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cultural stirring is taking place in Jerusalem, and one that
combines spirituality and history with the present day. Inside the
walls of the Holy City, Jerusalem’s biggest and oldest outdoor
market, Machne Yehuda, is testimony to the burgeoning
experimentation and creativity that is engulfing this storied town.
The food market dates back to the Ottoman period, when Arab and
Jewish merchants sold local produce; today, you’ll find locally
sourced legumes, smell the baking of bourekas and hear the chatter
of the many voices that make up the golden city. Whether you feel
moved, energised or perplexed by Jerusalem’s contemporary political
issues, it is impossible to leave unaffected.