As Erev Yom Kippur approaches, my thoughts are focused on repentence and cookbooks. Four new ones hit the shelves in the past few weeks. They include: SABABA Fresh, Sunny Flavors From My Israeli...
Tag - shuk
Spotted at the Jerusalem Shuk: Jerry Seinfeld!
Last Saturday night, Jerry Seinfeld performed two back-to-back shows in Tel Aviv. After an hour of jokes, he ended his last set by declaring “Thank you, we love Israel, we stand with you!” Standing...
Aleph Male Balm for Beards because… Nachlaot
If you live in Jerusalem and hang out at the Shuk or near Nachlaot, you may have noticed that beards in the hood suddenly are looking smoother, softer and more coiffed. If so, its thanks to the...
Israel Off the Beaten Path: Mahane Yehuda
Join us as we visit epic sites in Israel that are a little off the beaten path! Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem We begin this journey at Jerusalem’s outdoor Mahane Yehuda fruit and vegetable...
Holocaust Memorial Day 2016, Jerusalem
Holocaust Memorial Day began last night at sunset. Pretty much everything shuts down – bars, restaurants, shops etc. Television programming is all Holocaust and Shoah-related while the radio...
Cauliflower
The Mahane Yehuda Shuk, or outdoor market, has been changing over the last few years. More and more of the stores that used to sell cheap vegetables or fruit, or that sold cheap kitchen wares and so...
Holocaust Remembrance Day 2013
Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel started out in its standard manner here in Jerusalem. As the sun set Sunday night, the city ground to a halt as pretty much all commerce shut down. The Adopt-A...
Five Years in Israel: What Does Aliyah Look Like?
Ever think about aliyah, boys and girls? Â Wondering if it’s just like your Birthright trip but longer? Â If the answer to either of these questions is “yes”, I invite you to watch...