Mahaneh Yehuda

Fire breaks out at electric bike store near Mahane Yehuda, firefighters looking for trapped people

Fire and rescue teams are working to extinguish the fire, which involved lithium batteries that caused secondary explosions and thick smoke.

United Hatzalah responds to blaze at electric bike store on Agripas street in Jerusalem, November 2, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mahaneh Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, October 23, 2026.

'Grave incitement': Heckler throws glass bottle at Netanyahu's motorcade near Mahaneh Yehuda market

Blowing shofar in Jerusalem's Nahlaot neighborhood

Grapevine: Nahlaot journeys

Blue Sun (see Sunday).

Jerusalem highlights: July 24-30


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.