The funeral of elder kabbalist Rabbi Yitzchak Kaduri took place in Jerusalem, Sunday. Upwards of 300,000 people took part in the procession and funeral for the revered sage.
Mourners fill the streets
Jerusalem residents stand on balconies and rooftops as Rabbi Kaduri's funeral procession passes
Border Police taking part in the funeral procession
'Kikar Shabbos' - Sabbath Square, in Mea Shearim is packed with mourners in each direction, as far as the eye can see
Schools and yeshivas in Jerusalem are let out in order to be present as the funeral procession passes
Mourners on rooftops as the procession passes through Jerusalem
Posters throughout Jerusalem proclaimed mourning on behalf of various yeshivas and organizations. Ariel Sharon's photo was covered by stickers reading "we won't forgive, we won't forget" and "to the grave" was written below his name.
Brandeis street, behind Jerusalem's Central Bus Station, packed with mourners
The entrance to Jerusalem is blocked off to allow masses to gravitate toward Har HaMenuchot
Crowd thickens as members of the procession pour into Har HaMenuchot cemetery.
All types of Israeli Jews, along with planeloads of mourners from outside Israel (seven reportedly from France)came together to bid farewell to the revered rabbi
A young woman recites Psalms as the funeral procession passes
Rabbi Yitzchak Kaduri, may his memory be a blessing to all of Israel
(Photos: Jonathan Stein)