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French Hill
French Hill is a neighbourhood in northeastern Jerusalem, apparently named after the British General (later Field Marshall) French.
It was incorrectly translated into Hebrew as Ha'Giv'a Ha'Tzorfatit after the French people rather than the English General's surname. It is also called "Givat Shapira" (Shapira Hill).
French Hill has a diverse population. Mostly Jewish, it has 3 Orthodox synagogues, a Conservative synagogue, and a large secular population. There are several Arab families, as well. It is also the site of the first Conservative elementary school, the Frankel School . The founding of the Frankel School led to a new series of schools in Israel, called "Tali" (officially secular schools with added religious studies).
French Hill is built primarily on top of the hill north of Mount Scopus; many Hebrew University teachers choose to live in French Hill. A separate section of French Hill ("Tsameret Ha-Bira", Hebrew for "Top of the Capital") lies on the side of the hill facing towards Mount Scopus with a view to Hebrew University, Hadassah Hospital, the Dead Sea (only on a very clear day), and the hills of Jordan in the distance.
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