Nicole Levin, at The Blogs

Mar 19, 2023, 7:18 PM

From Trumpledor, Jabotinsky to Rutenberg

Tel Chai. Photographer Israel Preker, 4.2.19. From Pikiwiki site.

Who built Israel? Who owns it? Was this country built by the kibbutzim who were socialists and some even communists in awe of Stalin? Was the country built because of capitalistic endeavors? Who gets to be the lord of...

Feb 11, 2022, 6:04 PM

The Ultimate Sacrifice

How much do people appreciate the sacrifices made in the Zionist cause even before the birth of the modern Zionist movements of the late 19th Century? In many of Israel's cities there are streets named after Charles Netter. Does...

Jan 25, 2022, 12:09 AM

Espionage in the Holy Land

Imagine living under a brutal totalitarian regime. The local unelected authorities can basically do whatever they want. If they need something, they can confiscate it from your store without compensation. They can summon you to their offices on a...

Dec 26, 2021, 10:43 PM

Abraham Soskin: Snapshots of History

Avraham Soskin studio, in Tel Aviv, 1920.

A photographer’s studio is a fascinating place. You may see photos of the photographer’s relatives, friends from the neighborhood, maybe some public officials, or even a prime minister. Look at the pictures carefully; you are looking at history. Abraham Soskin...

Sep 23, 2021, 5:06 PM

The Stuff of Which Legends are Made

Distribution of Lots - AchuzaT Bayit - Tel Aviv

The fascinating history of cities is enriched by the legends surrounding them, not to mention curious urban legends. We all know that Rome wasn't built in a day; rather, it was established by Romulus and Remus. Alexander the Great...

May 26, 2021, 10:50 PM

The riots that led to a new commercial district

This month marks the 100th anniversary of the Jaffa riots, also known in Hebrew as "Me’ora'ot Tarpa" (literally, Events of the year 5681, according to the Hebrew calendar). On May 1, 1921, Jews marching in a May Day parade...

May 10, 2021, 9:41 PM

The Historic Neighborhood: Nahalat Shiv’a – Jerusalem

Slated for demolition by city planners, this architectural gem was saved by the public. Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim) is a wonderful opportunity to revisit the unique standing, character, and beauty of Israel’s capital city. Like every city, its buildings, monuments,...

About Me

Nicole is one of very few real estate lawyers in Israel who specializes in the restoration and preservation of historic buildings. For over thirty years, she has supported clients in Israel and abroad in complex real estate projects that include property transactions of all types; development and planning; investment and tax issues; and project management. Her expertise in historic restoration enables her to advise entrepreneurs and investors in all aspects of conservation and preservation, such as legislation, economic incentives, modern building preservation technologies, and legal processes and documentation. She has an LL. B from Bar Ilan University and passed the Israeli bar exam in 1983. In addition, she earned a B.A. in Conservation Studies from the Western Galilee College in Akko and an M.A. in Preservation and Development of Landscape and Cultural Assets from the Bar Ilan University.

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