The days leading up to Passover are pretty crazy. There is a frenzy in the air and people act as if there will be no tomorrow. It is not peaceful, in fact people are more aggressive and rude than usual. So, with some hesitation I ventured out because I needed supplies. It gave me the opportunity to take a few photos of things that were interesting.
In the market there are these 'flat' cabbages. The leaves are great for making rolled or stuffed cabbage.
The picture isn't all that clear but look at the size of them next to the corn.
Throughout the year the Jewish shop owners have to meet certain requirements to keep their 'Kosher' license.
Some Rabbis come and make their inspections. In the above photo they are questioning the shop owner. They then give him specific instructions on how to keep kosher during the Passover week.
The shop owners then have to say certain prayers, pay a certain amount of money and then they are issued their 'Kosher for Passover' license.
All over the place you can see some very happy birds and little piles of bread, pitta, cake and other baked goods.
Exodus 12:15 Seven days shall ye eat unleavened bread; even the first day ye shall put away leaven out of your houses: for whosoever eateth leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that soul shall be cut off from Israel.
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