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EPISODE · Aug 9, 2026 · 9 MIN

Rooftops, Fig Trees, and the Friday Shuk

from Israel Travel Podcast with Noa Shapira · host Noa Shapira

On day two in Jerusalem, Noa explores the German Colony's café culture, discovers the city's rooftop life as a summer survival strategy, and dives into the chaotic, glorious preparation of Machane Yehuda before Shabbat. She also checks on the Israel Museum's status and plans the week ahead. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Israel: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Israel guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Israel Travel Podcast with Noa Shapira. Noa Shapira is in Jerusalem, Israel. Places in this episode: Cafe Basimta, Emek Refaim Street, The Promenade, Gei Ben Hinnom, Musrara, The Israel Museum, Machane Yehuda Market, Machneyuda restaurant. Covered: German Colony cafes, Jerusalem Promenade views, Israel Museum closure, Machane Yehuda Friday market, Nachlaot alleys, Rooftop living in summer, Jerusalem cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Cafe Basimta01:20 The Promenade03:12 The Israel Museum04:02 Machneyuda restaurant07:04 Nachlaot A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jerusalem #JerusalemTravel #IsraelTravel #MachaneYehuda #EmekRefaim #GermanColony #Nachlaot #JerusalemRoof #IsraelMuseum #JerusalemWineFestival #ShabbatInJerusalem #JerusalemFoodie #IsraelPodcast #MiddleEastTravel #HolyLand #JerusalemDay2 #AugustInJerusalem https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/israel/

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