From the sadness and solemnity of Yad VaShem we learned about one of Jerusalem's oldest neighborhoods by means of a scavenger hunt. Before the hunt began, we were given free time in Machane Yehudah, Jerusalem's main open-air Jewish market. After wandering for only a minute or two, it is clear that there is nothing edible that you cannot buy in Machane Yehudah: fresh and dried fruits, baked goods, fish, meat, beans and spices are all in abundance in this feast for the senses. My purchases included dried figs, dried dates, roasted pistachios and a falafel.
The scavenger hunt focused on the adjoining neighborhood of Nachlaot, one of the first neighborhoods established outside the Old City walls. Our group was divided into three teams, with each team taking a different route but required to answer the same questions. We had to count how many stars of David were worked into the architecture, we had to answer a question on kashrut and on Jewish numerology, and we had to find a particular window based on a black and white photograph. My team consisted of Alli, Donna, and Elinor, and I thought we were destined for victory. But, alas, it was one of those Goliath moments, I guess, as CJ's team were the ultimate winners.
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