Jerusalem is a city that can be explored in many ways: through its history, its holy sites, its architecture, its neighborhoods, and its people. But one of the most enjoyable ways to understand the city is through food. From market stalls and bakeries to family recipes, spice shops, cooking workshops, and neighborhood cafés, Jerusalem’s food […]
With long sunny days and pleasant evenings, summer can be a magical season in Jerusalem. Summers in Jerusalem, with visitors from abroad and many locals on vacation, are often filled with festivals, concerts and other special events. The Inbal Hotel’s new street food in Jerusalem festival seeks to capture the city’s summer spirit, while celebrating […]
Although many people visit Jerusalem for its history and spiritual environment, the city offers many venues and festivals featuring music. For couples looking for a special outing at night or in the afternoon, an event, festival or venue for music in Jerusalem is a great choice. Best bets for nightly music in Jerusalem Numerous bars […]
Jerusalem is home to a plethora of bookstores catering to the People of the Book. Steimatsky and Tzomet Sfarim are some of the most popular bookstore chains in Israel, with a wide selection of books and a familiar shopping experience. If you’re looking for something a bit more unique and off-the-beaten-track, here are some of […]
Jerusalem has many parks and green spaces. Among the best and largest of these is Gan Sacher Park, which runs along Ben Zvi Boulevard near the Knesset, museum quarter and the neighborhoods of Nachlaot and Rehavia. While the park is nice all year around, the summer is an especially nice time for families to enjoy […]
Organizers of the Cinematheque Jerusalem Film Festival are now busy reviewing submissions from around the world for the annual festival, which is scheduled for July. Since 1974, the Jerusalem Film Center, also known as the Cinematheque, has organized the Jerusalem Film Festival each year. The film center and the festival were first established and organized […]
While summer is a magical time to explore Jerusalem, there is no question it is hot. One of the best ways to relax and refresh during a day of sightseeing is to enjoy a cold drink or treat, and Jerusalem is full of unique places for this kind of summer pick-me-up. Situated along the bicycle and […]
On a chilly Jerusalem winter day, one of the best and coziest ways to experience the city is to enjoy a hot drink in a cafe. While there is no shortage of cafes in the city, the best places offer scenic views, comfortable seats, unique stories and rich warm drinks. Here are four different places, […]
Just outside Jerusalem, in the Judean desert, sits an unexpected but spectacular new site: DCity. The D is for “Design;” and specializing in home decor and furnishings, the sprawling shopping and entertainment complex includes life-like replicas of the streets, buildings and canals of Venice. With a free shuttle from Jerusaelm’s centrally-located Binyanei Hauma convention […]
Jerusalem boasts dozens of city parks. Recently, many of them have gotten makeovers, especially to their playground areas, making a morning or afternoon at a local park a great option for families with young children. One of the most anticipated parks to undergo renovation recently was Gan Sacher, nestled below the Knesset and within […]
In recent years, the word has spread about Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda market turning into a center of nightlife, with a unique collection of bars and pubs. Even long after the last produce stalls have closed, the market is filled with people out for food, drink or dancing. One of the best ways to truly experience […]
With large glass windows looking out onto Derech Bethlehem, shelves filled with colorful tea cups and an aroma of fresh-baked scones, the KumKum Teahouse emits coziness. “This is the kind of place people in Jerusalem have been waiting for,” says Elisheva Levy, the manager and pastry chef at KumKum, which opened this past summer. It was nearly […]
Summer vacation is on! when was the last time you took some alone time with your loved ones? a vacation just for you two? managing a family schedule can be quite challenging and on top of that squeezing in a romantic getaway can sound sometimes like a faraway fantasy. the perfect time will never come […]
I had no idea this was here, it was a huge surprise said Weisberger, who opened the Wine Temple here in 2017. The renovation work eventually exposed the original stone walls and vaulted ceilings of the cellar. Now this sprawling underground three-room complex is filled with tables, a bar and shelves of hundreds of different […]
Located on Shlomo HaMelech Street, just up the hill from the Mamilla Mall and along the border that used to divide the city between Israel and Jordan from 1949 through 1967, Red and White welcomes visitors with wine, cheese, jazz music and conversation. The high ceilings, tall windows and candles on each table add to […]
The small shop is a good place to grab a coffee to go, sample a piece of chocolate or indulge in an ice cream cone while exploring Ein Kerem, a village-like neighborhood in the hills on the western edge of Jerusalem. But if one has more time, the larger Sweet Ein Kerem location offers a […]
A several new activities based in and around the windmill make this location–with its sweeping views of the Old City and surrounding hills–one of the best places to visit, especially for couples looking for a fun day out or a romantic evening walk. Sommeliers from Jerusalem Wineries have now found a home inside the base […]
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