Photo of the Day/Israel 365

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In this picture, by David Rabkin, we see a Jewish woman standing alone atop the ancient stones of Israel.

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In this picture, by Itamar Hassan, we see a Jewish man celebrating the bountiful blessings of the Land of Israel. One day, the whole world will join in celebrating these blessings.

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This picture, by Safi Allman, allows us the feel the beautiful hues of crimson that illuminate the skies of Israel. Doesn’t it look like you can almost reach out and touch the vibrant colors of the Holy Land?

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The towering buildings of Tel Aviv reflectied in the water.

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Ilan Rosen’s photo features the magnificent Gamla in northern Israel. One look at the hump-like shape of the hill is enough to understand why it was called Gamla, which comes from the Hebrew word for camel/ גמל (“gamal”).

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Rebecca Kowalsky photo of a sacred Torah scroll at the Western Wall. The Torah contains the Five Books of Moses, collectively called the “Chumash,” which comes from the Hebrew word for the number five – “chamesh.”

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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 Day.

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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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We continue to commemorate the “yarzheit” of the three Israeli boys who were killed. This memorial was held at the roadside from where they were kidnapped. Just one candle of goodness can remove the darkness of evil.

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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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Rosh Pina, a beautiful village nestled in the Galilee mountains. Doorway of Love - notice the hearts.

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This photo show tens of thousands of Jews on Sukkot participating in the Bircat Kohanim - the Priestly blessings that are said daily in Israel.

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Dancing with the Torah in the Aish HaTorah Buiding in Jerusalem.

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This lovely photo by Noam Chen reminds us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

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Rebecca Kowalsky’s photo of the remains of the Southern Wall by the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Dating back to the Second Temple, this section of the wall was first discovered in the late 19th century, with ongoing excavations to this day.

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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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During last year’s massive snowstorm in Jerusalem, United Hatzalah volunteers went above and beyond the call of duty to help those trapped or injured in their homes and on the roads.

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Uri Baruch’s captured this colorful scene of a ceramic stall at the Bezalel Street Fair, a wonderful art festival on Friday’s in Jerusalem.