Mahaneh Yehuda

Mahaneh Yehuda is a large outdoor market (shuk) in Jerusalem. 

Echoes of old Jerusalem: How 19th-century neighborhoods disappeared but never faded

This week, we are taking a look at ones whose names you may recognize but that have long ceased being used as neighborhoods – particularly the market area around Nahlaot.

A quiet Jerusalem courtyard where the rhythms of 19th-century life still echo amid cafés and modern living.
 CROWDS COME OUT to celebrate Mahaneh Yehuda’s 100th birthday.

Jerusalem Highlights: May 2-8

 Artwork at the Daedalus Enigma exhibit in Jerusalem.

'Daedalus Enigma': A Jerusalem exhibition with a yin-yang view on life

 People pay their respect to the four Israeli hostages whose bodies were released from Hamas captivity, in Jerusalem, February 20, 2025.

'There are no words': Jerusalemites react to return of slain hostages


Meat Time: All you can eat and drink in Jerusalem's Mahaneh Yehuda market - review

The Meat Time restaurant in Mahaneh Yehuda offers all-you-can-eat for NIS 250. Beer and wine, or soft drinks, are included.

 Meat Time.

Machneyuda opens a hotel: Assaf Granit's secret project revealed

In a 95-year-old historic building that once hosted Rehavia's legendary café, chefs Assaf Granit and Uri Navon are opening a boutique hotel with two kosher restaurants and a spa.

 Assaf Granit and Uri Navon

Camp Asada: The best meat corner in Israel has landed in Tel Aviv

No need to fight, there is enough for everyone.

  A journey in the jungle. Camp Asada

Pepito’s serves its final arepa: Jerusalemites mourn beloved Latin restaurant

For nearly a decade, the Colombian and Venezuelan-influenced restaurant has served a variety of flavorful dishes.

  Pepito's, a beloved Jerusalem restaurant.

Urbun: A classic American dessert right by the shuk - review

A classic American cinnamon bun, fresh, full of flavor, and with great texture and a home-baked taste.

 CINNAMON BUN innovation: Some of the many cinnamon buns on offer at Urbun Café.

Yehudit Restaurant: Homemade comfort food in Jerusalem's shuk - review

The food is homemade comfort food like your mother used to make – if your mother was a Kurdish lady who loved to cook.

 Yehudit Restaurant

Jerusalem residents reflect on Passover during ongoing conflict

Despite the joyous occasion, the mood in Israel is somber with ongoing war casting a shadow over the celebrations. Many soldiers are unable to join their families for the traditional Seder meal.

 The bustling Mahane Yehuda shuk in Jerusalem.

Grapevine: Shuk snags

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 The bustling Mahane Yehuda shuk in Jerusalem.

Smoke Burger: Love at first bite at Jerusalem eatery - review

One day, on a whim, I ordered from Smoke Burger. The patty was substantial and juicy. Fresh, thick-cut tomatoes, lettuce, and onion added a perfect balance. I fell in love.

 Smoke Burger in Jerusalem

Infused JLM: An Israeli culinary innovation

Jerusalem Business of the Week: Infused JLM, an oleh-owned business near Mahaneh Yehuda, combines an inspiring Zionist journey with a creative take on tea and pastry shops.

 Infused JLM owners Maor and Diana Shapira, with their newborn daughter, in their shop.

Even as Israel is at war, Jerusalem still thrives as we enter 2024 - opinion

As we sat there, enjoying our meal, the angst of the past few months began to melt away. For the first time since the war began, I felt at ease.

 'FREEDOM DOES not come free" painting by Jerusalem artist Udi Merioz.