Visiting Jerusalem? 7 Unique Shops in the Old City of Jerusalem (that you won't find by yourself) 

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I'm an israeli, worked as a policewomen in the old city and lived there for about five years, and I've never heard about half of these shops. Great work Oren, this video is great!

Jerusalem looks absolutely beautiful. The shops and the products are stunning! 😮 I would love to visit one day. Thank you Oren for your content. 😊🇮🇱✡️🇦🇺

Finally a Jewish shop in the Old City of Jerusalem. Marvellous.

Jeursalem is the heart of the world. Your happy and positive message has made my day !

Your work is exceptional. Thank you again, Oren, for showing us all these artisans' shops in old Jerusalem. ❤

I love tattoos, haven’t got one yet, never had the time, maybe for my 60th birthday, I’ll submit to the cross many wear to attend church 😊👍🇨🇦🌹

That tattooist has kindness written all over him A great advertisement for Christianity

I received mine from The Razzouk Family this past May. I’m honored to have it for the rest of my life to represent my pilgrimage to Jerusalem and The Holy Land.

Thank you for adding actual captions for the Deaf - made it easier to understand your videos.

Watching this video 3 times, going to Israel in December, definitely will visit this 7 shops.

My friend, this is a great video.

You‘ve produced many nice videos, however, this is one of the best.

Excellent tour and very exclusive items for sale. Thanks so much

Historical note about the orthodox dress: The "new" charedim who came to Jerusalem in the 19th century wear mostly black and white. The ones who wear gold and white stripes are known as "Yerushalmim" (Jerusalemites) or "shalmers" in Yiddish slang. They lived in Jerusalem throughout the Middle ages, some even from before the Byzantine era. When the Arabs conquered, they started attacking Jews every so often, so they changed their dress to appear more like Arabs from a distance. The unique dress became a source of pride and tradition because only the Jerusalem Jews wore it, as the Hebron, Safed, Gazan... communities had their own outfit. Therefore, when eventually the Arabs changed their own dress the Jews stuck with it. (By then, the Turks were in control, and they protected Jews from Arabs for the sake of stability and the jizya tax.) Under the Ottoman Empire, Damascus was filled with Jewish textile merchants. When these merchants came to pilgrimage to Jerusalem, they traded with the locals. Hence the Syrian source. Also to be clear, only wearing the combination of linen and wool is prohibited in the Torah. Not, each one individually. Hope this was informational.

The fabric shop and the weaver are definitely places I want to go in my next trip to Jerusalem, G-d willing! Shalom!

I've known about Bilal's shop for over a decade but that was the Best interview (or article) I've ever seen. I can't wait to visit.

this is very moving - though I am not into tattoos I am so happy to see Coptic Christians in Yerushalim! and the fabric guy is a must-visit when I get to the Holy City and I must buy a talit from Yoseph - all of these people bring the bible to life and it is a joy to see so many nationalities together, very good work Oren✡✡✡✡

This may be my favorite video you’ve done. I love getting to see the daily businesses of people in Jerusalem.

I always enjoy your vids. This one, however, is at the very very very top of the list

I live in Jerusalem and didn't know most of the shops existed. It's a fantastic video. Kol hakavod

I LOVE your videos.

Absolutely brilliant, thank you. I'll never get there but I found this just amazing. To actually hear the shop owners, really felt as close to hands on as one could be without being there. Shalom from the UK ✨💛🕊️

Oren, You are terrific! Precise, applicable information. Fascinating historical backgrounds to very interesting places. My daughter, Lisa, and I met you in Israel. You are very personable and you took my daughter's suggestion to make a video about good shops to visit. Excellent!

I will be in Jerusalem soon. I will be getting a tattoo there. This is awesome

THANK YOU Brother Oren - You always present Your Beautiful Locations that i feel like i am coming Home! How are You doing this? GOD bless You and Yours 💖👑💖🤗

Wow, very nice. I'm moving to Modi'in in July from NYC. I'm downloading the app and will use it quite often.

A beautiful history- thank you for these amazing gifts - pottery 🌹😊👍🇨🇦

Hi Oren, I came upon your channel 2 days ago. I believe it was topic of what Jews think about Jesus. As a Christian I wanted to hear what they had to say. I have been watching a lot of your videos. Great content. I’m watching from 🇯🇲 Jamaica.

Thank you so much for taking me on tour with you. Your video came across my feed today 7/11/2022, Shalom from Eden,North Carolina,usa

I loved this video!!! Amazing- I lived in Israel for two years and didn’t know any of this existed. I can’t wait to return and visit them with my Israeli husband. I’m definitely buying your app. Missing my time in Jerusalem at seminary. Next year in Yerushalayim! 🙏🏻🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱

As usual, excellent, and thank you. And here I thought I knew Jerusalem! Always something more to learn.

Now I have a new favorite video on You Tube! Thank you so much for this wonderful video. I will try to see if I can order something online from them. Thank you for your time and talent in doing this video and please thank these wonderful shop owners for telling us about their shops. I always learn something when I view your videos.

Oren! This is gold! What a useful and informative, interesting look at these places! I've learned so much about Israel from you. Thanks a million!

Beautiful fabric, I’ve never seen so much exquisiteness 😲👍🌹

My mom and I went to Israel recently and she got a lovely dove tattoo at Razzouks. I got an ancient coin from Ashkelon at the Zak's. Zak was very fun to talk with and he really knows his stuff. Being that I love ancient history I had a great time in his shop perusing the artifacts and talking about their history.

What a great idea to make a video about, Oren. Kol HaKavod!

thank you for all your mega super videos. I have learned so much already. I will come to Israel next year for 8 months. And maybe I will get in touch with you before then, because I would certainly still have some questions. Best regards from Switzerland Dora Kunz

SHALOM OREN,,, TODAH TODAH!!!!!! GREAT VIDEO!! I HAVE BEEN IN THESE SHOP AT TIMES WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDES MY WIFE AND SON MAX LIKE TO LOOK AROUND AND SPEND MY MONEY ,,, BECAUSE OF YOUR VIDEO WE ARE GOING TO VISIT THESE SHOPS AGAIN ,,, THERE ALL GREAT!!!!!! TODAH!!!

I want to visit Jerusalem before I die. This one of my biggest goal.

Such an interesting video. I really liked hearing the shopkeepers’ stories.

great job,,thank you,,shalom

Beautiful video, I really enjoyed these amazing people and the beautiful shops. Thank you!

This is one of the best travel videos I've seen, not only is it nice to be able to see local people continuing traditions like this, but also to know where to go and support them. I think for tourists it can be difficult to navigate as there's so much information. I will be visiting these on my upcoming trip! Thank you!!!

I would love for you to be my guide when i visit Israel. Hopefully within the next couple of years. 🙏🏼. Great videos !

I want a whole series with the gentleman from the fabric shop 🤩

Thanks You very much :)

Good job Oren. I will definitely try to look for these shops when I can make my way to Israel.

We buy many tiles from the Armenian ceramic Shop to put on our kitchen wall. Its looking really good! The man of the shop is really nice.

I would love ❤️ to go to Jerusalem

loved the fabric shop and the guy was so friendly

Thank you I enjoy all your videos! I find them very informative, with all you have an understanding of what people in other countries want in terms of keepsakes and meaning behind all the different items. Idk if I will get to travel to Jerusalem b4 the rapture but if I do, I will come see you. Shalom and may the Good Lord bless and keep you!

Thank you so much. I am here for a year and now it’s the last two months and I am still looking for something unique to bring home with me. I will definitely check out some of the shops.

At 14:42 He showed the violet colored paint changed into blue after firing. It's like the tekhelet dye used to make tzittzit - it would start as violet and turn blue after being dried in the sunlight.

Interesting Video and great to old traditional historical stores. Nice of you to show the names and help the shops

Liked ! ! ! ! 👍

Very good. 🌴🌴Aloha

Excellent presentation , Jerusalem only ever gets more interesting ....

You rock Achi love your videos.

🤗ALWAYS HAPPY TO SEE A NEW VIDEO OREN …and your disclaimers😁. AS ALWAYS INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE …THANK YOU 💚😍😍😍

Your videos are very informative and useful. Thank you.

Thanks Oren. I hope to make it there one day and these videos are great for making a plan. It's Israel first, Wisconsin a distant second.

🇸🇪👋🇮🇱 Wow, this video was amazing. I just love to hear the experts talk about their craft. This made me want to book a ticket, just to walk in Oren's footsteps.

Thank you for this video. I am one of those "older people" Wassim mentioned, who would never get a tattoo. I've been blessed to visit him 3x since 2017. My first tattoo utilized one of the 500yo stamps. I am amazed every time I look at his artwork on my ankles. I highly recommend a visit to Razzouk Tattoo, if only to see the old tools and stamps that are on display.

I really love your videos. Much love for your efforts to make this videos.

Excellent video yet again

Beautiful shops Absolutely loved those shops ❤

I’m so happy your videos are back.

This is an awesome video. I loved the fabric shop, especially. All the owners were very informative and fun to listen to. Thank you so much !

all those are amazing!

So very wonderful❤

Nice ,interesting video of Jerusolimitans and their shops. The vase for tears,is called a lacrimary.

Thank you for this video! So helpful as we plan our journey~will definitely plan to go to the photography shop.

What moving stories! thank you for showing us the true diversity in the old city. I particularly loved the photoshop that doc. history.

Very nice. An honest guide to honest merchants.😊

Thank you so much Oren, most informative....👍👌

Great video!! I book marked it.

Thank you. 💜 Love and Respect. Truly Interesting.💯🙏🇮🇱🕊️

Exceptional shops! Good job, thank you.

This was VERY interesting! Toda Oren!

Your English is very easy to understand😊

What a gift you give to honor these talented people and all that came before them. I am very far from Israel,and yet was so touched by this video. In our Amazon and Walmart world, our "made in China" factory produced surroundings, its too easy to forget there are still generations of skilled hands that deserve the spotlight. Im especially in awe of the fabric. Had to pause vid and do screen shots just so I could expand it and really look close at the incredible detail. Wow

Once again, super interesting content. Wish I had seen this before my last visit to Jerusalem! The story of the Street signs in the Old City was a particular revelation.

Oooo, I loved this. Hope you make another venture to shops

Another fascinating video, Oren. Well done!

היי אורן. ממשיך ללמוד עוד ועוד מהערוץ שלך. תמשיך להעלות תכנים מדהימים!

This is very interesting, Thank you for sharing

Thank you Oren !! As usual always excellent....from South Africa..

Very enjoyable video. I will never get to Israel but your tours are so much better than the "canned" presentations from the Christian tours I've seen. I don't know if I will be able to get your app but it sounds wonderful. Razzouk said his web site and I wish the other had as well. I buy products from all over the world these days so the web sites would have been nice. I understand you right through your goofy accent, Oren. I think I stopped getting head aches trying to understand you a month or two ago! It's nice to see how much you care about your country, your cities and your people. A good man in the right places at the right time to show the goodness of a beautiful country and the myriad people who live there. Bless your cheery self.

I'm glad I found your channel.

So interesting, thank you

Beautiful weaving 👍😊 Mrs. Croft owned one, Mr. Croft collected stamps and owned a HAM Radio 👍

Thank you. Always enjoy these virtual trips

This was such a wonderful video. So interesting. And it felt like I was there with you visiting these shops. Thank you so much for putting this together.

Yet another great video.. Always interesting and educational. Thank you. 👏🏻👍🏻🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Thanks O, definitely will get a tattoo if I get there.

Hi Oren, I've not visited your site for a couple of months so I have quite a few videos to catch up with. This was an excellent one to welcome me back and really interesting to be introduced to such interesting shops, thank you and well done.🙂🙃😉.

I must get my passport sorted out ... thank you Oren, these shops are like diamonds !!

This is one of the best videos you have ever posted. As a non religious traveler, my interest in Israel would be meeting people, visiting museums, eating and shopping. Oh, and probably more eating. 😎 More like this. Please. Special shout out to the fabric store and its owner. The colors! How I wish I could have felt the textures of those beautiful bolts! 👍

Wassim Razzouk gave me a tattoo with a Jerusalem cross and the psalm text that reads: אִֽם־אֶשְׁכָּחֵ֥ךְ יְֽרוּשָׁלִָ֗ם תִּשְׁכַּ֥ח יְמִינִֽי