Agriculture . Food Markets . Travel
Shabbat Shopping at Shuk Mahane Yehuda
On August 12, 2010 by Liz TagamiAh, Friday. After an aggressive schedule all week I was grateful for a late start and a half day of trend shopping on the agenda. Friday is, after all, the
Dining . Historic Site . Spiritual . Travel
Jerusalem, Ūršalīm: Ramadan Kareem, Ramadan Mubarak
On August 11, 2010 by Liz TagamiIt seems fitting that I share a post about the Muslim Quarter in Jerusalem on this first night of Ramadan, a month-long observance filled with blessings. The traditional Arabic greetings
Historic Site . Spiritual
Jerusalem Jewish Quarter, HaRova HaYehudi
On August 10, 2010 by Liz TagamiRefreshed from a just-squeezed cup of pomegranate juice from the sidewalk café on Muristan Road our group stood, stretched, and trooped en-masse south back toward David Street and into HaRova,
Historic Site . Travel
Jaffa Gate
On August 7, 2010 by Liz TagamiThe ancient city of Jaffa, situated on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline, is a port city believed to be one of the oldest in the world. If you speak with one
Historic Site . Travel
The Souks of the Tunis Medina
On May 1, 2010 by Liz TagamiThe Saturday after our olive oil trade mission I stayed in Tunis an extra day to visit the medina and walk among the ancient souks, but first we joined the