Elisheva Levy, Jerusalem’s fairy godmother
“Sit,” owner Elisheva Levy says before you’ve even had a chance to look at the menu. “What would…
Bilal Abu Khalaf, the fabric merchant of Jerusalem
Bolts of Syrian silk, soft as a butterfly’s wing, are stacked in a shop tucked deep inside Jerusalem’s…
Melanie Koloditzky: The breast-milk jewelry maker
When Melanie Koloditzky talks about breast milk, she sounds part scientist, part artist and entirely mom. The Buenos…
Batya Ezri, the ‘time traveler’ of Jerusalem
The first thing people do when they walk into Batya Vintage House isn’t shop. They take a deep…
Avi Goldberger, pub owner who brings everyone together
On June 8, 2026, during the latest flare-up with Iran, Hataklit Pub in the Russian Compound of Jerusalem…
Tova Saul, the cat rescuer of Jerusalem
Two tiny kittens — one the color of marmalade and the other the color of soot — sprawl…