Mandelbaum, Mandelbaum, Mandelbaum: The Mandelbaum Gate

About this episode

This episode explores the history and significance of the Mandelbaum Gate in divided Yerushalayim between 1948 and 1967.

Between 1948-1967, the city of Yerushalayim was divided between Israel and Jordan. The only border crossing between the two parts of the city was at Mandelbaum Gate on the outskirts of Meah Shearim. What was the nature of this border crossing? Why was it located there? Who is the Mandelbaum that it was named for? What did the Mandelbaum family contribute to the history of Yerushalayim? Subscribe to Jewish History Soundbites Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ or your favorite podcast platform Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites For sponsorship opportunities about your favorite topics of Jewish history or feedback contact Yehuda at: yehuda@yehudageberer.com

People in this episode

Host: Yehuda Geberer

Topics covered

• Yerushalayim history
• Mandelbaum Gate
• Israel-Jordan border
• Jewish history
• Mandelbaum family

Keywords

• Mandelbaum Gate
• Yerushalayim
• Israel
• Jordan
• Mandelbaum family
• border crossing
• Jewish history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jewish History Soundbites Podcast

Places: Yerushalayim, Mandelbaum Gate

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