Beit Yehonatan

2. The huge bus maneuvered through hostile territory as the streets became narrow alleyways even though trucks and vans tried to make two-way traffic out of one-way walking lanes. But, we finally reached our destination and were transferred to mini-vans for the next part of the hair-razing drive to Beit Yehonatan, more commonly referred to as "Silwan", but historically known to have been a Jewish Yemenite village – "Kfar HaTeimanim", established over 140 years ago. During the riots in the early 1900's, the Jews were expelled, leaving behind some four synagogues. Upon their arrival, the first Yemenite Jews lived in caves before any houses were built. Today Jews are returning and reclaiming the ancient waste places.