Passover in Jerusalem

The following series was shot at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City on the Intermediate Days of the Passover Holiday. Here, worshippers hold aloft a Seferadi community Torah scroll, encased in a traditional solid wooden housing during festive morning services at the Western Wall. Click on the photo to see a full-sized image.
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Passover in Jerusalem

Sprigs of fragrant branches and leaves, inhaled to refresh the senses are commonly passed around at Sepharadi community services, and as seen here during morning prayers at Western Wall, Passover 2005. Click on the photo to see a full-sized image.
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Passover in Jerusalem

Fathers and sons during annual Passover communal Priestly Blessing at Western Wall, Jerusalem. Click on the photo to see a full-sized image.
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Passover in Jerusalem

Ultra-orthodox youths on scaffolding get a better view of the ceremony, as multitudes of worshippers crowd the plaza. Click on the photo to see a full-sized image.
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