Tal Campus will expand opportunities, empower women to pursue higher education & attain employment in top fields.

Jerusalem Mayor:

'We marched from Auschwitz to Jerusalem'

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion addresses March of the Living at Auschwitz, recalls the members of his family who were murdered by the Nazis.

J'lem Mayor describes dramatic encounter with Rabbi Kanievsky

"When he ordered schools to close during the COVID epidemic, they all closed. The impact of his decisions was immense."

Historic agreement to build visitor center on Mount of Olives

After activity by International Committee for Har Hazeitim, historic agreement signed to establish visitor center on Mount of Olives.

On Sunday:

Inspirational event to honor Esther Pollard's memory

Jonathan Pollard: 'Esther took me to Meah She'arim and Tel Aviv, and said, 'They are not like you but they are all your brothers.''

Jerusalem mayor signs permit for largest synagogue in the world

Ger synagogue covers 377,000 square feet and was built to the highest standards of safety and beauty.

Second Temple era burial caves totally neglected

Multiple historical sites in Jerusalem targeted by vandals, used by drug addicts, raided by antiquities thieves.

'Jerusalem is in a tremendous construction boom'

Jerusalem Mayor attends Jerusalem Conference, discusses plans to bring young people to Jerusalem and provide them with employment.

Pollard presented with certificate of appreciation

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion presents Pollard with certificate of appreciation at Mercaz HaRav yeshiva.

'We have invested quite a bit in eastern Jerusalem'

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion to Arutz Sheva: Jerusalem will soon be much greener and more pleasant to live in.

Jerusalem opens emergency headquarters for victims of disaster

Jerusalem mayor orders social services to open headquarters to aid families of those killed, injured, in Meron tragedy.

Jerusalem Mayor urges calm

Mayor Moshe Lion instructs Jerusalem municipality to continue to do everything in its power to restore order to the city.

Moroccan flags on the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion: I hope that when the coronavirus crisis is over, we will see tourists from Morocco coming to visit Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Mayor lights candles at 'Little Western Wall'

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion lights Hanukkah candles at the “Little Western Wall”, located in the revitalized Jewish Quarter of the Old City.

Special interview with Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion

"This year won't be like other years, but every synagogue has a solution in place."

Jerusalem Mayor:

'Nightly curfews won't stop the virus'

Mayor of Jlem opposes implementation of nightly closures in the city's western neighborhoods, supports curfew in eastern Jerusalem.

'Parents are rightfully concerned about school year'

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion says 98% of students arrived at school, parents are 'rightfully concerned.'

PA blasts building plan for eastern Jerusalem

PA "foreign ministry" blasts Jerusalem municipality's plan to establish an employment complex in Issawiya.

Jerusalem mayor opposes closing off haredi neighborhoods

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion opposes plan to close off neighborhoods. 'Families with many children can't isolate those with coronavirus.'