On the eve of Passover, observant Jewish start panicking. To get rid of every one of leavened bread crumbs, boil all the pots, burn the rakes, wash the dishes, spoons and forks, one needs strong nerves and a clear plan of action. Who else but the orthodox Jews know what to do in this difficult and confusing situation? Surely, most of you before Passover have seen in the streets around synagogues the public “steaming” and “burning”, but all this is nothing compared to a careful approach of the ultra-Orthodox Mea Shearim neighborhood.

So what is in the program? First, the atmosphere. If you hate “Dosim”, dependents and parasites, will not like this tour and you will be uncomfortable. We’re going in a good mood, and to have a good time.

Second, we expect several unforgettable hours in the midst of the holiday preparations – people running around, vats of boiling water, and hundreds of children. We will walk through the narrow streets of the area that gets media attention very day, but few people really understand what’s going on there. We will see “washable” bakeries and shops, wayward locals, pre-Easter excitement and hear many interesting stories of the neighborhood.

I’ll show you the contrasts of Mea Shearim. It’s mind-boggling how on a small plot of land the 200-year-old fashion, modern cars, expensive jewelry shops and women in burkas coexist. We will see how the people from whom you expect aggression and hatred can smile. You will learn about how this quarter was founded, and what happens there today.