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Shopping In Israel

Israel has economic ties with almost all nations in the world and manufactures a wide variety of products. Israel offers a myriad of opportunities for shopping. There are a variety of shopping outlets to choose from. There are produce markets and oriental bazaars (aka Shuk) as well as malls, clothing boutique stores, cafes, etc.

Shopping centers have opened in the past few years such as the Malcha mall in Jerusalem which is proclaimed to be one of the largest malls in the Middle East. You can also find colorful markets, annual bazaars, street malls, and shops in large cities - all of which offer attractive imported and locally-made items.

Most stores and shopping centers are open from Sunday to Thursday between 9:00 in the morning and 7:00 in the evening. Stores that close for a break between 2:00 and 4:00 in the afternoon have a sign with their hours posted on the door. In some cities, stores are closed on Tuesday afternoons. Stores close at midday on Friday and open again on Sunday morning. Stores close in mid afternoon on the eve of Jewish holidays and remain closed throughout the holiday.

Shopping centers that do not cater to the religious population are open on Saturdays and others open on Saturday night or holiday nights to accommodate moviegoers. Coffee houses and restaurants that do not serve kosher food usually remain open on Saturdays. Moslem-owned businesses usually close on Fridays, which is the Sabbath day for the Moslem community, and Christian-owned businesses are closed on Sundays.
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