Seven Places in Israel That Will Make You Cry
From Anthony Grant, former About.com Guide
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Seven Places in Israel That Will Make You Cry
Seven Places in Israel That Will Make You Cry
Photo: Gilad Benari
According to Rich Cohen, author of Israel is Real, "there is a condition suffered by tourists who visit Israel...called the Jersualem Syndrome. It's contracted mostly by Christians, who, touched by the light of the city and its ancient names, lose their minds..." It's both more and less complicated than that, and not even necessarily about religion, but by extension, there are some places in Israel that could reduce even the most stoic travelers to tears.