Mahaneh Yehuda

A classic American cinnamon bun, fresh, full of flavor, and with great texture and a home-baked taste.

The food is homemade comfort food like your mother used to make – if your mother was a Kurdish lady who loved to cook.

Despite the joyous occasion, the mood in Israel is somber with ongoing war casting a shadow over the celebrations. Many soldiers are unable to join their families for the traditional Seder meal.

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One day, on a whim, I ordered from Smoke Burger. The patty was substantial and juicy. Fresh, thick-cut tomatoes, lettuce, and onion added a perfect balance. I fell in love.

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As we sat there, enjoying our meal, the angst of the past few months began to melt away. For the first time since the war began, I felt at ease.

This past year has been one of the worst in the history of this country, with the brutal murders of over a thousand innocent civilians and the violent kidnapping of hundreds more into Gaza.

As a citizen, standing there in an almost empty Mahaneh Yehuda, I wondered how to offer hope after all the suffering, mourning those who were killed.

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