Photo of the Day/Israel 365

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The Tunisian Synagogue in Acco by Rick & Grace Knelsen. The synagogue is literally covered in mosaics, boasting hundreds of millions of natural stones from all over Israel.

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This stunning photo by Yosef Symonds of a herd of sheep in Beit Shemesh, reminiscent of biblical times in the Land of Israel.

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We are thrilled to introduce you to our newest and youngest photographer, Zvi Moss from Beit Shemesh, Israel. You’ll never believe it but Zvi just turned 13 and is about to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah! We wish Zvi a hearty Mazal Tov.

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This spectacular photo by Boruch Len shows the largest synagogue in Jerusalem. A replica of a synagogue destroyed in Belz, Poland during the Holocaust, its rebuilding stands for the eternity of the Jewish people.

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The Jezreel Valley by Ilan Rosen. For thousands of years, this area was known for its Biblical history. When the Zionist pioneers found it, it was a malaria infested swampland, yet through their love and labor, this fertile area became rich and productive

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A nighttime stroll in the Old City of Jerusalem by Boruch Len.

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Ilan Rosen’s gorgeous photo of a Tel Aviv beach at sunset.

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Rebecca Kowalsky’s stunning photograph of fishing boats in Eilat.

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Check out Israel’s annual Hebrew Book Week! Outdoor book fairs are held all over the country, along with literary events such as get-togethers with authors and public readings. Now that’s the People of the Book!

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Elad Matityahu’s stunning photo of sunset over Har Adar, a town just outside of Jerusalem.

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Yosef Symonds’ cool photo of a musical statue at Azrieli Towers in Tel Aviv.

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This photo by Noam Chen features the Roman ruins in Caesarea, a city on the Mediterranean that Herod dedicated to Caesar Augustus more than 2,000 years ago. Today it is not only a relic of the past, but a popular tourist attraction.

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Hebrew Book Week is a great festival celebrated around the country, with outdoor fairs and book readings.

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Date palms by Boruch Len. Did you know that the ‘honey’ that Israel is blessed with does not refer to bee’s honey? According to Jewish tradition, it refers to date honey which was a rich delicacy in Biblical times.

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The Western Wall in Jerusalem, the spiritual capital of the world and the true capital of the State of Israel.

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Ilan Rosen’s photo of a kippah (yarmulke) stand in Israel. Which one is your favorite?!

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Zvi Moss, our amazing 13 year old photographer from Beit Shemesh, impresses us again with his beautiful photo of horses in northern Israel.

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Rebecca Kowalsky’s photo of a hay harvest in the Land of Israel.

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Almond tree blossoms by Ilan Rosen. They are the first trees to blossom throughout Israel, and the pink and white flowers give way to almonds in just a few months. Almond trees have grown in Israel since Biblical times.

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Noam Chen’s gorgeous photo of Rosh HaNikra, where the sea meets the cliffs at Israel’s northernmost tip.

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The beautiful Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) by Noam Chen.

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An IDF soldier gets a surprise visit at the end of basic training.

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Boruch Len’s incredible photo of waves hitting a moss-covered rock on Israel’s coast.

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A stunning cloudy night over Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) by Daniel Malkiel.

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Zvi Moss, age 13, photographed a moment of true Israeli pride, at the Machane Yehuda marketplace in Jerusalem.