Members phkrause Posted July 20, 2015 Author Members Posted July 20, 2015 Noam Chen’s photo of fireworks in the Old City on Jerusalem Day. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted July 22, 2015 Author Members Posted July 22, 2015 Itamar Hassan’s magnificent photo of the Land of Israel in full bloom. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted July 22, 2015 Author Members Posted July 22, 2015 This photo by Boruch Len featured the Bania Springs in the Golan Heights, one of Israel’s wonders in the north. The spring emerges at the foot of Mount Hermon and serves as a main tributary into the Jordan River. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted July 23, 2015 Author Members Posted July 23, 2015 Israeli soldiers and medics in Nepal use teamwork to set up a fully equipped field hospital. At the end of the mission, the IDF will leave all of their sophisticated, new medical equipment behind to benefit the people of Nepal. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted July 25, 2015 Author Members Posted July 25, 2015 This beautiful photo by Yehoshua Halevi shows a herd of sheep at Nachal Prat, a refreshing stream of water that flows along part of the Judean desert. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted July 25, 2015 Author Members Posted July 25, 2015 Bar Artzi Photography took this stunning photo of “sunset hunters” by Tamrur Cliff in the Dead Sea region. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted July 28, 2015 Author Members Posted July 28, 2015 This great photo by Daniel Malkiel features Teddy Park’s sound and light fountain at the foot of the Old City walls, across the street from Jaffa Gate. The park is named for past Jerusalem mayor, Teddy Kollek. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted July 28, 2015 Author Members Posted July 28, 2015 Elad Matityahu’s photo captures the joy of Jerusalem Day at the Western Wall, celebrating the miraculous reunification of the Holy City after the Six Day War. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted July 29, 2015 Author Members Posted July 29, 2015 Noam Chen’s photo of the landmark Azrieli Towers in Tel Aviv, featuring three skyscrapers, one in the shape of a square, another a triangle and a circle! Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted July 31, 2015 Author Members Posted July 31, 2015 Ilan Rosen’s beautiful view from Mount Arbel in the lower Galilee. Showing the amazing history of the Land, one can find caves dating back to the Second Temple period dug into the slopes of Mount Arbel, which were hideouts for Jews who fought against the Outta Here 1 Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted August 1, 2015 Author Members Posted August 1, 2015 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. Outta Here 1 Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted August 1, 2015 Author Members Posted August 1, 2015 Michael Ben-Atar’s stunning photo of cranes in the unique nature reserve of Hula Valley. Each winter, millions of migrating birds arrive in Israel, the junction of three continents, on their migration course. Outta Here 1 Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted August 2, 2015 Author Members Posted August 2, 2015 Noam Chen’s stunning photo of colored sand at the Ramon Crater in the Negev. The crater, called a “makhtesh,” is a geological landform considered unique to the Negev desert of Israel. Outta Here 1 Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted August 4, 2015 Author Members Posted August 4, 2015 IDF soldiers pray at the Western Wall by Noam Chen. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted August 4, 2015 Author Members Posted August 4, 2015 Rebecca Kowalsky’s beautiful photo of sheep in Bikat HaYarden. About a 25 minute drive from Jerusalem, this town is near Mount Sartabah. In ancient times, the Sanhedrin would announce the new moon by having torches lit on mountaintops for all to see. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted August 5, 2015 Author Members Posted August 5, 2015 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 Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted August 6, 2015 Author Members Posted August 6, 2015 Ron Shoshani’s captured this gorgeous sunset over Israel’s coast. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted August 8, 2015 Author Members Posted August 8, 2015 Noam Chen’s magnificent photo of last year’s Jerusalem light festival in the Old City. Save the date: this year’s festival is coming up soon, June 3rd-11th. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted August 8, 2015 Author Members Posted August 8, 2015 Ancient ruins on Masada by Noam Chen. Located in the Judean Desert, Masada’s fortress included storehouses, living quarters, an armory, two large palaces originally built by Herod, as well as ritual baths, a synagogue and cisterns... Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted August 10, 2015 Author Members Posted August 10, 2015 Yehoshua Halevi’s photo features Nimrod’s Fortress, the biggest Crusade-era castle in all of Israel, dating back to the 13th century. Located in the beautiful setting of the Golan Heigths, these well-preserved ruins are a truly visible snapshot of history Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted August 11, 2015 Author Members Posted August 11, 2015 Daniel Malkiel’s gorgeous photo of Tel Aviv. The name Tel Aviv has a rich Hebrew meaning. “Tel” indicates an historically significant mound, with layers of civilization below it, while “Aviv” means springtime and alludes to new and fresh vitality. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted August 13, 2015 Author Members Posted August 13, 2015 Rosh Hanikra by Yehuda Poch, revealing some of the beauty of the underground caves of Israel. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted August 13, 2015 Author Members Posted August 13, 2015 Rebecca Kowalsky photo of the lifting of the Torah after being read at the Western Wall. In Hebrew, this special custom of raising up the Torah for all to see is called “hagba.” Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted August 13, 2015 Author Members Posted August 13, 2015 Elad Matityahu’s photo of the “House of Cards” at the Hurva Synagogue in Jerusalem’s Old City. An international art exhibit, the face cards are varied to reflect the locale, so look closely and see if you can spot the biblical figures featured. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
Members phkrause Posted August 14, 2015 Author Members Posted August 14, 2015 Yosef Symond’s lovely photo of a gazebo in the Hula Valley Nature Reserve in northern Israel, a perfect place for nature lovers and bird-watchers. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60
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