Mea Shearim, Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in Jerusalem, Israel
The narrow streets of Mea Shearim contain traditional Jewish establishments, religious bookstores, and kosher food shops serving the local Haredi population.
The neighborhood was established in 1874 by 100 Jewish families who moved from the Old City, creating a new settlement with a wall and gates that closed each evening.
Residents maintain Eastern European Jewish traditions, with men studying Torah, speaking Yiddish, and women managing households while following strict religious practices.
Visitors must follow dress codes requiring long sleeves and skirts for women, while photography, mobile phones, and driving are not permitted in the neighborhood.
The neighborhood displays pashkivilis, wall posters in Yiddish and Hebrew, which serve as the primary method of communicating local news and announcements.
Location: Jerusalem
Inception: 1874
GPS coordinates: 31.78694,35.22222
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:35
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