Jerusalem at night

Shabbat Shalom!

After sunset and the beginning of the Sabbath, we walked into the Old City of Jerusalem. We passed several Jewish men who were returning home after praying at the Western Wall. We entered the city through the Damascus Gate and walked through the Muslim Quarter. Then, we followed a portion of the Via Dolorosa (The Way of the Cross) to the Christian Quarter, stopping at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. We continued into the Jewish Quarter and visited the Western Wall.

Upon returning to our hotel, we were reminded that there is a shabbat elevator that stops on every floor so observant Jews don't have to push a button, which would be considered working on the Sabbath.Read more