Mandelbaum, Mandelbaum, Mandelbaum: The Mandelbaum Gate

Between 1948-1967, the city of Yerushalayim was divided between Israel and Jordan. The only border crossing between the two parts of the city was at Mandelbaum Gate on the outskirts of Meah Shearim. What was the nature of this border crossing? Why was it located there? Who is the Mandelbaum that it was named for? What did the Mandelbaum family contribute to the history of Yerushalayim? Subscribe to Jewish History Soundbites Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ or your favorite podcast platform Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites For sponsorship opportunities about your favorite topics of Jewish history or feedback contact Yehuda at: [email protected]