Israel, Galilee, Nazareth, A young Franciscan monk in the plaza in front of the or Basilica of the Annunciationl. Behind him is a mosaic donated by the Vatican.

Israel, The Muhraqa Sanctuary and Monastery commemorating the Old Testament Bible story of the sacrificial contest between the Hebrew prophet Elijah and the priests of Baal on Mount Carmel.

Jordan, Madaba, The nave and iconostasis in St. Georges Church, a Greek Orthodox church. The famous Madaba Map of the Holy Land, circa 560 A.D., is surrounded by the chains.

Jordan, Madaba, Icons in the Greek Orthodox St. Georges Church. This church contains the famous Madaba Map of the Holy Land, crafted in 560 A.D.

Israel, Jerusalem, Jewish Quarter, A bar mitzvah procession moves toward the entrance to the Jewish Quarter of the Old City.

Israel, Jerusalem, Jewish Quarter, A bar mitzvah procession moves toward the entrance to the Jewish Quarter of the Old City. Musicians with kudu horn shofars play the saxophone whle participants dance...

Israel, Jerusalem, Jewish Quarter, A bar mitzvah procession moves toward the entrance to the Jewish Quarter of the Old City. One young boy carries the Torah scrolls.

Israel, Jerusalem, Jewish Quarter, Musicians lead the procession before a bar mitzvah ceremony in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City. The Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls is a UNESCO World Heritage...

Israel, Jerusalem, Jewish Quarter, Musicians lead the procession before a bar mitzvah ceremony in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City. The Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls is a UNESCO World Heritage...

Israel, Jerusalem, Jewish Quarter, Musicians lead the procession before a bar mitzvah ceremony in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City. The Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls is a UNESCO World Heritage...

Israel, Jerusalem, Jewish Quarter, Musicians lead the procession before a bar mitzvah ceremony in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City. The Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls is a UNESCO World Heritage...

Israel, Jerusalem, Jewish Quarter, A woman dressed up to attend a bar mitzvah celebration in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City. The Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site...