Women's Section, a photo from Jerusalem, Yerushalayim

Photographer's Note

The mystical Western Wall (a.k.a. Wailing Wall) is what remains of the Jewish Second Temple, destroyed by the legions of Titus in 70 AD, during the Great Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire.

It is considered an open-air synagogue and strictly run according to Orthodox law, which is based on patriarchal values.

Accordingly, women are confined to a small section, its size roughly one-fourth the size of the men's. It can become very crowded during religious holidays.

The men's section includes a large, long indoor praying area, along the covered part of the wall; this is very important in heat, rain or snow conditions. For women there's just a small shelter.

Women are expected to pray silently or inaudibly, so as not to distract male worshipers nearby. No Torah scrolls are allowed in the women's section.

So far, non-Orthodox movements, like liberal, reform and conservative Judaism have been unsuccessful in achieving sex equality in the site, or at least less sex discrimination.

The shot was taken just above a partition that separates between the men's and the women's sections. This was basically the only POV available to include both the women and the wall.

In particular I like the expression of the woman standing facing the wall on the extreme left.

mezz, jhm, pierrefonds, rakeshgupta, talikf, alvaraalto, TeresaT, isabela_sor, vinicio, pranab, Vini έχουν(ει) επιλέξει αυτή τη σημείωση ως χρήσιμη

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Angshu (56760) 2006-03-06 4:00

This is nice shot Daniel, highlighting the solemnity. Good idea of sepia toning the image. A very informative note too
Regards
Angshu

Gerrit (62042) 2006-03-06 4:17

Hi Daniel,
a very different image. I like especially the women on the plastic chairs patiently waiting their turnes.
Thanks and regards, Gerrit

jasmis (58653) 2006-03-06 4:54

Well, for me quite astonishing photo. Very educational. Great, wide note. Well done, indeed. Regards, Daniel.

mezz (249) 2006-03-06 5:29

Very informative photo and note. I've been curious about this place for a while and you've given me a glimpse of what it might be like to visit the place.

jhm (211734) 2006-03-06 6:51

Hi Daniel,
You write a excellent part story out of the old period, I learn every day on TE through the good notes. Impression how a lot young women and young girl here can see on these praying day, the sepia care for a extra adding at the picture. You did good job.
Thanks a lot.
John.

pierrefonds (113512) 2006-03-06 8:00

Hi Daniel

This is a nice photo with a good composition. I had seen some photos of that wall but the men section only.

Pierre

rakeshgupta (2672) 2006-03-06 11:19

Hello daniel,
Nice capture. I like the shot, the POV. Very well taken shot and excellent description lets us to understand Israel's rich culture and tradition.
Thanks for sharing.
- Rakesh

zeca (19762) 2006-03-06 12:04

Nice shot, showing aspects from Israel΄s culture. We can feel the power of this place on many details, nicely captured. The sepia option is excelent for this scene. Good POV also! Well done! Tfs!
Zeca

talikf (1290) 2006-03-06 15:10

The picture looks great in sepia Daniel, it provides a very special feeling. Nicely done!

Rossignol (2289) 2006-03-06 15:20

Hi Daniel,
Nice gritty, almost documentary style feeling to this shot, and nice sepia tones. It's interesting to see the women of all ages and styles of dress, united in prayer by the wall. You've captured great textures in the wall itself.
Well done
Peter

alvaraalto (42804) 2006-03-06 17:36

Hi Daniel,
This scene is so beyond my perceptions of the modern world that to me this old fashioned sepia approach is the only way to show it. Excellent work.
Groet Rob

TeresaT (10806) 2006-03-06 18:46

Hi daniel
Great composition, with very good light efects.
the sepia tones really ework on this one.
Regards
Teresa

isabela_sor (47748) 2006-03-07 1:12

Educational, solemn and faithfulness in one picture!Great note and good choice for sepia tones!
All the best
Isabela

bantonbuju (51815) 2006-03-07 4:57

hi daniel,
i was thinking that you disguised yourself as a woman in order to enter the area :-))
isnt it true that you are not allowed to the area as a male?
interesting timeless version and in fact not so often seen - the male part, not only larger but also more often photographed, is better known;
best wishes, jerzy

gaby (19819) 2006-03-07 7:04

Daniel bonsoir - splendid view of the wall with a wonderful sepia and a little foggy atmosphere on the right - I'm a Jerusalem lover and I like a lot your shot -
Have a nice week
Thanks
Rgs
Gaby

vinicio (23423) 2006-03-08 2:27

Interesting shot with detailed note, compliments, I like also this sepia that create a nice atmosphere.
Ciao
Vinicio

bjtindle (0) 2006-03-30 22:50

I love this photo. Can I ask, how much of an area is the wall? I agree with you about the woman on the far left. And, is this the same wall where notes/prayers are left? It is great having a site like this where you can see the different cultures! Beautifully done. Very nice note!

clic (76) 2006-05-15 10:24

Shalom Daniel
Interesting perspective rendered by the different rows of pilgrims.
Pleasing soft contrast sepia toning.
Much instructive note.
Many thanks.
Robert

pranab (5354) 2006-06-20 3:17

daniel,
like the texture and tone of this photo. it seems to represent the mood here. great note to add more meaning to this shot.

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Copyright: daniel yoffe (pastadog) (13111)
Genre: Τοποθεσίες
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Date Taken: 2005-12-06
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