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I have read that some people in Me'a She'arim would agree to be photographed if asked to, but how could I tell who they are? I am not versed in the various factions and their slightly different dress codes. I only dared to ask one shopkeeper. He refused, and politely, I should say. I asked him why people in the neighborhood are unwilling to be photographed. He mumbled something and finally said: "Many righteous people did not want to be photographed". That was the only conversation I had with a person from Me'a She'arim, if indeed that shopkeeper was a local. Generally I had the impression that I better avoid even eye contact with people, especially men.

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4 comments

  • The Haridim dont like to have anything to do with "the new world" which means as you know anything thats not on basic living thats why there so aganist you taking pics and sorry to it might also be bec. your a women if aman will go who know??

    said photo of thewise000 thewise000 2006.06.15 at 02:23:07 PDT

  • Yes, it must be easier for men and for non-Zionists, i.e., gentiles.

    said photo of orlyyahalom orlyyahalom 2006.06.15 at 02:28:03 PDT

  • Reading your comments I see it was a really difficult walk.....

    said photo of tfrarug tfrarug 2006.06.15 at 03:00:04 PDT

  • What an interesting insight into what remains a mysterious culture. Thanks, Fred

    said photo of assistantchief84 assistantchief84 2006.07.15 at 09:51:25 PDT

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