Netanyahu: Israel will build in Jerusalem despite criticism

Published on December 19, 2012

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday his government would press ahead with expanding Jewish settlements around Jerusalem despite Western criticism of its plan to build 6,000 more homes in territory Palestinians seek for a state.

Israel to expand settlements after U.N.‘s Palestine vote

Published on November 30, 2012

Israel plans to build thousands of new homes for its settlers in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, an Israeli official said on Friday, defying a U.N. vote that implicitly recognized Palestinian statehood there.

The Architect and the Rabbi: Wilshire Boulevard Renovation is a Collaboration, History Lesson

By Susan Freudenheim
Published on August 1, 2012

Early on a recent Wednesday morning, architect Brenda Levin bounded up the metal steps temporarily installed at the center of the historic sanctuary of Wilshire Boulevard Temple. Leading the way up 10 flights — that’s 100 feet — she climbed to the normally inaccessible domed ceiling, high enough to touch the enormous Hebrew letters circling the oculus' opening.

Construction to resume on West Bank security fence

Published on July 5, 2012

Construction will resume on Israel's West Bank security fence, five years after it was halted due to budget shortfalls.

[UPDATED] Minus the eruv, no excuses

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on June 22, 2012

When construction for the widening of the 405 Freeway put the Los Angeles Community Eruv out of operation for Shabbat on June 15, it added some complications to the Sabbath plans of some observant Jewish Angelenos. But probably few more so than Elliot Katzovitz, who was among those involved in designing the eruv about a decade ago.

Palestinian leaders reject Netanyahu letter to Abbas

Published on May 14, 2012

Palestinian leaders reportedly have rejected the contents of a letter delivered by Benjamin Netanyahu's personal envoy Isaac Molho to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah.

Olmert indicted in Holyland scandal

Published on January 5, 2012

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has been indicted on bribery charges in one of Israel's largest corruption scandals.

Jerusalem committee approves new Gilo housing

Published on December 28, 2011

A Jerusalem building committee has approved the construction of 130 new apartments in the eastern Jerusalem neighborhood of Gilo.

U.N. Security Council states condemn Israel over housing

Published on December 21, 2011

Members of the U.N. Security Council criticized Israel's decision to construct additional housing in the settlements and the United States for blocking a vote to condemn the action.

Israel closes Jerusalem holy compound footbridge

Published on December 12, 2011

Israel on Monday closed a footbridge it deemed unsafe at Jerusalem's holiest and most volatile religious site after fears that demolition of the structure, used mainly by non-Muslim tourists, could spark Arab anger.

Netanyahu rejects widespread criticism of homes plan

Published on September 28, 2011

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday rejected Western and Arab complaints that the planned construction of 1,100 new homes in Gilo on annexed land close to Jerusalem would complicate Middle East peace efforts.

State Department criticizes Israel over E. Jerusalem housing approval

Published on August 10, 2011

The Obama administration criticized Israel over the approval of a new housing project in eastern Jerusalem.

Israel permits construction of 1,200 new homes in Gaza Strip

Published on June 21, 2011

Israel has authorized the construction of 1,200 new homes and 18 schools in the southern Gaza Strip. It will be one of the largest building projects in Gaza in years. Israel’s Civil Administration made the announcement Tuesday, the AP reported.

Words of Wisdom or something like it.

By Julia Bendis
Published on March 21, 2011

E. Jerusalem apartment construction begins

Published on December 15, 2010

Construction began on apartment buildings in eastern Jerusalem for married students attending a nearby yeshiva.

Abbas speaks against settlements at Arafat memorial

Published on November 11, 2010

Mahmoud Abbas told thousands of Palestinians gathered for a Yasser Arafat memorial that "The Palestinian state will arise when it is cleared of settlements."

Housing construction announced for eastern Jerusalem

Published on November 8, 2010

A Jerusalem municipal committee has approved the construction of more than 1,000 Jewish homes in eastern Jerusalem.

Netanyahu trying to convince top ministers to extend settlement freeze

Published on October 4, 2010

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene his forum of top ministers on Tuesday afternoon to debate extending Israel's moratorium on construction in West Bank settlements for 60 days.

Construction begins on E. Jerusalem Jewish homes

Published on June 29, 2010

Construction began on a Jewish housing project in an eastern Jerusalem neighborhood.

Report: Israel has frozen E. Jerusalem construction

Published on April 26, 2010

Israel has frozen new Jewish construction in eastern Jerusalem despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claims that building would not stop, according to municipal officials.

Netanyahu: Israeli construction in East Jerusalem is justified

Published on April 19, 2010

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Monday that Israel would not accept Palestinian demands that it stop building settlements in East Jerusalem.

Appearing in an interview broadcast Monday on ABC's Good Morning America, Netanyahu called the Palestinian demand that Israel stop building in settlements "unacceptable" and said this long-standing Israeli government position is not his alone, but rather dates to governments led by Golda Meir, Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin.

Israel Supreme Court OKs Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem project

By Tom Tugend
Published on October 29, 2008

The Israeli Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the Simon Wiesenthal Center can build is long-planned Center for Human Dignity -- Museum of Tolerance on a contested site in the middle of Jerusalem

Malibu Shul Begins Building—Finally

By Julie G Fax
Published on August 26, 2004

Construction crews broke ground at the site of the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue (MJCS) last week -- two and a half years after the congregation held a gala groundbreaking celebration for the new $10 million building.

"Building in Malibu is legendary -- it's very difficult to get through the regulatory process. Thank God, we've made it through all of that," said George Greenberg, congregation president.

Valley Cities JCC Slated to Shut Down

By Marc Ballon
Published on March 11, 2004

For more than 50 years, Valley Cities Jewish Community Center (JCC) has served as a magnet for San Fernando Valley Jews, a one-stop shop that offers a panoply of services, ranging from nursery school for the young to lectures for seniors.

Center Construction Moves Ahead Despite Shortfall

By Journal Staff
Published on May 1, 2003

"We're moving ahead as originally scheduled," said Ralph Stern, of Tustin, who is leading fundraising. In a communitywide appeal in May 2002, he promised a fiscally conservative stance: construction would start when financial goals were met.

Meet Me at Third and Fairfax

By Charlotte Hildebrand
Published on February 28, 2002

These days, Third and Fairfax is pure traffic mayhem. Bulldozers, big rigs and construction workers jam the city streets and block available driveways. Trying to park at Farmers Market, the historical market and eatery that has drawn locals and tourists for 68 years, is like entering a revolving door and not stopping. Not only is the Market going through a $45-million revival, but a new outdoor shopping mall, The Grove at Farmers Market, is being erected, for a projected March 15 opening, amidst a flurry of dissension and exhilaration.

Building Toward a New Future

Published on May 25, 2000

It's a clear, sunny weekday in May. A man wearing a hardhat shaped like a Stetson materializes from a construction site. His name is Rodney Freeman, and he is a member of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles' Real Estate & Construction Division. He is also on the committee supervising the biggest enterprise ever undertaken by L.A.'s Jewish Federation - the refurbishing of the nonprofit organization's 6505 Wilshire Blvd. headquarters.

A Hi-Tech Jewish High

By Tom Tugend
Published on October 14, 1999

The Milken Community High School celebrated the completion of its campus construction Sunday, putting the final touches on the nation's largest non-Orthodox Jewish high school -- and its most high-tech -- bar none.