May 6, 2015, Updated June 18, 2015

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Ultra-orthodox Israeli, Meir Lebel – nicknamed the dancing Jerusalemite – has been as a fire breather since the age of 12.

The goal of the 37-year-old, who performs at different events in the ultra-orthodox Jewish community, is to spread happiness.

Here, Lebel takes to the ramparts of the Old City of Jerusalem to demonstrate his work

This week’s photograph of the week is by Nati Shohat /Flash90.

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