EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 31 MIN
The Tower That Changed Jerusalem's Skyline
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J Tower on Jaffa Street was among the first purely residential high-rises in Jerusalem's city center, breaking a psychological and cultural barrier against vertical living. This episode explores its architecture—a hybrid of Jerusalem stone and modern glass designed by Yigal Levi—its controversial Airbnb boom, and its symbolic role as the "scout" for a transforming skyline. We dig into what this single tower reveals about Jerusalem's ongoing renegotiation with height, tradition, and modernity.
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J Tower on Jaffa Street was among the first purely residential high-rises in Jerusalem's city center, breaking a psychological and cultural barrier against vertical living. This episode explores its architecture—a hybrid of Jerusalem stone and modern glass designed by Yigal Levi—its controversial Airbnb boom, and its symbolic role as the "scout" for a transforming skyline. We dig into what this single tower reveals about Jerusalem's ongoing renegotiation with height, tradition, and modernity.
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