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Aviv . During Covid , the new train ’ s last segment was finalized and you can now get from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by train in 60 minutes .
Six Braided Jewish Challah with sesame Photo by Aviv Hod ,
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It can be formal , or informal but almost every home in Israel will have a lovely Shabbat dinner every Friday evening and there will be Challah bread on the table , among so many more dishes .”
The culinary scene in Jerusalem is also amazing , with a stellar assortment of restaurants offering cuisines from all over the world . Michal ’ s favourite places to eat and hang out in the Jerusalem market is
Machneyuda , owned by her friends , Itzik Ruham , Chef Ori Navon & Chef Assaf Granit who was awarded 1
Micheline Star for his restaurant in Paris named Shabour . Michal usually celebrates at her friend ’ s restaurant on every occasion but she also “ celebrates without any special reason . When I have guests coming over from abroad , it ’ s a must for me to take them to Machneyuda . Otherwise , I feel I failed hosting my guests ”.
The more popular ‘ Taste of Israel ’ is the Hummus , made with long-cooked tender chick peas eaten with Pita bread . Michal ’ s suggestion is that you also try the red lentil version and actually not have the Pita bread as “ she says , it is really not good for your diet … too much carbs , not really worth it .”
Jerusalem
Michal considers Jerusalem to be one of the most amazing places on earth . “ There is a special something that I can ’ t quite put into words that overcomes me when I get to Jerusalem ,” she shared , “ a sense of excitement , mixed with awe that grows and grows , everywhere I go - awe of what Jerusalem represents .” She admits that although she is a true believer , she is not religious , yet this amazing feeling persists and is magnified when she goes to the Western Wall .
Jerusalem is the capital of Israel . This is where The Western Wall , King David ’ s Citadel , Parliament , the Supreme Court of Justice and governing bodies are located , but in her mind , Michal sees Tel Aviv as the “ capital ” and Jerusalem as the sacred place where she travels to very often . Jerusalem is just 50 minutes ’ drive away from Tel-
Michal at the Western Wall
