Courtyards and Culture of the Nachlaot Neighborhood

Meandering through the enchanting allies and courtyards of Nachlaot, we’ll learn about the history of this neighborhood and visit important landmarks. We’ll have a chance to explore the neighborhoods thriving yet covert art scene and meet with local artists.

Figures and Flavors of Shuk Machane Yehudah

Step into Jerusalem’s Machane Yehuda market and experience the tastes, smells and personalities of an authentic Middle Eastern shuk. We’ll have a drink with a Yeminite healer, sample Middle Eastern spices, and indulge in a surprisingly wide variety of Halva.

Jaffa Road and Street of the Prophets

On our stroll down one Jerusalem oldest roads we’ll encounter historical landmarks which each tell their own tale. As we continue onto the Street of the Prophets we’ll see Israel’s first hospitals and visit the former homes of artist William Homan Hunt and poetess Rachel Bluwstein.

Beit David Courtyard and Museum of Psalms

Beit David, one of Jerusalem’s first neighborhoods, was home to Rabbi Kook, the first Chief Rabbi of Israel. Here we’ll take a mystical journey through the Museum of Psalms with artist Tzvi HaLevi Berger, who painted all 150 Psalms by translating Kabbalistic ideas into visual art.