Emigration, urban growth and a changing Jerusalem
Summary
Host Gabriela Jacobs and correspondent Zev Stubb discuss a study revealing record Israeli emigration, driven by war and politics, resulting in a significant brain drain. They also cover the reburial of Theodor Herzl’s grandparents in Israel. Finally, the episode explores real estate trends, highlighting Karmei Gat as a booming Anglo-friendly community and detailing upcoming infrastructure renovations at Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda market.
Topics discussed
Intro: Emigration trends, Herzl reburial, and construction updates
Record emigration figures and the brain drain crisis
Theodor Herzl's grandparents reburied at Mount Herzl
Karmei Gat: The new Anglo boom town in the Negev
Mahane Yehuda market renovations and preserving authenticity
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