Israel Part 3

This day I went on a tour under the Kotel. This was the first time I was able to do this since before, it had not been completely dug out!

The Kotel. The ramp leading up to the Dome of the Rock is new (for me). What was also new to me was the metal detectors and security. Back in 1988, you just walked into the plaza.

Look at those stones. And how precise they were. No modern machines were used to build this!

The sanctuary 

This is the Torah Ark for the synagogue IN the tunnel!

The tunnel is not meant for tall people. I don't need to worry about it!

In the tunnel

 

Israel Part 2

Time got away from me between Thanksgiving, and work, and end of year stuff! I didn't post anything else besides day 1. Of course, I am still LOVING every minute of each memory.

I toured The City of David. What was interesting about this, was that Naomi had been this past summer, and sent us a photo of a harp in a gift shop. The same window display was there when I went!

The City of David

Look at the mountain, and in the middle, you can see the tour busses!

From The City of David

A tree in the City of David

View from being in the City of David

The Jewish Quarter

Photo from the Kotel. I don't remember the plastic chairs from my visit in 1988.

The Kotel

The Kotel

The Jewish Mentalist. He was amazing! Lior Suchard does the welcome video on El Al. But he was amazing.

It was part of Hadassah Honors, and again, it was a great event.