At the very entrance to Jerusalem is the neighborhood of Givat Shaul.

One of the strongholds of the religious community in the nation's capital, this neighborhood is named for Rabbi Shaul Elishar, also known as "Yissa Bracha", who was the Rishon Letzion, chief rabbi of the Sephardi community in Eretz Yisrael.

Nearby is Kefar Shaul, which is known for its mental health institution.

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