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72-402: In and around the market are falafel , shawarma , kibbeh , kebab , shashlik , kanafeh , baklava , halva , zalabiya and Jerusalem mixed grill stands, juice bars, cafes, and restaurants. The color and bustle of the marketplace is accentuated by vendors who call out their prices to passersby. On Thursdays and Fridays, the marketplace is filled with shoppers stocking up for Shabbat , until

144-646: A national dish of Israel – an attribution that Palestinians and other Arabs have criticized. While, according to author Claudia Roden, falafel was "never specifically a Jewish dish" in Syria and Egypt, it was consumed by Syrian and Egyptian Jews , and was adopted in the diet of early Jewish immigrants to the Jewish communities of Ottoman Syria . As it is plant-based, Jewish dietary laws classify it as pareve and thus allow it to be eaten with both meat and dairy meals. Palestinian author Reem Kassis wrote that

216-569: A decrease in visitors after terrorist attacks in 1997 and 2002 killed 23 people. Changes driven by the Board included renovations to the streets and alleyways, but also included efforts to draw in cafes and boutiques that would entice more middle-class customers who might become frequent shoppers. According to Eli Mizrachi, chairman of the Mahane Yehuda Merchants Association, whereas shoppers used to come to buy produce,

288-570: A dish consumed principally by migrants. During the early 1970s, the appearance of Turkish food stalls and restaurants made falafel available to the Germans, resulting in a transformation of the recipe. In North America, prior to the 1970s, falafel was found only in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Jewish neighborhoods and restaurants. Today, the dish is a common and popular street food in many cities throughout North America. Falafel

360-537: A diversified Israeli media firm controlled by investor Eli Azur (who in 2014 also acquired the newspaper Maariv ). The Jerusalem Post is published in English. Previously, it also had a French edition. Originally a left-wing newspaper, it underwent a noticeable shift to the political right in the late 1980s. From 2004 onward, editor David Horovitz moved the paper to the center , and his successor in 2011, Steve Linde , pledged to provide balanced coverage of

432-524: A family member, wrote a song entitled "1 HaAgas Street", which describes the life and atmosphere at the family home. In 1976 Rami Levy opened his first store on Hashikma Street, one of the streets in the Mahane Yehuda district, selling food products to consumers at wholesale prices. Today Rami Levy Hashikma Marketing ( TASE :RMLI) is the third largest food retailer in Israel. Before Rosh Hashana ,

504-507: A feast From 1 HaAgas Street by Ehud Banai The first generation of the Banai family of actors and musicians originally lived at 1 HaAgas Street at the southern end of the market. In 2000 the Jerusalem municipality renamed this street as Eliyahu Yaakov Banai Street after the family's patriarch. (#1 HaAgas Street has been renumbered as #13 Eliyahu Yaakov Banai Street.) Ehud Banai ,

576-560: A few shops in the market, using the rent income to help fund the yeshiva. In the late 1920s, the British Mandate authorities cleared out all the merchants and built permanent stalls and roofing. Afterwards the market began to be known as the Mahane Yehuda Market, after the larger neighborhood. In 1931 a new section was built to the west of the market by 20 traders, who previously had only temporary wooden stalls in

648-566: A finger (likely in reference to the ring worn by the Iranian General Qasem Soleimani ) and the caption "we are close to you where you do not think about it". The hack occurred on the second anniversary of the Assassination of Qasem Soleimani and is largely seen as a threat towards Israel. The Jerusalem Post has been publishing an annual list of the world's "50 most influential Jews" since 2010. The list

720-718: A nearby block of flats died. Dozens of others were injured and the printing press was destroyed. The morning paper came out in a reduced format of two pages, printed at a small print shop nearby. In 1950, two years after the State of Israel was declared , the paper was renamed The Jerusalem Post. The broadsheet newspaper is published daily Sunday to Friday, except for Jewish religious holidays and Independence Day , with no edition appearing on Saturday (the Jewish Sabbath ). Regular opinion columnists write on subjects such as religion, foreign affairs and economics. As of 2016

792-411: A network of false personas used to sneak opinion pieces aligned with UAE government policy to media outlets such as The Jerusalem Post . Twitter suspended some of the accounts of these fake persons on its own platform. In January 2022, The Jerusalem Post's website was hacked by pro-Iranian actors. The JPost.com website homepage was replaced with an image depicting a bullet shot from a red ring on

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864-557: A popular street food in Tel Aviv by the late 1930s. Excluding consumption by immigrants from Arab countries, both falafel and, later, hummus seem to have been adopted mainly by the first generation of Jews born in the country." Some authors have disagreed on the politics of food and its relative merit as a topic in the conflict. The Association of Lebanese Industrialists in 2008 threatened a lawsuit against Israel seeking damages for lost revenues, claiming copyright infringement regarding

936-508: A search engine. JPost.com includes the "Premium Zone", a pay-wall protected area, containing additional Jerusalem Post articles and special features. The site, which was given a graphic facelift in September 2014, recently relaunched its mobile and tablet applications, as well as its special edition for mobile viewing. Gershon Agron founded the newspaper and served as its editor until he went into public service. One of his early reporters

1008-448: A vegetarian restaurant. Other recent additions to the market's stalls include an espresso bar, "hip jewelry" stores, and designer clothing "boutiques". Three new designer clothing stores opened in 2007 alone. Changes in the market have transformed the area into a "night spot," with bars featuring specialty drinks, live music, and singers. The change has been so pronounced that a Jerusalem Post article listed one shuk restaurant as one of

1080-459: A weekly magazine eventually sold to the Post . Under editor-in-chief David Makovsky , from 1999 to 2000, the paper took a centrist position on defense, but began to reject socialism. In 2002, Hollinger hired the politically conservative Bret Stephens of The Wall Street Journal as editor-in-chief. David Horovitz took over as editor-in-chief on 1 October 2004. On 16 November 2004, Hollinger sold

1152-509: Is Arabic and is the plural of filfil ( فلفل ) 'pepper', borrowed from Persian felfel ( فلفل ), cognate with the Sanskrit word pippalī ( पिप्पली ) 'long pepper'; or an earlier *filfal , from Aramaic pilpāl 'small round thing, peppercorn', derived from palpēl 'to be round, roll'. The name falāfil is used world-wide. In English (where it has been written falafel , felafel , filafel and filafil ), it

1224-657: Is a port city, it was possible to export the dish and its name to other areas in the Middle East. The dish later migrated northwards to the Levant , where chickpeas replaced the fava beans, and from there spread to other parts of the Middle East. Falafel is a common form of street food or fast food in Egypt, across the Levant , and in the wider Middle East . The croquettes are regularly eaten as part of meze . During Ramadan , falafel balls are sometimes eaten as part of

1296-578: Is commonly accompanied by tahini sauce . Homemade falafel is 35% water, 32% carbohydrates , 13% protein , and 18% fat (table). In a reference amount of 100 grams (3.5 oz), homemade falafel supplies 333 calories and is a rich source (20% or more of the Daily Value , DV) of folate (20% DV) and several dietary minerals , particularly manganese (33% DV) (table). Falafel is high in soluble fiber , which has been shown to be effective in lowering blood cholesterol . Falafel can be baked to avoid

1368-730: Is eaten throughout the Middle East and is a common street food . Falafel is usually made with fava beans in Egypt , with chickpeas in Israel and Palestine , or either just chickpeas or a combination of both in Jordan , Lebanon and Syria . The adoption of the Palestinian chickpea version of the falafel into Israeli cuisine and its identification as Israeli is contentious, and has led to accusations of cultural appropriation and gastronationalism . The word falāfil ( Arabic : فلافل )

1440-540: Is first attested in 1936. Falafel is known as taʿmiya ( Egyptian Arabic : طعمية ṭaʿmiyya , IPA: [tˤɑʕˈmejjɑ] ) in Egypt and Sudan. The word is derived from a diminutive form of the Arabic word ṭaʿām ( طعام , "food"); the particular form indicates "a unit" of the given root in this case Ṭ-ʕ-M ( ط ع م , having to do with taste and food), thus meaning "a little piece of food" or "small tasty thing". The word falafel can refer to

1512-600: Is made from fava beans or chickpeas , or a combination of both. Falafel is usually made with fava beans in Egyptian cuisine , where it most likely originated, with chickpeas in Palestinian cuisine , or just chickpeas or a combination of both in Jordan , Lebanon and Syria and the wider Middle East. This version is the most popular in the West. When chickpeas are used, they are not cooked prior to use (cooking

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1584-492: Is managed by different teams. Its staff is based in Tel Aviv, while the newspaper offices are located in Jerusalem. The site contains archives that go back to 1989, and the default search on the site sends users to archive listings, powered by ProQuest , where articles can be purchased. Free blurbs of the article are available as well, and full articles are available when linked to directly from navigation within JPost.com or from

1656-494: Is now available to customers in some of the market's shops. A self-guided tour of the market called "Shuk Bites" includes a map with a pre-planned route through the market and "punch-card" vouchers that allow visitors to sample a variety of foods and drinks. Guided shopping and cooking tours are aimed at attracting a "new breed of culinary tourists." In 2011 the city-sponsored project "Tabula Rasa" (Blank Slate) supported urban artwork decorating walls, concrete surfaces, and even

1728-412: Is often served in a flatbread such as pita , samoon , laffa , or taboon ; "falafel" also frequently refers to a wrapped sandwich that is prepared in this way. The falafel balls may be topped with salads, pickled vegetables , and hot sauce , and drizzled with tahini-based sauces . Falafel balls may also be eaten alone as a snack or served as part of a meze tray (assortment of appetizers). Falafel

1800-565: Is people learning the Hebrew language and it is described as "an easy-Hebrew" publication, meant for improving basic Hebrew reading skills. It uses the vowel notation system to make comprehension of the Hebrew abjad simpler. The Jerusalem Report , now edited by Steve Linde , is a fortnightly print and online glossy newsmagazine . Since 2012, the newspaper has held an annual conference in New York, The Jerusalem Post Conference, with

1872-424: Is popular with vegetarians worldwide. Falafel became popular among vegetarians and vegans as an alternative to meat-based street foods. While traditionally thought of as being used to make veggie burgers , its use has expanded as more have adopted it as a source of protein. Falafel is used as a meat substitute in some vegetarian recipes for meatloaf , sloppy joes and spaghetti and meatballs . Falafel

1944-521: Is released on Rosh Hashanah . In 2023, The Jerusalem Post announced the launch of a "50 most influential Jews" congress, including an awards ceremony for the honorees. Until 1989, the paper supported the Labor Party . In 1989, the paper was purchased by Hollinger Inc. , owned by Conrad Black . A number of journalists resigned from the Post after Black's takeover and founded The Jerusalem Report ,

2016-448: Is shaped into balls or patties. This can be done by hand or with a tool called an aleb falafel (falafel mould). The mixture is usually deep-fried , or it can be oven-baked. Falafel is typically ball-shaped, but is sometimes made in other shapes. The inside of falafel may be green (from green herbs such as parsley or green onion), or tan. Sometimes sesame seeds are added on top of the falafel before frying it. The pita falafel sandwich

2088-506: The iftar , the meal that breaks the daily fast after sunset. Falafel became so popular that McDonald's for a time served a "McFalafel" in its breakfast menu in Egypt. Falafel is still popular in the Coptic diet, and as such large volumes are cooked during religious holidays. Falafel is consumed as part of the Lenten diet by Arab Christians . The Palestinian chickpea version of

2160-532: The Bulletin into a new, jointly owned newspaper. Accordingly, the Palestine Bulletin published its last issue on 30 November 1932 and The Palestine Post Incorporating The Palestine Bulletin appeared the following day, 1 December 1932. On 25 April 1933, the masthead was reduced to just The Palestine Post although its founding year still appeared as 1925. It appeared on 24 August 1934 but not in

2232-477: The branding of Israeli falafel, hummus , tabbouleh , and other foods. The Jerusalem Post The Jerusalem Post is an English language Israeli broadsheet newspaper based in Jerusalem , founded in 1932 during the British Mandate of Palestine by Gershon Agron as The Palestine Post . In 1950, it changed its name to The Jerusalem Post . In 2004, the paper was bought by Mirkaei Tikshoret,

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2304-594: The "new generation" wants a place with entertainment, a place to sit and have a cup of coffee, and a place to shop for gifts. In the mid-2000s, Ethiopian food sellers began to appear in and around the market. In addition, a number of "trendy shops and cafés" began appearing among the market's retail stalls." New "non-Middle Eastern" restaurants include eateries such as "Pasta Basta," specializing in Italian pasta dishes, "Fish and Chips," described by one guide book as "the only fish and chips bar in Jerusalem," and "Ha'Agas 1,"

2376-876: The Friday afternoon sounding of the bugle that signifies the market will close for the Sabbath. In recent years, "the shuk" has emerged as another Jerusalemic nightlife center, with restaurants, bars and live music. Mahane Yehuda market is bounded by Jaffa Road to the north, Agrippas Street to the south, Beit Yaakov Street to the west, and Kiach Street to the east. The market itself has two major streets: Eitz Chaim Street (the covered market) and Mahane Yehuda Street (the open-air market). Bisecting these two streets are smaller streets that all used to be named for fruits and nuts—Afarsek (Peach) Street, Agas (Pear) Street, Egoz (Walnut) Street, Shaked (Almond) Street, Shezif (Plum) Street, Tapuach (Apple) Street, and Tut (Strawberry) Street—until

2448-591: The Israeli political center , yet is considered to be on the political right; its editorial line is critical of political corruption, and supportive of the separation of religion and state in Israel. It is also a strong proponent of greater investment by the State of Israel in World Jewry and educational programs for the Jewish diaspora . The first attempt to establish an English-language newspaper in Jerusalem

2520-569: The Kurdish pastry kaddeh, truffle polenta, and shakshukit , a dish including kebab in yogurt-tahini sauce. Adjacent to the market lies the Ima restaurant, specializing in Iraqi and Kurdish cuisine and famous for its kubbeh soup. The market's mixture of shops and restaurants, which includes both kosher and halal establishments, attract residents and tourists, Israelis from Jerusalem and other parts of

2592-478: The New Year, thousands of shoppers shop in the market for foods based on different holiday traditions: everything from pomegranates, dates, and assorted honey to fish heads. In the days between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur , a shuk kapparot ( kapparot market) opens beside the Mahane Yehuda Market, where patrons perform the custom of swinging a live chicken over their heads, symbolically transferring their sins to

2664-474: The area. It was later named the Iraqi Market, as many traders of Iraqi Jewish descent acquired shops there. Today the Iraqi Market is located off Mahane Yehuda Street. In the 2000s, major renovations were made to the Mahane Yehuda Market, including infrastructure work, repaving roads and covering some open areas. The market's Board of Directors worked to make at least some of these changes in response to

2736-526: The bombing, but historian Uri Milstein reported that the bomb had been prepared by the Nazi -trained Fawzi el-Kutub, known as "the engineer", with the involvement of two British army deserters , Cpl. Peter Mersden and Capt. Eddie Brown. Four people were killed in the bombing, including three Post employees. According to the Palestine Post at the time, a newspaper typesetter and two people who lived in

2808-480: The center of Jerusalem and creating many pedestrian malls in order to elevate commerce, tourism, and culture. Nir Barkat , former mayor of Jerusalem, said, "We realized if we wanted to increase our market share of tourism and the time people spend in Jerusalem, nightlife is key". In recent years, as part of this strategy, many bars and restaurants have opened in the alleyways of the Mahane Yehuda market to draw young and sophisticated customers. Free Wi-Fi internet access

2880-523: The chicken, which is then slaughtered and donated to the poor. During the days before the holiday of Sukkot , a large tent opposite the Market, in Valero Square, hosts a shuk arba minim ( Four Species market), where vendors sell lulavs , etrogs , and other ritual items used on this holiday. For other holidays with traditional foods, such as sufganiyot for Hanukka or hamentashen for Purim ,

2952-481: The chickpeas will cause the falafel to fall apart, requiring adding some flour to use as a binder). Instead they are soaked (sometimes with baking soda ) overnight, then ground together with various ingredients such as parsley, scallions , and garlic. Spices such as cumin and coriander are often added to the beans for added flavor. The dried fava beans are soaked in water and then stone ground with leek, parsley, green coriander, cumin and dry coriander. The mixture

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3024-577: The country, rich and poor, young and old, religious and secular, Jews and non-Jews, including members of the Arab community. An estimated 200,000 people visit the shuk weekly. With over 20 bars and at least 10 restaurants, the “Shuk” is where the nightlife is happening in Jerusalem. With the tensions that are often pronounced among different ethnic, religious, and social groups, the shuk has been called "a national treasure." Although some restaurants and cafes within Mahane Yehuda remain open on Shabbat and late into

3096-637: The evening of 1 February 1948, a stolen British police car loaded with half a ton of TNT pulled up in front of the Jerusalem office of the Palestine Post ; the driver of a second car arrived a few minutes later, lit the fuse and drove off . The building also contained other newspaper offices, the British press censor, the Jewish settlement police, and a Haganah post with a cache of weapons. Arab leader Abd al-Qadir al-Husayni claimed responsibility for

3168-399: The falafel has been adopted into Israeli cuisine , where it features prominently and has been called a national dish of Israel, which Palestinians and other Arabs have criticized and characterized as cultural appropriation . Waves of migration of Arabs and Turks took falafel through Europe to Germany in particular, where a large Turkish population had put down roots. At first it was

3240-479: The five highest-rated restaurants in the city for romantic dates. The shuk also now hosts special events like the "Balabasta" dance and music festival, launched in 2010, which attracts large crowds that remain until late at night, in areas that used to be deserted. The annual festival includes street performances, artwork, puppet shows, and events linked to the market's foods, such as chili-eating contests and produce-carving workshops. While some supporters of changes to

3312-536: The following issue, 26 August, or later. During its time as The Palestine Post , the publication supported the struggle for a Jewish homeland in Palestine and openly opposed British policy restricting Jewish immigration during the Mandate period. According to one commentator, " Zionist institutions considered the newspaper one of the most effective means of exerting influence on the British authorities." On

3384-419: The fritters themselves or to sandwiches filled with them. The origin of falafel is uncertain. The dish most likely originated in Egypt . It has been speculated that its history may go back to Pharaonic Egypt . However, the earliest written references to falafel from Egyptian sources date to the 19th century, and oil was probably too expensive to use for deep frying in ancient Egypt. As Alexandria

3456-427: The high fat content associated with frying in oil. Arguments over the relative importance of the dish in various cuisines is an example of gastronationalism . In particular, discussion centers around the adoption of the dish into Israeli cuisine as an example of cultural appropriation . The chickpea version of the falafel has been adopted into Israeli cuisine , where it now features prominently and has been called

3528-507: The market at the Agrippas end and Jerusalem Light Rail , has a Mahane Yehuda station on Jaffa Road, across from the market. The new light rail stop has been linked both to the revival of the market and to plans for changes in the area surrounding it. Above a vegetable store The building is empty now The walls bare and worn Yet immersed and sway Reminiscent of holidays, Of scented jasmine Of an old tune that rings Summoning to

3600-472: The market claim that the revitalized shuk has actually helped to revitalize the whole city, others are less enthusiastic about the changes, noting that real estate prices have quadrupled since the 2000s, forcing out many older shops (like vegetable and fish shops) that were staples of the market. They fear that the arrival of chain stores is "part of a global phenomenon that may erase local culture." The Jerusalem Municipality has invested millions in modernizing

3672-399: The market offers many selections, sometimes with Purim hamentashen sold by vendors wearing holiday costumes. In advance of the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat , the Jewish "New Year for Trees," the market includes special displays of seeds, nuts, and dried fruits at discounted prices. There have been no terrorist attacks on the market in recent years. Mahana Yehuda is heavily guarded because it

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3744-606: The merchants, the Student Union, and the municipality. Barkat stressed that Mahane Yehuda has become more than a market: it is an important part of the city's public space – and it's a unique part because of the way Jews and Arabs bargain shop side-by-side in its crowded alleyways and streets. Beginning in January 2015 the metal shutters and doors of the shops became an after-hours attraction as they were spray painted by street artist Solomon Souza . Souza's partner in

3816-475: The municipality changed the name of Agas St. to Yaakov Eliyahu Banai St. In 1887 the neighborhood of Mahane Yehuda was established on the north side of Jaffa Road . It was founded by three business partners—Johannes Frutiger (a German Protestant and owner of the largest bank in Ottoman Palestine ), Shalom Konstrum, and Joseph Navon —and was named after Navon's brother, Yehuda. On the south side of

3888-446: The news along with views from across the political spectrum. In April 2016, Linde stepped down as editor-in-chief and was replaced by Yaakov Katz , a former military reporter for the paper who previously served as an adviser to former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett . In March 2023, Katz stepped down as editor-in-chief and was replaced by Avi Mayer. Nine months later, Mayer was replaced by Zvika Klein. The paper professes to be in

3960-434: The night, food vendors normally follow a Sunday through Thursday schedule 8:00 am–7:00 pm, and a Friday schedule 8:00 am to approximately 3:00 pm. Sites with entertainment that do remain open late at night normally must adhere to the city's ban on loud music after 11:00 pm, with the exception of Israel Independence Day and Purim, the two days of the year when the ban is lifted. Several bus lines serve

4032-412: The owner of the paper is Eli Azur , editor-in-chief is Yaakov Katz and the managing editor is David Brinn. In January 2008, the paper announced a new partnership with The Wall Street Journal , including joint marketing and exclusive publication in Israel of The Wall Street Journal Europe . The Jerusalem Post also publishes a monthly magazine, IVRIT, edited by Sarit Yalov. Its target audience

4104-567: The paper to Mirkaei Tikshoret Limited, a Tel Aviv -based publisher of Israeli newspapers. CanWest Global Communications , Canada's biggest media concern, had announced an agreement to take a 50 percent stake in The Jerusalem Post after Mirkaei bought the property, but the deal soured. The two sides went to arbitration, and CanWest lost. In 2011, Horovitz was succeeded by the paper's managing editor, Steve Linde, who professed to maintain political moderation and balance. Yaakov Katz ,

4176-628: The paper's former military analyst and a fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism , succeeded Linde in April 2016. JPost.com was launched in December 1996. Its current version also contains an ePaper version of the daily newspaper , a range of magazines and other web versions of the Group's products. The site is an entity separate from the daily newspaper. While sharing reporters, it

4248-573: The participation of senior figures in the Israeli government and the Jewish world. The conference was founded by the media entrepreneur Ronen Lefler, and is currently managed by the CEO of the Jerusalem Post Group, Inbar Ashkenazi. In 2020, Reuters reported that The Jerusalem Post, along with Algemeiner , The Times of Israel and Arutz Sheva , had published op-eds written by non-existent people. In 2020, The Daily Beast identified

4320-414: The project, Berel Hahn, arranged permission from the shopkeepers. As of July 2016, Souza had spray-painted more than 250 of the 360 shutters in the market. Machane Yehuda Management, which includes representatives from a variety of merchants, oversees the market's business development, in dialogue with Jerusalem's city hall, Ministry of Health, and other government entities. The market's new internet website

4392-748: The residents who lived outside the Old City . As the new neighborhoods outside the Old City grew, the Beit Yaakov Market grew apace with more stalls, tents and pavilions. Bourekas sold at Mahane Yehuda Market , Jerusalem . This pastry originated from the Sephardic Jews of the Ottoman Empire Under Ottoman rule , the market expanded haphazardly and sanitary conditions worsened. The Etz Chaim Yeshiva opened

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4464-467: The street to the west stood another neighborhood, Beit Ya'akov , founded in 1885. At the end of the 19th century, a marketplace was established on an empty lot to the east of Beit Ya'akov and across the road from Mahane Yehuda which was owned by the Sephardi Valero family; this market was known as Shuk Beit Yaakov (Beit Yaakov Market). Here Arab merchants and fellaheen sold their goods to

4536-517: The term "Israeli food" (including falafel) has become a proxy for political conflict. Joseph Massad , a Jordanian-American professor at Columbia University , has characterized falafel and other Arab dishes description in American and European restaurants as Israeli to be part of a broader trend of " colonial conquest ". Journalist Dorothy Kahn Bar-Adon wrote in 1941 that "since the outbreak of war domestic science institutions have been advocating

4608-401: The trash bins of the market. Street artist Itamar Paloge, curator for the project, recruited some 30 other artists from schools of art and photography in the city, including Bezalel, Hadassah, and Musrara, in addition to local sculptors, painters, photographers, and various artists, including street artists. Jerusalem mayor at the time Nir Barkat noted that the project is a joint venture between

4680-547: The use of local products" but that there was a "wall of resistance", and that many Eastern Europeans were reluctant to use local foods. Dafna Hirsch of the Open University of Israel , wrote that despite this initial reluctance, "several ingredients from the Palestinian repertoire did penetrate many Jewish kitchens by the early 1940s, mostly vegetables like olives, tomatoes, eggplants, and squashes. Prepared dishes, however, were rarely adopted, except for falafel, which became

4752-629: Was The Jerusalem News , established in 1919 under the auspices of the Christian Science movement, but this had no relationship to The Jerusalem Post . The direct journalistic ancestry of The Jerusalem Post can be traced to The Palestine Bulletin , which was founded in January 1925 by Jacob Landau of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency . It was owned by the Palestine Telegraphic Agency, which

4824-531: Was a target for terrorist attacks during the Second Intifada : Falafel Falafel ( / f ə ˈ l ɑː f əl / ; Arabic : فلافل , [fæˈlæːfɪl] ) is a deep-fried ball or patty-shaped fritter of Egyptian origin, featuring in Middle Eastern cuisine , particularly Levantine cuisines, and is made from broad beans , ground chickpeas , or both. Falafel

4896-569: Was an initiative of three firms linked to Jerusalem entertainment and tourism: GoJerusalem.com, More Tourism & Gastronomy, and Action Packed Media. One notable restaurant in the market is Azura, a restaurant established in the 1950s. Known for its traditional Mizrahi Jewish cuisine , with a focus on Turkish , Iraqi , and Syrian dishes, Azura is considered a very popular restaurant locally. Notable dishes include moussaka , meat-stuffed eggplant , kubbeh and sofrito . This longstanding establishment evokes working-class nostalgia in Israel, and it

4968-412: Was famously commemorated by Israeli singer Yossi Banai in a well-known song on his eponymous 1987 album. Machneyuda is another popular restaurant in the market. Chefs in the open kitchen prepare contemporary dishes based on fresh ingredients sourced from the market, served swiftly amidst lively music. The restaurant, founded by international chefs Assaf Granit and Uri Navon, is known for dishes such as

5040-489: Was his nephew Martin Agronsky , who later became a famous American political journalist. Agronsky left the paper after only a year. He felt he had been hired out of nepotism and didn't like this, wanting to earn his jobs. Agron's son Dani Agron worked for the newspaper, serving as its business manager in the 1970s, while his wife Ethel wrote for Hadassah Magazine . Martin Agronsky's son Jonathan Agronsky became

5112-560: Was in practice part of the JTA even though it was legally separate. On 1 November 1931, editorship of the Bulletin was taken over by Gershon Agronsky (later Agron), a Jewish journalist who had immigrated to Palestine from the United States. In March 1932, a dispute arose between Landau and Agronsky, which Agronsky resolved to settle by establishing an independent newspaper. Landau and Agronsky instead came to an agreement to transform

5184-467: Was popularized after Israel's independence and in the 1950s by Jewish Yemeni immigrants . A 19 October 1939 The Palestine Post article is the first mention of the concept of falafels served in a pita bread as a street food . When served as a sandwich, falafel is often wrapped with flatbread or stuffed in a hollow pita bread, or it can be served with flat or unleavened bread . Tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, and other garnishes can be added. Falafel

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