The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mahane-yehuda-market/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:04:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Mahane Yehuda market | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mahane-yehuda-market/ 32 32 Peoples of Israel: Joel Haber, the cholent maven https://www.timesofisrael.com/peoples-of-israel-joel-haber-the-cholent-maven/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:01:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3897990 On this week's installment, we meet a man who brings Jewish history to life through food

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]]> Revamp of Jerusalem’s historic Mahane Yehuda market aims to bring it up to date without selling out https://www.timesofisrael.com/revamp-of-jerusalems-historic-mahane-yehuda-market-aims-to-bring-it-up-to-date-without-selling-out/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:16:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3873541 Sweeping renovation planned for 2027 will replace aging infrastructure, while planners work to preserve the local charm that draws millions of shoppers and visitors each year

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]]> For Jerusalem’s Haredim, it’s business as usual during wartime Passover shopping rush https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-jerusalems-haredim-its-business-as-usual-during-wartime-passover-shopping-rush/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:07:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791905 As war with Iran keeps tourists away and quiets the Mahane Yehuda market, ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods remain packed with locals preparing for the holiday

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]]> In historic housing deal, American Jews buy two full apartment buildings in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-historic-housing-deal-american-jews-buy-two-full-apartment-buildings-in-jerusalem/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:34:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3719177 Some 200 apartments are being marketed to Syrian Jewish community in New York area, in sale believed to be worth around NIS 1 billion ($270 million)

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]]> In Jerusalem market, hostage release and ceasefire inspire both optimism and anxiety https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-jerusalem-market-hostage-release-and-ceasefire-inspire-both-optimism-and-anxiety/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:47:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3665828 While some fear the war in Gaza is not over or that Israel could be torn by civil strife, others see signs of messianic times or at least fragile quiet afoot after two years of war

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]]> At Jerusalem’s shuk, locals are cynical, relieved and angry over Iran ceasefire deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-jerusalems-shuk-locals-are-cynical-relieved-and-angry-over-iran-ceasefire-deal/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:57:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3583652 Hours after US President Trump scolded Israel and Iran for violating the truce, shoppers at Mahane Yehuda looked forward to sleeping -- and hoped the job was done

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]]> Fire causes ‘significant damage’ to renowned Ima restaurant in downtown Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/fire-causes-significant-damage-to-renowned-ima-restaurant-in-downtown-jerusalem/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:55:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3307164 Seven firefighting teams take control of fire; no one found trapped or hurt inside

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]]> 2 Jewish men arrested for assaulting Arab municipal worker in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-jewish-men-arrested-for-assaulting-arab-municipal-worker-in-jerusalem/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 05:41:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3131228 Suspects believed to be part of group that attacked victim at Mahane Yehuda market

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]]> Mahane Yehuda marks 100 years with more bars, fewer cucumbers and tomatoes https://www.timesofisrael.com/mahane-yehuda-marks-100-years-with-more-bars-fewer-cucumbers-and-tomatoes/ Sat, 15 Jul 2023 07:46:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3050176 As the beloved Jerusalem food market celebrates its centennial, its vendors and caretakers aim for balance between culinary pursuits and nightlife

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]]> Five wounded in terror car-ramming near busy Jerusalem market https://www.timesofisrael.com/five-wounded-in-suspected-car-ramming-attack-near-busy-jerusalem-market/ Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:17:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3002020 One victim in his 80s fighting for his life; Palestinian man who plowed car into pedestrians at corner of Agrippas and Ki'ach streets shot dead

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]]> Cravings and cultural identity on display in Jerusalem end-of-year dance fest https://www.timesofisrael.com/cravings-and-cultural-identity-on-display-in-jerusalem-end-of-year-dance-fest/ Fri, 30 Dec 2022 06:40:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2912077 This year's 'From Jaffa to Agrippas' dance event from the Catamon Dance Group moves from its home in the market to new museum spaces

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]]> Video shows pair of assaults on Arabs by Jews in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/video-shows-pair-of-assaults-on-arabs-by-jews-in-jerusalem/ Mon, 22 Aug 2022 06:16:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2822284 Several suspects attack man in Mahane Yehuda market, as footage emerges of large Jewish group chasing after Arab supermarket worker, beating him

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]]> Brawl erupts at Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda market between Jews and Arabs https://www.timesofisrael.com/massive-brawl-at-jerusalems-mahane-yehuda-market-leaves-one-injured/ Sun, 15 May 2022 20:27:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2763343 Police say all those involved were employees of a business located in the market; reason for incident remains unclear

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]]> Amid terror jitters, police shoot and injure two during arrest in Jerusalem market https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-terror-jitters-police-shoot-and-injure-two-during-arrest-in-jerusalem-market/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:47:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2736120 Force says East Jerusalem Palestinians raised suspicions then fought back 'brutally' as they were being detained; both were shot, lightly injured; officer also hurt in struggle

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]]> In Jerusalem’s shuk, a brainiac distillery rethinks spirit-making https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-jerusalems-shuk-a-brainiac-distillery-rethinks-spirit-making/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:25:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2719704 Thinkers Distillery in the Mahane Yehuda market plans to make everything from vodka and gin to rum, bourbon and tequila -- just better

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