Photo of the Day/Israel 365

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The Dead Sea by Daniel Malkiel. Fresh water flows into the Dead Sea but no water flows out. Its stagnant water represents one who fails to grow and develop. We should choose rather to be like life-sustainable water and continue our learning and growing.

Edited May 4, 2015 by pkrause

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A photo of Mount Timna by Rob Laskin.

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The Latrun Bridge over the Valley of Ayalon by Yehoshua Derovan. This valley is famous for one of Joshua’s battles in which he calls upon the sun to stop in the sky until the battle is over: “O sun, stand still upon Gibeon, and you..." (Joshua 10:12)

Edited May 6, 2015 by pkrause

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This delicious Israeli treat sesame halva is sold at the Halva Kingdom in Jerusalem’s open market. On your next trip, come and sample cappuccino halva, pecan halva, chocolate chip halva, craison halva, pistachio halva.

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Two brothers who made aliyah from Brazil show off their passion for Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics and music. They hope to raise awareness of self-defense skills among Israelis.

Edited May 9, 2015 by pkrause

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Boruch Len’s incredible photo tells a story of faith versus effort!

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Rebecca Kowalsky’s photo of the southern wall excavations in the Old City of Jerusalem. The southern wall was a place from which Jews ascended to the Temple Mount in the times of the Second Temple.

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Yehoshua Halevi’s fabulous photograph of the Shofar being sounded in the Land of Israel.

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Winter currents at the picturesque Saar Falls in the Golan Heights, Israel.

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This beautiful photo by Yehoshua Halevi features Mount Hermon, the country’s highest point with a 2,814-meter peak. It served as the northern boundary of the Promised Land (Deut. 3:8).

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The city of Shechem in Judea & Samaria by Boruch Len. Shechem is first mentioned in Genesis 12:6 as Abraham’s first stop in Israel. Later, Joseph was buried here. See also Psalms 60 and 108 for King David’s mention of this city.

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Rebecca Kowalsky’s photo of a woman in prayer at the Western Wall.

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This photo by Grace & Rick Knelsen of children enjoying the beach in Nahariya, Israel’s northernmost coastal city. The name “Nahariya” comes from the Hebrew word “nahar” which means “river”.

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Ilan’s Rosen took this incredible photo of Israeli air force planes flying in formation over Masada.

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This photo by Noam Chem shows fireworks over Tel Aviv celebrating Israel Independence Dayg the beach in Nahariya, Israel’s northernmost coastal city. The name “Nahariya” comes from the Hebrew word “nahar” which means “river”.

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This magnificent photo shows Makhtesh Ramon, or the Ramon Crater. It is the largest crater in the Negev.

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A Jewish girl walking on the cobblestone streets of the Old city of Jerusalem.

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Migdal Afek is a national park near Rosh HaAyin, Israel. On the site are the ruins of a Crusader castle.

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In this photo by Noam Chen we see the entrance to an art gallery in the Jewish Quarter of the old city of Jerusalem.

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The buildings of Tel Aviv glowing at night.

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The Western Wall is where Jews from around the world have gathered to pray for centuries.

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The beautiful Tel Aviv skyline at sunset.

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Jaffa Road is one of the longest and oldest major streets in Jerusalem. In this photo one can see the modern day Jerusalem light rail.

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This amazing photo by Noam Chen shows the Tel Aviv skyline and shore