Travel
A Tale of Two
Israeli Cities
Part 1: Jerusalem
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Shouk’s
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By Janice Nieder
New Light Rail
that Herod built, you have not seen
the most beautiful structure in the
world.” You can appreciate Herod’s
incredible building skills as you
wander through the palace remains,
complete with courtyards, a Roman
theatre, synagogue, banquet rooms,
opulent living quarters, and the
largest Roman bathhouse in the
country, where you can still see
some of the original tiles and
colorful frescoes. This gifted
builder was also an extremely
cruel and paranoid leader who
murdered several family members.
Shoptalk
Small but fabulous Little Bezalel
Street is the epitome of style. The
pedestrian-only, cobblestone street
is lined with postage-stamp-size,
stone-built shops, home to some
very talented Israeli clothing and
jewelry designers, as well as a
handful of fashionable outdoor
cafes. Two chic clothing boutiques,
Momi Mia and Homi, feature
sophisticated Israeli fashions, while
Alit Heiman, a one-woman force to
be reckoned with, recently opened
a gorgeous jewelry shop. Once a
dancer, Alit designs graceful sterling
silver and vermeil pieces that
combine elegant poise and balance.
Insider Tip: If you visit on a Friday
take in the Bezalel Arts Fair, a lively
street fair with over 100 crafty
booths between Bezalel Street and
Shmuel HaNagid Street, next to the
old home of the renown Bezalel
Academy of Arts and Design.
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