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Coordinates: 31°47′13″N 35°13′20″E. Mea She'arim Street. A wall plastered with pashkevilin (announcements) in Mea Shearim. 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 ...
Jul 12, 2009 · Discover Meah Shearim in Jerusalem, Israel: Neighborhood in Jerusalem is home to the ultra-orthodox haredim.
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.
Jun 2018 • Couples. If you are interested in mezuzahs, menorahs and other Judaica, Mea Shearim is a wonderful corner of Jerusalem. If you go, please dress "modestly" - men in long pants and shirts (no bare skin), women in dresses or skirts and at least short sleeves (no sleeveless, no pants, no shorts).
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The history of Mea Shearim. Mea Shearim, meaning "hundred gates" in Hebrew, was established in the late 19th century by a small group of Orthodox Jewish families who strived to create a community that strictly adhered to Jewish law. Over time, the neighborhood grew and became a stronghold of Ultra-Orthodox Judaism in Jerusalem.
Mea Shearim is a neighborhood located in the heart of Jerusalem, Israel, that is rich in both history and cultural significance. The name “Mea Shearim” means “100 gates” in Hebrew, and refers to the many entrances to the neighborhood. This name was inspired by the biblical verse (Jeremiah 31:20), which states: “Is Ephraim my dear son?
Mea Shearim in Jerusalem Photo: Dafna Gilat A decade later, more conservative tendencies started to gain momentum, and today, the quarter is the home of the city’s ultra-Orthodox communities living according to the 18th century life-style of the East European shtetl (Jewish village), with dozens of small yeshivas and saynagogues scattered all ...
