
Security guards at an entrance to the old city.

Ancient walls

Window shopping



At the top of this piece is a silver cup upon which the head of the house recites “kiddush,” a prayer on wine to hallow the Shabbos. When he pours it into the center, the wine falls into the little cups, so each family member and guest will get a sip.



Entrance to the Kotel HaMaaravi or Western/Wailing Wall


Near the Kotel before daybreak.





Underground tunnels in the Kotel complex.


View from my granddaughter's apartment. Judean hills in the distance. Just about every house has a solar water heater on the roof.

Cats were brought to Israel to get rid of mice.


Back in the Mamilla Mall.








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