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The First Station

Heavy traffic near the western entrance to Jerusalem, November 25, 2019 (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
August 6, 2025, 4:48 pm
Jerusalem planning to charge drivers who enter city once light rail lines completed
Congestion fee announced by mayor not expected to take effect for at least 7 years, while the capital’s expanded public transportation network is built out
By Zev Stub
An artist's rendition of the new First Station District plan for Jerusalem (Eden - Jerusalem Economic Development Company)
April 2, 2025, 9:49 am
Jerusalem municipality begins work on massive First Station expansion
New residential and business hub will include train stations and a controversial cable car to the Old City and the Western Wall
By Zev Stub
Architects' impression of the planned entrance to the Jerusalem Center railway station, close to the intersection of Jaffa Street and King George Street in Jerusalem. (Peleg Architects)
June 26, 2023, 5:25 pm
Authorities fast track plans to extend Tel Aviv-Jerusalem train into capital’s center
Initial plans submitted to National Infrastructure Committee call for 2 Jerusalem stations – one near intersection of Jaffa Road and King George Street and a second at Khan Theater
By Sue Surkes
Sanad Al-Turman, the suspect in a car-ramming attack that injured a dozen soldiers near the Jerusalem First Station, is seen at the District Court in Jerusalem on March 11, 2020 (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
April 19, 2023, 10:24 am
Palestinian who injured 12 soldiers in Jerusalem ramming gets 30 years
Sanad al-Turman jailed for 2020 terror attack on troops touring the capital ahead of Western Wall ceremony
By ToI Staff
An undated photo of the Notre Dame guest house, convent, and church, located just outside Jerusalem's Old City. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
October 8, 2022, 9:57 am
The night time is the right time for enchanting Jerusalem Lights Tour
The Holy City’s famed golden stones glow as dozens of the city’s historical sites are lit up at night. Through December, an illuminating guided bus tour tells their stories
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
Miss Universe contestants in Israel on December 1, 2021, with stylist Stephanie Strauch (bottom left), Jerusalem deputy mayor Fleur Hasson-Nahoum (bottom middle) and Ilanit Melchior, director of Jerusalem tourism (bottom right) (Courtesy Moran Shmouelof)
December 3, 2021, 5:26 am
Miss Universe contestants model ‘pre-loved’ clothing fashion show
A Hanukkah fashion event with Haboydem, a Jerusalem secondhand shop that supports women’s rehab and employment training for people with disabilities
By Jessica Steinberg
Gazing at exhibits that are part of Manofim, the Jerusalem art event opening October 27, 2021 (Courtesy Snir Katzir)
October 25, 2021, 6:26 pm
Jerusalem art event Manofim to open along Railway Park
Contemporary art festival celebrates its 13th year, primarily in southern side of city
By Jessica Steinberg
The exterior of the Israel Museum will become an art installation for the Follow the Lights Festival, opening February 21, 2021 (Courtesy I Travel Jerusalem)
February 17, 2021, 9:24 pm
Jerusalem’s iconic locations light up for driving tour
Follow the Lights event takes passengers around the city, with historical insights, laser shows and dinner deliveries
By Jessica Steinberg
The southeastern view of the planned railway station development project in Jerusalem (Courtesy Jerusalem municipality)
November 11, 2020, 10:50 am
Soho, Jerusalem: Huge plan puts old train station on track to be new city center
Developers of massive project around First Station include Erel Margalit and Rami Levy, each with acres of land to develop apartments, offices, hotels and retail space
By Jessica Steinberg
Young Tel Avivians at Cafe Zurik in Tel Aviv on the first day that restaurants were allowed to open after the coronavirus, May 27, 2020. (Simona Weinglass/Times of Israel)
May 27, 2020, 6:45 pm
Cafes, restaurants begin to reopen — with coronavirus restrictions in place
Tel Aviv eateries open with tables spaced 1.5 meters apart, masked staff, disposable menus and disinfection between customers; Jerusalem establishments return more cautiously
By Sue Surkes and Simona Weinglass
Attendees at TIIF”S the Wine on the Vine launch party in Jaffa, January 18, 2018. (Aviram Valdman)
November 5, 2019, 1:05 am
Wine on the Vine pops cork to celebrate immigrants
Non-profit that promotes Israeli wine industry will honor newcomers and party down at Jerusalem’s First Station for Yom HaAliyah
By Jessica Steinberg
A market area in Jerusalem's historical First Station. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
August 31, 2019, 3:53 pm
Remnants of an empire: Visit Ottoman-era buildings revamped for modern Jerusalem
Historical structures around the capital have been restored and repurposed for public use, bringing art, culture, education and color to the city
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
Efrat Lichtenstadt preparing individual lemon curd and cheese desserts for her blog (Courtesy Efrat Lichtenstadt)
June 7, 2019, 10:20 am
The Jerusalem food blogger who turned a cooking hobby into a career
Efrat Lichtenstadt’s recipes, photos and stop-motion videos have become the trick of her trade, along with her savvy use of social media
By Jessica Steinberg
Artist's impression of cable cars crossing Jerusalem's Hinnom Valley, from a promotional video posted to YouTube.
January 29, 2019, 7:00 pm
Israel advances controversial cable car to Jerusalem’s Old City
Official notices expected to appear in newspapers on Friday, launching start of 60-day period for public objections
By Sue Surkes
The temporary structure constructed by WeWork Jerusalem for the 2018 holiday of Sukkot, at the city's First Station (Courtesy Tzipora Lifchitz)
September 23, 2018, 3:23 am
WeWork constructs first-ever office sukkah at First Station
The work space company offers look at its typical setup, this time housed in a temporary booth
By Jessica Steinberg
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