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Right shoes, good times

November 3, 2019February 9, 2020 gbelmaker

There are a number of reasons to take your most reasonable shoes to the Middle East. That’s especially true in Jerusalem, where even well-traversed areas like the Old City require great care when walking. The time-worn stones – smooth as … Continue reading Right shoes, good times

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Who belongs in Jerusalem?

September 24, 2018October 30, 2019 gbelmaker

People ask me all the time about what it’s like to live in Jerusalem. It is a hard place on a day-to-day basis because you really have to work to find people you can relate to. As a white, American, … Continue reading Who belongs in Jerusalem?

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Embassy vs. consulate

September 17, 2018October 29, 2019 gbelmaker

If you are embarking on travel to Israel, Jerusalem, and the West Bank and you’re politics-averse…then maybe consider changing plans. Or buying earplugs or one of those sleep face-masks. It is a place where politics is life. The impact of … Continue reading Embassy vs. consulate

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Travel writing on the Middle East

September 10, 2018June 29, 2020 gbelmaker

I once reported and wrote a story about street musicians in Jerusalem for a publication based in the Middle East that publishes in English. Not one word in the story had anything to do with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The street … Continue reading Travel writing on the Middle East

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A gate in Jerusalem's Baka neighborhood. Photo by Genevieve Belmaker, republication with permission.

Jerusalem: Why Bother?

August 24, 2018October 29, 2019 gbelmaker

People are always asking me what the big deal about Jerusalem is. I always ask them how long they have to talk about it. Jerusalem is one of those places that is like no other place, and the only way … Continue reading Jerusalem: Why Bother?

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Bring the Doughnuts

December 4, 2016February 9, 2020 gbelmaker

If you’re anywhere near Israel or West Jerusalem during December, you are going to come across at least one doughnut. These tasty, beautiful little monsters can be found everywhere – in coffee shops, at the mall, wherever your heart desires. … Continue reading Bring the Doughnuts

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Sounds on the Wind

August 22, 2016December 26, 2016 gbelmaker

It’s 4:30 a.m. on a Monday morning and I’m up early to get in a couple hours of work before the family awakens. As I stand in front of the coffee machine in my kitchen to make a strong brew, … Continue reading Sounds on the Wind

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Jerusalem Old City Ramparts Walk

February 15, 2016December 6, 2016 gbelmaker

Scant information exists on the Ramparts Walk around the perimeter of the Old City of Jerusalem. One of the most popular tourist sites in Jerusalem, the Old City is filled with exotic smells, flavors, and history. The Ramparts Walk is … Continue reading Jerusalem Old City Ramparts Walk

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Open House Jerusalem Offers Glimpse at Old and New of Ancient City

September 29, 2015September 29, 2015 gbelmaker

As Open House Worldwide continues to roll through some of the most dramatic cities on the planet (everywhere from Dublin to Athens to New York), one of its 31 locations not to be missed is Open House Jerusalem. Founded in … Continue reading Open House Jerusalem Offers Glimpse at Old and New of Ancient City

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Israeli Food for the Holidays

August 23, 2015December 6, 2016 gbelmaker

As the Jewish holidays approach in September and October, so does one of the busiest tourist periods of the entire year. Here are a few pointers on food if it’s your first time to Israel: Just go with it. Whatever … Continue reading Israeli Food for the Holidays

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