A woman selling produce in the
Old City of Jerusalem

In the Muslim Quarter
of the Old City

Service of Holy Fire, in the
Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Military service is mandatory
for all Israelis (excluding those
Israelis who are Arab) at the
age of 18. It is a bit disconcerting
to see so many young people
toting semi-automatic weapons

In the Jewish Quarter

More views of the Muslim Quarter

The Western (Wailing) Wall. A holy
site for Jews, it is the only remaining
part of Solomon's Temple

As my friend Jason commented,
the Western Wall is the
"Chuck E Cheese of Bar Mitzvahs"