Israel Maintains Delicate Balance of Freedom of Religion

Catholic priests take part in vespers at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Although legislation describes Israel as a 'Jewish' state it also provides for freedom of worship which is respected in practice.

Israel Maintains Delicate Balance of Freedom of Religion

The hall leading to the residence of the Armenian Patriarch at the Cathedral of St. James in Jerusalem. Although legislation describes Israel as a 'Jewish' state it also provides for freedom of worship which is respected in practice.

Israel Maintains Delicate Balance of Freedom of Religion

The golden dome and mosque of Haram al-Sharif on Temple Mount perched over the Western Wall. Although legislation describes Israel as a 'Jewish' state it also provides for freedom of worship which is respected in practice.

Israel Maintains Delicate Balance of Freedom of Religion

An Ethiopian priest in prayer in the Ethiopian Church adjacent to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Although legislation describes Israel as a 'Jewish' state it also provides for freedom of worship which is respected in practice.

Israel Maintains Delicate Balance of Freedom of Religion

Ceiling and hanging chandelier at the Armenian Cathedral of St. James in Jerusalem. Although legislation describes Israel as a 'Jewish' state it also provides for freedom of worship which is respected in practice.

Israel Maintains Delicate Balance of Freedom of Religion

The Al-Aqsa Mosque's dome viewed from a window of the Aish HaTorah Jewish Orthodox organization and yeshiva. Although legislation describes Israel as a 'Jewish' state it also provides for freedom of worship which is respected in practice.

Israel Maintains Delicate Balance of Freedom of Religion

A priesthood trainee leads vespers at the Armenian Cathedral of St. James in Jerusalem. Although legislation describes Israel as a 'Jewish' state it also provides for freedom of worship which is respected in practice.

Israel Maintains Delicate Balance of Freedom of Religion

The main hall at the residence of the Armenian Patriarch at the Cathedral of St. James in Jerusalem. Although legislation describes Israel as a 'Jewish' state it also provides for freedom of worship which is respected in practice.

Israel Maintains Delicate Balance of Freedom of Religion

A Catholic nun takes part in vespers at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Although legislation describes Israel as a 'Jewish' state it also provides for freedom of worship which is respected in practice.

Israel Maintains Delicate Balance of Freedom of Religion

The main hall at the residence of the Armenian Patriarch at the Cathedral of St. James in Jerusalem. Although legislation describes Israel as a 'Jewish' state it also provides for freedom of worship which is respected in practice.

Israel Maintains Delicate Balance of Freedom of Religion

The hall leading to the residence of the Armenian Patriarch at the Cathedral of St. James in Jerusalem. Although legislation describes Israel as a 'Jewish' state it also provides for freedom of worship which is respected in practice.

Israel Maintains Delicate Balance of Freedom of Religion

The golden dome and mosque of Haram al-Sharif on Temple Mount perched over the Western Wall. Although legislation describes Israel as a 'Jewish' state it also provides for freedom of worship which is respected in practice.

Israel Maintains Delicate Balance of Freedom of Religion

The golden dome and mosque of Haram al-Sharif on Temple Mount perched over the Western Wall. Although legislation describes Israel as a 'Jewish' state it also provides for freedom of worship which is respected in practice.

Israel Maintains Delicate Balance of Freedom of Religion

A prayer book at the Armenian Cathedral of St. James in Jerusalem. Although legislation describes Israel as a 'Jewish' state it also provides for freedom of worship which is respected in practice.

Israel Maintains Delicate Balance of Freedom of Religion

The golden dome and mosque of Haram al-Sharif on Temple Mount perched over the Western Wall. Although legislation describes Israel as a 'Jewish' state it also provides for freedom of worship which is respected in practice.

Israel Maintains Delicate Balance of Freedom of Religion

Stained glass windows adorn the hall leading to the residence of the Armenian Patriarch at the Cathedral of St. James in Jerusalem. Although legislation describes Israel as a 'Jewish' state it also provides for freedom of worship which is respected in practice.

Israel Maintains Delicate Balance of Freedom of Religion

The golden dome and mosque of Haram al-Sharif on Temple Mount perched over the Western Wall. Although legislation describes Israel as a 'Jewish' state it also provides for freedom of worship which is respected in practice.

Israel Maintains Delicate Balance of Freedom of Religion

An Armenian priest in a purple robe at the Armenian Cathedral of St. James in Jerusalem. Although legislation describes Israel as a 'Jewish' state it also provides for freedom of worship which is respected in practice.