Welcome to Holy Falafel, the real no-filter guide to Jerusalem that straddles the border, crosses the line, and is just a bit tongue-in-cheek.

A Lighthearted Approach

Satire, humor, and an offbeat take on things.

The Expat Corner

The only real guide to Jerusalem that you’ll need.

Culture & Cuisine

Food, recipes, music, food, celebrations, more food.

East Jerusalem Buses

There's often quite a bit of confusion around East Jerusalem buses, their routes, and their timetables, but we're here to clear that up. The top three reasons you'll want to hop...

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Jerusalem Falafel Recipe

Hands down, no other place compares to the Palestinian falafel found in the markets and street vendors of East Jerusalem. The key to the unique flavor of Jerusalem Palestinian...

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Jerusalem Hummus Recipe

As an amateur chef, I am always trying to create authentic Jerusalem-style Palestinian recipes, and who doesn't love hummus?! So, after a ton of trial and error, I want to share...

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