We were excited to finally find the Great Synagogue. We had walked right by it and missed it somehow. In doing so, we were directed to the most beautiful Synagogue we have ever seen.
The Rabbi was very hospitable and had been to New Orleans, Baton Rouge and even Jackson, Ms. There was a huge ornate depiciation of the Tree of Life and inside the Great Hall was
a huge gold depiciation of the Temple. The prayer benches were beautifully carved. Hopefully we will be able to go back today and take pictures as we were not allowed to do so on Shabbat.
We walked about but being Shabbat the streets were not busy. However, when the evening came and Shabbat was over people were everywhere shopping and dining out. We purchased dinner from a stand that made pizzas and bagels etc. Then we stopped at another stall and bought mango juice. We found a bench where we could dine and take in the atmosphere. There was a traffic circle that Bruce was sure he would never like to attempt. It was so full of cars. I am attaching a picture to give you an idea. What a place this is. Tommorrow, we go out to the Carmel Market, and this time hope to find it full of goods.
In Jesus,
Bruce and Dana
