Jerusalem

Arguably one of the oldest, most magical locales outside of Egypt, Jerusalem - even before the arrival of Israelites - has long been a magical hub. As the labyrinthine town has expanded, layers have been buried and forgotten by Muggles, but the past is very much alive to the magical community there.

Notes

• Israeli wizards and witches are called "Mages" rather than by any other name in order to avoid direct conflict with Jewish teachings against witchcraft, priestcraft, and sorcery. Variations on this term are found such as "magecraft," "magical" replace terms such as "witchcraft" and "wizarding," etc.
• Mages in Israel do not have a strict policy of separation as seen in England and other parts of the world. They are more or less open with parts of the government and have managed to coexist, for the most part, peaceably.
• The primary magical marketplace is located near the temple lot, only hundreds of feet below, upon the original stones Romans laid. Recently, Muggles have begun excavating and examining these areas and the magical community had to unite to peaceably settle the matter. To this day, portions are open to Muggle "tours." Mages do not inhabit these parts.
• Several caves outside of the city in the Kidron Valley lead to other pockets of magical activity. These caves serve as portals.
• Hezekiah's Tunnel also serves as a portal to magical locales and serves as a deterrent to curious Muggles.
• The magical community in Israel and Palestine is not nearly so conflicted as the Muggle world. Their magic unifies them and while there is tension, mages try to choose amiability to emnity.
• Despite relative quiet, there have been several small street battles fought each year as there are many organisations with varying interests in the area.

Beit Gaddol

Jerusalem is home to a wizarding school, Beit Gaddol