The day before the Fast of Esther: Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon went to the Beit Vegan neighborhood and was surprised to discover decorated bus stops designed by young immigrant women from France, in honor of the special tour.
The mayor held the tour as part of a special project for immigrant girls in need of assistance, launched by the community director headed by Ayla Goodman, holding the Aliyah and Absorption portfolio, Council member Rabbi Shmuel Marciano, and holding the Welfare portfolio, Council member Rabbi Elchanan Grossbaum.
This is a unique project that combines elements from all relevant departments in the municipality, in order to help immigrant families, with an emphasis on families who immigrated from France in recent years, integrate into the community, while providing full assistance in the areas of education, welfare, and the community.
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The 19 stations throughout the neighborhood were decorated as part of a special artistic project led by the girls, during which unique motifs were added to each station, including extraordinary works of art.
Some of the stations were decorated with colorful umbrellas, others with candy-like displays, giving the girls artistic freedom to express their artistic abilities. This is an extraordinary project that has already garnered interest from artists across the country.
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After the tour, the mayor met the neighborhood children dressed up as they were on their way to school. He was interested in the costumes and spoke with the excited parents.
The mayor toured the area with neighborhood representatives, listened to personal requests from residents, spoke with education professionals and directors of charitable organizations, and was impressed by the welcome new wave of population in the neighborhood.
During the tour, the mayor made it clear that the municipality will continue to provide all possible assistance to residents, while emphasizing assistance to immigrant populations.
""For thousands of years, Jews have been making pilgrimages to Jerusalem, whether it's during three pilgrimages, or throughout history, Jews have set foot in the Holy City and the Temple. I want to say to every Jew in the world, our hearts are open to you, we will continue to work to make Jerusalem a home for all the Jews of the world, we are here, and we will do whatever is necessary for you.".
