#the shuk

[progressivejudaism]

Machane Yehuda, the Jerusalem “Shuk” Open Air Market at night

January 2019

[jewishvirtuallibrary-blog]

A woman with her groceries in Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem, Israel; 2013. x

Mahane Yehuda Market, often referred to as The Shuk, is a marketplace in Jerusalem, Israel. The market has more than 250 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and Judaica.  In recent years, the Shuk has emerged as a nightlife center in Jerusalem, with restaurants, bars, and live music.  

The neighborhood of Mahane Yehuda was established in 1887 by three business partners — Johannes Frutiger (a German Protestant) and the Jewish businessmen Shalom Konstrum and Joseph Navon.  The market itself was established at the end of the 19th century in an empty lot which was owned by a wealthy Sephardi family; this market was originally known as Shuk Beit Yaakov. 

 During Ottoman rule, the market expanded haphazardly, causing sanitary conditions to worsen. By the late 1920′s during the British Mandate of Palestine, British authorities cleared out all the merchants and built permanent stalls and roofing.  It was after this that the shuk became known by the name it is today; Mahane Yehuda Market.

In the 2000′s, major renovations were made to the Mahane Yehuda Market, including repaving roads and covering some open areas. Today, the market remains a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

[chwblog]

Combine great music, dancing, and fresh herbs and you have a perfect day in the Shuk!

[siqshit-blog-blog]

Achinoam Mahane Yehuda Market Jerusalem, Israel

[littlebearleah]

Unfff all of that halavah at Machne Yehuda (also called "the Shuk" or market) in Jerusalem. Halavah is a sesame paste based dessert. I'd compare it to fudge? But it's more grainy than fudge. And has a nutty sweet taste. Honestly I don't know how it hasn't caught on in other countries, it's pretty disappointing. 

When you go to the Shuk they let you try lots of samples. My favorite is the mocha swirl flavor. You can also buy "curly" halavah, which is shredded halavah. Melts in your mouth!

If you haven't tried it then you should! 

[julieinisrael]

The plums at the grocery store are 17 NIS a kilo. I got bigger, juicier plums at the shuk for 8 NIS a kilo. The shuk isn't as convenient as the grocery store or Super-Sol's, but it's definitely a better value when it comes to produce.

[hearthescene]

Tue. June 28th

The Shuk @WorldCafeLive

3025 Walnut St

Philadelphia, PA 19104

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