12 Cheshvan 5771 October 20, 2010 I guess by now, it is not really big news but another Machane Yehuda shuk tour was successfully completed on Wednesday evening. The group was small; appearing even smaller since some participants were late for the photo and one participant preferred to remain anonymous. In any event, I feel read more
4 Cheshvan 5771 October 12, 2010 Winter is upon us, and on Thursday night, we begin reciting the insertion for ‘tal u’matar’ in Eretz Yisrael. In the shadow of optimism that Hashem will literally shower us with an abundance of rain for good, I am organizing another Machane Yehuda Shuk Tour before we get deep read more
2 Cheshvan 5771 October 10, 2010 Finally, the bogus document that mislead many people into believing this store is under the supervision of the Badatz Eida Chareidit has been removed. The store is located on Jaffe Street at the shuk, Machane Yehuda. (For those who you who joined me on shuk tours, this is the read more
13 Tishrei 5771 September 21, 2010 Yes, it dragged out for too long and in my opinion, the store owner of Phyllis Bakery on Eitz Chaim Street in Machane Yehuda was given way too much leeway, but the point, the Badatz agency finally gave him an ultimatum. The owner had to decide to forfeit his read more
6 Tishrei 5771 September 14, 2010 During this morning’s Shuk Tour of Machane Yehuda, I was met with a most pleasant surprise. The “Eida Chareidi” signs on the two Halva Kingdom branches located on Eitz Chaim Street in the shuk were gone.
6 Tishrei 5771 September 14, 2010 The first shuk tour of Machane Yehuda in 5771 took place this morning with a smaller than usual group, but as in the past, resulting in a good use of time. Participants seemed to benefit from the explanations offered, and I for one was particularly pleased by some of read more
4 Tishrei 5771 September 12, 2010 The first shuk tour of the year is set for this Tuesday, 6 Tishrei (14 September) at 11:00am. Slots remain available at this time. The cost is NIS 30 a person. (This is the last shuk tour at this cost. The price in the future will be NIS 45 read more
23 Elul 5770 September 2, 2010 The next shuk walking tour of Machane Yehuda is taking place on Tuesday, September 14th (6 Tishrei 5771), the first tour of the year, beginning at 11:00am. Those interested in joining may visit the online secure payment site using the “donate” button to pay in advance, NIS 30 a read more
19 Elul 5770 August 29, 2010 There are still spaces available for the Tuesday (August 31st) Machane Yehuda Shuk Walking Tour. We meet at 17:30 and the event lasts about 90 minutes [or longer if the participants have additional questions]. If you wish to sign up, please send an email to me and in the read more
14 Elul 5770 August 24, 2010 Another group participated in a Machane Yehuda walking tour last evening, one that entailed a new challenge, competing with a shuk summer festival. Anyway, we did overcome the challenge and the group [at least I hope] benefited from the experience and the event was a success. I was particularly read more
