Simcha Jessel, at The Blogs

Apr 12, 2016, 11:42 PM

‘Why I Hung Up My Camera’ — Humans of Jerusalem

I was there with my camera and I didn't take a single picture. I remember running out of that apartment entrance for about thirty seconds, just to take a quick look around, and while I was taking a look...

Apr 4, 2016, 6:04 AM

BDS Inspires College Student To Join The IDF

"If you would have told me two years ago that I'd be serving in the Israeli army today, I wouldn't have believed you. I was studying finance in Rutgers university, and my connection to Israel was non-existent. My family is...

Mar 31, 2016, 3:26 PM

‘My Mom Fell On a Cactus’ – An Australian Love Story

That's actually how she met my dad. It would be a completely typical Australian love story if not for an extra twist: we don't think it was an accident. — Humans of Jerusalem "My mom once fell on a cactus. That's actually...

Mar 30, 2016, 10:33 PM

I Still Remember

When Winston Churchill reached the camps, he told his troops: “Take pictures, collect all the evidence you can. The world needs to know. And there will come a day when people will make the claim that none of this...

About Me

Simcha Jessel is a Canadian-born journalist currently residing in Jerusalem. Recently discharged from the army, he is now focusing his attention on his world-famous project, Humans of Jerusalem, in which he shares stories from his encounters in Jerusalem and worldwide. His passions include photography, traveling, beer & Doctor Who.