old city streets of meah shearim

A walk through the ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Meah She´arim is a rare opportunity for immersion in a fascinating religious and cultural experience that contrasts sharply surrounding modernity. As visitors browse the fruit and vegetable market, Judaica and religious bookstores, they will notice the variety of dark suits among the men, indicating their specific Hassidic or non-Hassidic allegiance, the women´s modest dress, and the children. An added attraction on a Thursday-night visit is the quarter´s bakery, at its busiest churning out challahs for the Sabbath.