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Mea Shearim ( Hebrew: מאה שערים, lit., "hundred gates"; contextually, "a hundred fold") is one of the oldest Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem outside of the Old City. It is populated by Haredi Jews, and was built by members of the Old Yishuv .
Visiting Mea Shearim is an interesting and positive experience as it is one of the oldest Jewish neighbourhoods in Jerusalem and has a strong 19th century Eastern European flavor to it. We started our walk into Mea Shearim from the lower end (nearest the Old City, near the Ministry of Education) and walked for over a kilometre.
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Meah Shearim (a name which means "one hundred gates") is the core of present-day Geulah, and a historic monument in itself. Built in 1874 by a group of shareholders who pooled their resources to purchase the tract of land, Mea Shearim was the second Jewish neighborhood to be built outside the walls of the Old City.
Aug 3, 2019 · The neighbourhood of Mea She’arim, built in 1874, is near the Old City of Jerusalem (it is named after its “100 gates”). Today its narrow streets are a stronghold for the Haredim,...
Mea Shearim offers a captivating journey into the heart of Israel's ultra-Orthodox community. Its narrow streets, ancient rituals, and deep-rooted traditions transport visitors to a world that feels centuries away from modernity.
Jul 12, 2009 · Discover Meah Shearim in Jerusalem, Israel: Neighborhood in Jerusalem is home to the ultra-orthodox haredim.
