Photo of the Day/Israel 365

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This photo by Noam Chen shows fireworks over Tel Aviv celebrating Israel Independence Day.

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The Galilee is a hilly region in the northern part of Israel. Here we see a ray of light shining from the heavens on it's green hills.

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Grace & Rick Knelsen photo of Israeli olives ("zay-teem" in Hebrew). Here’s how to get this taste of Israel: wash olives well in cold water, then marinate with lemon juice, olive oil, thinly sliced lemons, garlic and optional fresh herbs or chili.

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Channa Wander’s photo of the Western Wall last Sukkot.

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Yehuda Poch’s photo of a pomegranate ("rimon"). At its crown, the pomegranate has a six part star and is the only place the Star of David appears in nature. According to Jewish teachings, the numerous seeds in the Pomegranate represent the 613 commandment

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Many look forward to the annual Jerusalem light festival, where Israeli and international artists display their beautiful installations throughout the week-long festivities.

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A beautiful picture by Noam Chen of the Jerusalem neighborhood of Yemin Moshe with it's famous windmill on the right.

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Boruch Len’s photo of a harvester of watermelons ("a-va-TEE-akh"), the robust summer fruit that is enjoyed this season in Israel.

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This beautiful shot, by Galit Trager, displays the sun peeking through the clouds, its rays extending towards the land of Israel, inspiring us to think of God’s blessing.

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The forests of the Negev Desert decorated with beautiful red anemones.

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Walking through time - visitors crossing an ancient street at the archaeological park of Beit She'an, northern Israel.

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Winter clouds reflections at the Hula Lake Park nature reserve, Northern Israel

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The Israeli spacecraft Beresheet takes a selfie 37,600 km from Earth. (photo credit: SPACEIL IAI)

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The majestic forests of Israel as seen near the Sataf forest.