Via Dolorosa of Hummus

Remember to wear good shoes, drink a lot, and try not to buy every beautiful thing you see – but do go to Hummus Abu Sukri in old Jerusalem. And please – go through Via Dolorosa.

For those of you who didn’t figure it out yet: I’m an Israeli, living in Tel-Aviv. I’m Jewish, so the fact that a certain place is associated with Jesus doesn’t mean much to me. I may find such a place fascinating, as I may with other historical sites, and that’s about it.
But if you or the people you travel with, happen to be Christian, than you can have twice the spiritual experience in the price of one: Hummus Abu Shukri plus Via Dolorosa.

Via Dolorosa No. 1 Abu Shukri from outside
Abu Shukri’s Hummus Old Jerusalem wall
Abu Shukri and Via Dolorosa (click images to enlarge)

Now, there’s a point to be made: the name “Abu Shukri” is used by several hummus places, most of which reside on Abu Gosh, an Arab village a 5 minute drive from Jerusalem. Read more

August 11, 2007 | Filed Under Hummus in Review, World of Hummus | 4 Comments