The "falafel stand" in my old hood in Rehavia!

The Arab shuk in the Old City

Kitty in the Cardo of the Old City

Before Jason's Bar Mitzva descending into the Kotel, looking at the Temple Mount

Another vantage of the Kotel

Old City walls close to the Jaffa Gate

Carrying lots of bread along the narrow Arab Quarter walkway

View of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Christain Quarter

This is the spot where Jesus was believed to be crucified in the church

The Damascus Gate from inside the Old City

View of Damascus Gate from outside the city walls

Mahane Yehuda -- The Shuk

Menorah sculpture at the Israel Museum

Structure that houses the Dead Sea Scrolls with the Knesset behind it

Made in China -- Contemporary Chinese Art exhibit at the Israel Museum

Catching up with Jen Gootnick after not seeing her for 15 years

Janet Rothman makes a surprise appearance

Very interesting exhibit at Yad Vashem focusing on Women in the Holocaust

View from the end point of the Yad Vashem museum hall

Can only see the shadow of people, which is apropro.

Memorial to people who died in the Holocaust

Entering into the hall of rememberance for the 1.5 million children killed

This was a very powerful experience walking thru the darkness, with a candle reflected in the mirrors of the wall, and the names of the children being recited.

The Museum Hall building jutting out from the side of the mountain

This was one of the most incredible architectural structures we've seen

Doggies chilling out in front of a restaurant in Ein Kerem

Sun rays shining over scenic Ein Kerem

Entering Mea Shearim

Sign at the entrance to Mea Shearim warming to enter in modest clothing

Appears to be yeshiva students walking thru the streets in traditional garb

Most people in this area are ultra orthodox

Is someone considering converting to become ultra orthodox!?!?