Just wanted to share

I had a great day on Sunday - went for a walk with a friend in Mea Shearim (100 Gates), THE Ultra Orthodox area of Jerusalem (of the country, in fact). My friend went into culture shock as she had never been there. I had never been there yet either, but after South Sudan, I don't think anyplace will give me culture shock.

Anyway, I managed to take some pictures, a few of them that I am even a bit proud of. The men are examining the citrus (etrog) and hadas branch (myrtle) for imperfections as these are two of the 4 types of plants that they put together and say a blessing over to celebrate Sukkot holiday (where they eat in booths they build on their balconies or in their yards).

I put them up on my FB page and I'd love to share them with you guys. So if you feel like having a look, here's the address:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=347872645302745&set=a.347872605302749.80178.100002400378010&type=1&theater

We had the most fantastic sandwich in the market - Machaneh Yehuda, it's called. There's probably a wizzle here, but I've already got a lot on the assembly line in my brain.

Great images Sheri, so there is no photo taboo for orthodox Jews?

No. there's no taboo against photographs among this community.

Are you anywhere near the city of Jericho?

We are not far from Jericho, Jericho.

I went there the first time I came to this country in the early 70s.  But Israeli Jews cannot go there anymore. Too dangerous.

I pray for the day when the fighting will stop.

Joshua fought the battle of Jericho, Jericho, Jericho.... :) dam I was hoping to get some pictures of modern day Jericho... (by the way My name is spelled Jerrico not Jericho ) what exactly are they fighting for? 

I hesitate to go into this because it is a political issue and quite contentious and I would rather leave that for either private conversation or political sites.

Gotta go run some errands, see you later Jericco.

What a place.  You did get some very nice pictures.  Maybe one day you will have the time to do a page about your visit to the area - I hope so!

Do you ever feel you are in danger in the areas where you are?

No. No felt danger. Just two middle-aged women touring in their own country. I also hope to make a page of this day as well.

Sheri_Oz: 10/03/2012 - 05:57 AM

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No. No felt danger. Just two middle-aged women touring in their own country. I also hope to make a page of this day as well.

I can't wait to read it!