Beit Hadfus Street

Beit Hadfus Street was constructed in the 1960s[1] and named for the printing houses that established themselves there.

In contrast to Kanfei Nesharim Street, the other main commercial artery in Givat Shaul, which developed into a modern shopping area with many chain stores, restaurants, and stylish office buildings, Beit Hadfus Street has remained largely industrial with discount and outlet stores that attract bargain shoppers.

[9] Low-cost wedding halls servicing the religious population of Jerusalem have also opened in office and industrial buildings on the street.

[11][12] The Gutnick halls,[10] funded by Australian philanthropist Joseph Gutnick and managed by Chabad, provide subsidized weddings for 440 needy couples annually through the Colel Chabad charity fund.

The invention, initially opposed by the Jerusalem municipality for being above-ground, won the Kaplan Prize for distinction in productivity and efficiency.