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Still life of pomegranates.
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And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD and wept in anguish. Then she made a vow and said, “O LORD of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a male child, then I will give him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall come upon his head.” ~1 Samuel 10-11 Stock Credits: / Woman by pieceofmestock.deviantart.com / Keys by bazzlestock.deviantart.com
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West Bank, Palestine: Sun sets on razor wire at a Jewish Settler enclave in the West Bank, Palestine.
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An orthodox Jew is praying at the western wall in Jerusalem. The wall also known as the wailing wall or the “Kotel” is the most sacred and holy place for jews. This is the last remaining wall from the old temple that was destroyed over 2000 years ago. This person is using the old testament bible. The black outfit is typical to the orthodox jews. Winner: My Country Challenge PostCard Style group —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-- / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—--
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Tzadik ( “righteous one;” pl. tzadikim) is a title which is generally given to those who are considered to be righteous such as a spiritual master or rebbe. The root of the word tzadik, is tzedek , which means justice or righteousness. This term thus refers to one who acts righteously. In classic Jewish thought, the true title of tzadik can only be applied to one who not only never sins, but also has eradicated any inclination to do so. The Talmud says that at least 36 Tzadikim Nistarim - anonymous tzadikim - are living among us at all times; they are anonymous, and it is for their sake alone that the world is not destroyed. The Talmud and the Kabbalah offer various ideas about the nature and role of these 36 tzadikim. The image was taken in the Wstern Wall Jerusalem. / Passover April 22 2008.
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West Bank, Palestine: A young Palestinian man throws a stone through a cloud of tear gass towards an Israeli Defence Force tank.
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I was always fascinated by the story of Anne Frank—saddened so by it too. I had an uncle, a priest, who was tortured in the concentration camps of WWII – fortunately, for him, he was rescued the day he was to be exterminated. I saw this picture – and it made me think of Anne Frank – maybe how she might have looked had she lived…. / I hope you don’t think it disrespectful – but my mind was thinking of that sweet girl – and how her life had been cut so short. I wonder if Anne might look anything similar— I wanted to put this in black and white – and not sepia….felt it said more that way. Stock courtesy of / [link] Peace and All Things Good! Claudia
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Crossing Paths. A Muslim and Jewish women at the Nazareth open market, Israel
by Eyal NahmiasUS$4.83–US$110.20
A muslim and Jewish women cross paths at the open market in Nazareth, Israel. The modern clothing and the traditional garb serves as a reminder to the wonderful cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds of all people in Israel. Nikon D70 / 18-70mm 3.5/4.5 DX Nikon / 200 ISO / Aperture Priority, —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-- / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—--
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Meah Shearim, is one of the oldest neighborhoods in west Jerusalem, Israel, built by the original settlers of Yishuv haYashan and even today populated mainly by Haredi Jews. / The name “Mea Shearim” is derived from a verse in the Bible – Genesis 26:12. Isaac sowed in that land, and in that year he reaped “a hundredfold”; God had blessed him. The residents hoped that like Isaac, they, too would prosper and enjoy God’s blessings. Some interpret the name literally, as “100 Gates. History / Meah Shearim was established in 1874 as the second settlement outside the walls of the Old City by a building society of 100 shareholders. Pooling their resources, the society members purchased a tract of land outside the Old City, which was severely overcrowded and plagued by poor sanitation, and built a new neighborhood with the goal of improving their standards of living. Very few dared to leave the protection of the walls in those days. The terrain was rocky and uncultivated, and Arab marauders roamed freely. Conrad Schick, a German Christian architect and missionary, drew up a plan for Meah Shearim in 1846. Joseph Rivlin, one of the heads of the Jewish community in Jerusalem, and a Christian Arab from Bethlehem, were the contractors. The work was carried out by both Jewish and non-Jewish workers. The quarter was surrounded by a wall, with gates that were locked every evening. By October 1880, 100 apartments were ready for occupancy and a lottery was held to assign them to families. By the turn of the century, there were 300 houses, a flour mill and a bakery. Conrad Schick planned for open green space in each courtyard, but cowsheds were built instead. Meah Shearim was the first quarter in Jerusalem to have street lights. Haredi lifestyle / Meah Shearim StreetToday, Meah Shearim remains an Old World enclave in the heart of Jerusalem. With its overwhelmingly Haredi population, the streets retain the flavor of an East European shtetl. Life revolves around strict adherence to Jewish law, prayer and the study of Jewish texts. Traditions in dress may include black frock coats and black or fur-trimmed hats for men (although there are many other clothing styles, depending on the religious sub-group to which they belong), and long-sleeved, modest clothing for women. In some groups, the women wear thick black stockings all year long, including summer. Married women wear a variety of headcoverings, from wigs to headscarves. The men have beards and some grow long sidecurls, called peyos. Chasidic groups with a large number of followers in Meah Shearim include Breslov, Slonim and Toldos Aharon. Meah Shearim is also the stronghold of the anti-Zionist Neturei Karta movement. The Edah HaChareidis, which supervises kashrut certification and runs a Jewish religious court, has its headquarters in Meah Shearim. Neighborhood Regulations / Modesty sign in Meah Shearim”Modesty” posters in Hebrew and English are hung at every entrance to Meah Shearim. When visiting the neighborhood, women and girls are asked to dress modestly (knee-length skirts or longer, no plunging necklines or midriff tops, no sleeveless blouses or bare shoulders) and tourists are requested not to arrive in large, conspicuous groups. During the Shabbat (from sunset Friday until it is completely dark on Saturday night), visitors should refrain from smoking, photography, driving or use of mobile phones. When entering synagogues, men should cover their heads.
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The Priestly Blessing, (Hebrew: Birkat Kohanim), also known in Hebrew as Nesiat Kapayim, (lit. Raising of the Hands), is a Jewish prayer recited by Kohanim during certain Jewish services. It is based on a scriptural verse: “They shall place My name upon the children of Israel, and I Myself shall bless them.” It consists of the following Biblical verses (Numbers 6:24-26): May the Lord bless you and guard you. / May the Lord shine His countenance toward you and be gracious to you. / May the Lord lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace. The source of the text is Numbers 6:23-27, where Aaron and his sons bless the Israelites with this blessing. This is the oldest known Biblical text that has been found; amulets with these verses written on them have been found in graves in dating from the First Temple Period, and are now in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Various interpretations of these verses connect them to the three Patriarchs; Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, or to three attributes of God; Mercy, Courage, and Glory. I shot the image during Birkat Kohanim at the Western Wall Jerusalem, Passover April 22 2008. / It’s a new tradition that every Passover there is a mass ceremony of Birkat Chohanim in the Wstern Wall.
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“Old Jewish Cemetery (Prague)” was featured in the groups Historic Landmarks of Europe and Bagels and Lox – Jewish Photographers Unite! Photo taken with a Canon PowerShot S70 camera. / Must admit: I got quite emotional while taking photos in that unique cemetery, which brought up a lot of thoughts and feelings concerning my people, the Jews. I got emotional again while going through my file, looking for the photo I would post here. Following is info from two Internet sources: One of the most impressive sights in Prague [Czech Republic] is the Old Jewish cemetery in Josefov, the former Jewish ghetto. This cemetery was used from 1439 to 1787 and it is the oldest existing Jewish cemetery in Europe. The Nazis made it a policy to destroy Jewish cemeteries, sometimes using the tombstones for target practice, but Hitler ordered that this cemetery be left intact, since he was planning to build a Jewish museum in Prague after all the Jews in Europe had been exterminated according to his diabolical plan. There are more than 100,000 Jews buried in this small plot, the graves being layered 12 deep in some places. This is not unusual for European cemeteries where space is at a premium. In Germany where the graves are also 12 layers deep, the tombstones mark only the top layer of the buried coffins. In the Old Jewish Cemetery in Josefov, there are around 12,000 tombstones, crowded closely together with almost no grass between them. / Source: Josefov The Old Jewish Cemetery lies in the Josefov (the Jewish Quarter of Prague). It was in use from the early 15th century (the oldest preserved tombstone, the one of Avigdor Kara, dates back to 1439) until 1787. Its ancestor was a cemetery called “The Jewish Garden”, which was found in archaeological excavations under the Vladislavova street, New Town. The numbers of grave stones and numbers of people buried there are uncertain, because there are layers of tombs. However, it has been estimated that there are approximately 12,000 graves. The most important personalities buried in the Old Jewish Cemetery are Yehuda ben Bezalel known as the Maharal Rabbi Löw (d. 1609), Mordechai Maisel (d. 1601), David Gans (d. 1613) a David Oppenheim (d. 1736). / Wikipedia / / /
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The image was shot in Abuhav Synagogue, Safed Israel. The holy city of Safed, perched on a mountain top in the upper Galilee, conjures many images to all lovers of the city. The romantic flavor of narrow cobblestone lanes and ancient synagogues fills one’s lungs with a new spirit. The rusty old houses with there domed roofs clearly identifies the city with the mysterious past of the Holy Land. The history of Safed, in real terms, dates back only five hundred years to the beginning of the 16th century. As if out of nowhere, Jews from near and far settled there – as if answering a divine call – and built the largest Jewish settlement in Palestine. Furthermore, great scholars and mystics opened yeshivos in Safed, being an added incentive to other young men of wisdom to settle there. In one sense, the last half of the 16th century was the pinnacle of Torah grandeur which the city experienced. The author of the Shulchan Aruch (Jewish Code of Laws), Rabbi Joseph Karo, sat at the head of the rabbinical court while compiling his compendium of Jewish Law. At the same time, another saintly man by the name of Rabbi Isaac Luria revealed the mystical side of the Torah, called Kabalah. Together these men and their disciples opened new pathways to the Torah which embedded an invisible holiness in the very rocks of the city. Today everyone who strolls through the city is caught off guard by the hidden spirit of Safed which vibrates full of life after so many generations. Not only newcomers are surprised, but even weathered old comers as well. Abuhav Synagogue was named after Rabbi Yitzchak (Isaac) Abuhav of Toledo (Spain). There is a bit of ambiguity, though, behind the origins of the Abuhav Synagogue in the mystic city of Safed. / The synagogue was first built in the sixteenth century and its southern wall in which the Holy Ark stands is unique. Instead of one Holy Ark there are three Holy Arks. / The middle one is used on a regular basis while the left one is used to store old, worn-out holy books. The one on the right is hardly ever used. Inside it is a Sefer Torah that was written nearly six hundred years ago by the hand of the famous Rabbi of Toledo (Spain), Rabbi Isaac Abuhav. / The scroll is the oldest in Safed and many traditions and legends are associated with it. During all these generations it was taken out and read on only three occasions: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Shavuot (Festival of Weeks). / Another Torah scroll in the Abuhav Synagogue is the scroll of Rabbi Solomon Ohana, a Kabbalist from Fez, Morocco, who moved to Safed in the sixteenth century. / The synagogue has been rebuilt twice since its creation, both times due to earthquakes. / The first time was in 1759, when a large earthquake almost leveled Safed. Only the southern wall of the synagogue containing the Holy Arks remained intact. / The second earthquake, in 1837, killed thousands of Jews and destroyed Safed. The synagogue was rebuilt again and dedicated in 1847. / The bima is in the center and the benches for the congregation are arranged around it, as was customary in ancient synagogues. / The interior of the synagogue dome is decorated with depictions of musical instruments that were used in the Temple in Jerusalem, symbols of the tribes of Israel, and four crowns, representing the Torah crown, the priestly crown, the royal crown, and a crown unique to Safed: “the crown of impending redemption.” / In keeping with the numerological tradition of Kabbalah, the design of the synagogue has numerical significance: one bima, two steps to it, three Arks, and so forth. More images from Abuhav Synagogue: / Images from Safed: /
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This is my version of “Fiddler on the roof”
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A strange name for a strange looking mushroom, used for texture in food rather than taste even nice on camera or is it just strange? growing out a dead Elder tree with moss growing everywhere / taken with my Fuji S7000 in macro setting
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tolerance is the true winner here
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The Jews of Cracow (Krakow) enjoyed protected status in 14th century Poland, but by the end of the 15th century were forced to move to this district, south of the city. They suffered terribly during the second world war, though much of the action of the film “Schindler’s List”, though shot here, took place in another district on the other side of the Vistula river. Kazimierz is full of picturesque old streets like this. Taken with the synagogue behind me. Pentax K10D.
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A rather gritty picture I’m afraid, Krakow’s Plac Bohaterow Getta square on the Wisla right bank has been turned into a monument to the holocaust victims. 70 bronze chairs, 33 oversized and 37 sitable, commemorate some 15,000 Krakow Jews who perished during the German occupation. Between March 1941 and March 1943 the square was part of the Nazi-created Jewish ghetto and place where its inhabitants were being gathered for transports to death camps.
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The photo of the four Haredi Jews was taken on January 13, 2007 in Tiberias, Israel. “Haredi or Chareidi Judaism is the most theologically conservative form of Orthodox Judaism.. / Haredi is derived from charada (fear, anxiety), which could be interpreted as “one who trembles in awe of God” (cf. Isaiah 66:2,5). Haredi Jews, like other Orthodox Jews, consider their belief system and religious practices to extend in an unbroken chain back to Moses and the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. / / Many Haredim view manner of dress as an important way to ensure Jewish identity and distinctiveness. In addition, a simple mode of dress is seen as conducive to inner reflection and spiritual growth. As such, many members of the Haredi community are wary of modern fashions that compromise their standards of modesty. Many men have beards, most dress in dark suits and frock coats, all wear a kippah at all times and generally a wide-brimmed fur hat (typically black) during prayer and outside. ” (WIKIPEDIA)
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. / .. / ... Even if God asks You to HARM Other(s), / QUESTION That God! A Look @ Psalm 15 1 LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? / Who may live on your holy hill? 2 He whose walk is blameless / and who does what is righteous, / who speaks the truth from his heart 3 and has no slander on his tongue, / who does his neighbor no wrong / and casts no slur on his fellowman, 4 who despises a vile man / but honors those who fear the LORD, / who keeps his oath / even when it hurts, 5 who lends his money without usury / and does not accept a bribe against the innocent. / He who does these things / will never be shaken. If Only … ... / .. / .
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My paintings that were destroyed by Hurricane Ike. Thank goodness I took a photo of it before then. The sale of this image will go to rebuilding my home & business.
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The menorah, an eight-branched candleholder, lit during the festival of Hanukkah.
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