Jerusalem’s kosher dining scene is unparalleled, offering a unique culinary landscape that sets it apart from other global kosher hotspots. With its large Jewish Orthodox population and constant influx of kosher-observant tourists, the city boasts an extensive array of kosher-certified restaurants. Unlike other cities with notable kosher scenes, which we have covered in our series …

After 45 years, one of Jerusalem’s most storied kosher restaurants is closing its doors. The Eucalyptus, the biblically inspired fine-dining landmark helmed by chef Moshe Basson, will serve its final meal at the end of February 2026, a bittersweet ending to a restaurant that helped define what it means to eat in Jerusalem. We at …

Lawrence’s Chimichurri Charcoal Chicken has had a tumultuous journey over the past few years, and our recent visit revealed a restaurant still searching for its identity after ownership changes and an extended closure. The Evolution (or Devolution?) of Chimichurri Long-time patrons will remember when Chimichurri was a go-to spot for affordable, flavorful charcoal chicken. Those …

Jerusalem’s kosher dining scene is unparalleled, offering a unique culinary landscape that sets it apart from other global kosher hotspots. With its large Jewish Orthodox population and constant influx of kosher-observant tourists, the city boasts an extensive array of kosher-certified restaurants. Unlike other cities with notable kosher scenes, which we have covered in our series …

In what’s being called the largest real estate transaction of its kind in Israeli history, approximately 200 Syrian Jewish families from the United States have purchased two residential towers in central Jerusalem in a deal exceeding 1 billion shekels (approximately $270-300 million USD). The unprecedented purchase, first reported by Israel’s Channel 12 News and subsequently …