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Jerusalem, a city that grants broad latitude to its residents and sometimes imposes stringent tests on them.

Jerusalem, modern, medieval and ancient, cosmopolitan but not rootless.

Jerusalem, the meeting place of three continents and the axis on which the world revolves.

The operating premise of Jerusalem Dispatch is that keeping in touch with Jerusalem keeps you in touch with the city that has been the center of consciousness of the Jewish people for 30 centuries, and the ‘center of gravity’ for all of humanity.

Jerusalem Dispatch strives to provide content that is engaging and accessible to Jews (and non-Jews) of every description, whether you live in Jerusalem or elsewhere, whether you’re religious or secular, and regardless of your political allegiances.

Our articles often differ from typical media reports in that we take pains to avoid lashon harah (“evil speech”). As a result, in some cases you may find names and other information deliberately omitted. And if we fail to uphold that pledge, please call us on it.