Orthodox Jewish Cultural Tour

On this tour of Orthodox Jewish culture, you'll learn about the customs and traditions of the local community and visit the neighbourhoods of Jerusalem where they reside.

Description

The tour begins at the designated time at Davidka Square, specifically at the bus stop in front of the Abraham Jerusalem Hostel.

Participants will explore the significance of the curls of the Orthodox Jews and the reasons behind their characteristic black attire. The tour will cover key sites in Jerusalem popular with this important Jewish religious community.

Initially, the group will visit the Mahane Yehuda Market to learn about foods commonly consumed by Orthodox Jews. The community also frequents specific shops catering to their religious practices, particularly in the Zichron Moshe neighbourhood.

The tour continues to the Mea She'arim district, home to the Ultraorthodox Jews. Here, participants will gain insights into their social and religious customs, beliefs and rites, followed by a visit to the Ge'ula neighbourhood to further understand their way of life.

In total, the tour lasts 2.5 hours, concluding at the vicinity of the starting point.