The Fish and chips place has always been our favorite. Machane Yehuda is between the Central Bus station and where I took my Ulpan classes. I always had to detour through Machane Yehuda just to immerse myself in the atmosphere. What an experience.
Mentioning specific foods in Israel brings back fond memories. Breakfasts at hotels are a veritable feast. I’d never seen such an array of breads and croissants anywhere in my life! I think besides the chocolate ones, my favorite were the pistachio! After my first taste of a sweet cherry tomato, I was hooked! I’ve picked them fresh in Oregon, but the flavor with no hint of acidity couldn’t be beat in Israel. Yes, Israel being a truly melting pot of cultures offers such a variety of foods to try and enjoy! Thanks for bringing back lovely memories of the narrow streets of Jerusalem alive with vendors and people!
Ah‼️ I am so jealous of the way you describe the market—I can smell the delicious delights,, so much more than here in America 🇺🇸 Yours is a wise people, Always remembering the past.Who was it that said If Don’t remember the past you are doomed to repeat it?!! And Look 👀 at us now with the present government being destroyed by COMMUNISM‼️ OH! Enough of that nonsense- it’s a Joy to know that ISRAEL 🇮🇱 LIVES ON FOREVER❣️💕AMEN and HALLELUJAH‼️Thank you Yonah-Blessed and highly favored are you and your family❣️🙏❤️💕❤️🩹😻
I never shopped at Machane Yehuda, but I lived in Haifa the summer of 1980 and one of my first surprises was HOW FRESH the food was. I went to the little corner makolet almost every morning, dropped the groceries off at my apartment, and walked a mile in the opposite direction for my favorite bakery. I'm happy that Israel still has the great quality food I remember.
Jonah, your writing is absolutely incredible! I actually smelled the food in the marketplace. I saw the people plus felt the juice of the peach running through my fingers. As an ex South African living in Texas, cannot remember the last time I ate a decent piece of fruit! Tomatoes don’t taste like the tomatoes I remember. If your writing doesn’t encourage us to make Aliyah, nothing will! Be safe!
The Fish and chips place has always been our favorite. Machane Yehuda is between the Central Bus station and where I took my Ulpan classes. I always had to detour through Machane Yehuda just to immerse myself in the atmosphere. What an experience.
Mentioning specific foods in Israel brings back fond memories. Breakfasts at hotels are a veritable feast. I’d never seen such an array of breads and croissants anywhere in my life! I think besides the chocolate ones, my favorite were the pistachio! After my first taste of a sweet cherry tomato, I was hooked! I’ve picked them fresh in Oregon, but the flavor with no hint of acidity couldn’t be beat in Israel. Yes, Israel being a truly melting pot of cultures offers such a variety of foods to try and enjoy! Thanks for bringing back lovely memories of the narrow streets of Jerusalem alive with vendors and people!
What a great tribute to the amazing nation.
עם ישראל חי!
Ah‼️ I am so jealous of the way you describe the market—I can smell the delicious delights,, so much more than here in America 🇺🇸 Yours is a wise people, Always remembering the past.Who was it that said If Don’t remember the past you are doomed to repeat it?!! And Look 👀 at us now with the present government being destroyed by COMMUNISM‼️ OH! Enough of that nonsense- it’s a Joy to know that ISRAEL 🇮🇱 LIVES ON FOREVER❣️💕AMEN and HALLELUJAH‼️Thank you Yonah-Blessed and highly favored are you and your family❣️🙏❤️💕❤️🩹😻
I never shopped at Machane Yehuda, but I lived in Haifa the summer of 1980 and one of my first surprises was HOW FRESH the food was. I went to the little corner makolet almost every morning, dropped the groceries off at my apartment, and walked a mile in the opposite direction for my favorite bakery. I'm happy that Israel still has the great quality food I remember.
Jonah, your writing is absolutely incredible! I actually smelled the food in the marketplace. I saw the people plus felt the juice of the peach running through my fingers. As an ex South African living in Texas, cannot remember the last time I ate a decent piece of fruit! Tomatoes don’t taste like the tomatoes I remember. If your writing doesn’t encourage us to make Aliyah, nothing will! Be safe!