6.9K views · 155 reactions | MEA SHEARIM: El barrio judío más ultraortodoxo del mundo 勞 | Gastón y Oxana en Israel | Facebook

15K views · 153 reactions | Tensions escalated in the Mea Shearim neighborhood of Occupied East Jerusalem, home to a large ultra-Orthodox Jewish (Haredi) population, after Israeli police attempted to detain an individual. In response to the incident, Israeli security forces forcefully intervened against protesters who had gathered in the area. | A News | Facebook

54K views · 155 reactions | The Mea Shearim neighborhood in Jerusalem...

Mea Shearim is an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem, where life revolves entirely around Jewish traditions and religious laws. It feels as though time has stood still here: men wear traditional black suits and hats, while women dress modestly in long skirts and head coverings. The streets are narrow, the buildings are close together, and there is a pervasive atmosphere of deep devotion to the Torah. One of the defining features of the neighborhood is the strict observance of religious rul

In Mea Shearim, the anticipation of Hanukkah is already in the air. The streets are beginning to fill with a festive atmosphere—shop windows are decorated with bright lights, and many homes already have menorahs displayed at their doors. Women are buying special candles and oils for lighting, and stores are stocked with traditional Hanukkah treats such as latkes and sufganiyot. People in the neighborhood are preparing for festive prayers and family gatherings, while children eagerly await the st