Jerusalem Of Food A Photo Odyssey Into Shuk Machane Yehuda

Jerusalem‘s main food market, Machane Yehuda, is truly a feast for all the senses. From the tantalizing colors of fresh seasonal food chopped in half, to the shouts of vendors selling freshly baked challah on a Friday, to the boys at Halva King standing in the main aisle handing out free tastes of halva, there is no other market like it in the world. Shopping at the Shuk requires a strong determination and resolve as shoppers might get pushed, shoved, or trodden on in all the buzz and excitement but if you can manage the discomfort, the smells and tastes and eye candy will win you over. Here is a glimpse of Shuk Machane Yehuda.

Machene Yehuda in Jerusalem, Courtesy of The Occasional Israeli

Famous Machene Yehuda Rogalach Courtesy of The Occasional Israeli

Eggplants in Machene Yehuda Shuk Courtesy of Laini Shaw

Mountains of Candy at Machene Yehuda Market, Courtesy of The Occasional Israeli

Pomegranate ‘Rimon’ at Machene Yehuda Shuk, Courtesy of Occasional Israeli

Famous Sabbath Challot at Machene Yehuda Shuk, Courtesy of The Occasional Israeli

A stall at Machene Yehuda Shuk in Jerusalem, Courtesy of The Occasional Israeli

Variety of Spices found at Machene Yehuda Courtesy of The Occasional Israeli

About the author

Deborah Moher

A die hard Tel Aviv resident, Deborah is originally a Londoner, by way of New York City. Fascinated with sociology and psychology, Deborah has a Bachelors in Health and Social Welfare, but her eclectic interests include studying Fashion Journalism in Central St Martins in London and Photography in Tel Aviv. Deborah has worked in many fields, including non-profit, diplomacy and fashion. Deborah’s role as Director of Culture combines her love for Tel Aviv, writing and travel. In her spare time she enjoys documentary film, snapping Instagram pics of her puppy Winnie, or running along the Tel Aviv Coast.