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Common Sight
Orthodox Jews, of course, are a common sight throughout Israel, but especially in Jerusalem.
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Protection
Even in the Old City, there are signs of protection against attack.
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Jewish Quarter
Ethiopian Community Guard
Each community inside Old City Jerusalem posts guards outside the entrance. This gentleman, although...
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Ethiopian Community
The Wailing Wall (The Western Wall)
We were at the Wailing Wall during the Muslim Friday Noon Prayers. It was quite a sight to see the...
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The Wailing Wall Again
The Wailing Wall is the last remnant of the Temple complex destroyed by the Romans. Men and women...
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Tower of David
The Tower of David, which really doesn’t have much to do with David, is actually a minaret from a mosque...
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The Last Supper
This is a mosiac of the Last Supper which is inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
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Where Christ was Laid
Another shot of the slab of marble where Christ's body was laid for preparation for burial
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Blessings & Prayers
Anywho who buys a cross in Jerusalem will usually bring it here to the slab for blessing.
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Going Inside
I couldn't believe I was in Israel and actually getting to go inside the tomb of Jesus. People usually...
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The Tomb of Christ
The burial tomb of Christ is inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the location of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ. The...
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Al-Aqsa Mosque
El-Aqsa Mosque is located on the Temple Mount where the Prophet Mohammed went to pray during his lifetime.
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Al-Aqsa Mosque More
Al-Aksa means "the edge" - and according to the Koran, Mohammed undertook a mysterious night...
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Dome of the Rock
The Dome of the Rock is the shrine which marks the spot from which Muslims believe that Mohammed ascended to heaven on a steed.
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