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Jul 12, 2020, 1:28 AM

PHOTO ESSAY: A visit to Ramla, a city not to be missed

(All photos, courtesy)

From the marketplace and its cats to the mosques and churches of a mixed (majority-Jewish) city, this place offers a snapshot into the complexity of Israel

Jun 28, 2020, 12:21 AM

A Visit to the Alexander River and Beit Yanai Beach…

The Alexander River is one of the most important and beautiful rivers in Israel. It spills into the sea, near the Beit Yanai beach. Until ten years ago, the river was heavily polluted, and a major undertaking by the...

Jun 25, 2020, 6:28 PM

An Experience Not To Be Missed…A Visit to the Atlit Detention Camp…

The Atlit Detention Camp Museum is located in Atlit, a small town located on the northern coast about 20 kilometers south of Haifa. In the 1930s and 40s, this site served as a detention center for illegal Jewish immigrants...

Mar 8, 2016, 10:06 PM

Shuk Machane Yehuda:- Jerusalem’s Great Street Art Gallery 1…

I recently visited Shuk Machane Yehuda in Jerusalem, which is the largest shuk (market) in Israel. I went on the Sabbath because the shuk is deserted, all shops and stands closed and secured, and the security gates are lowered, to...

Feb 10, 2016, 11:12 PM

Yad La’Shiryon: The Armored Corps Museum… A Photo Essay

Yad La-Shiryon is Israel's official memorial site for fallen soldiers from the armored corps. The outdoor display includes 110 tanks and other armored fighting vehicles, both Israeli and captured enemy tanks. Yad La-Shiron is noted for a large tank mounted...

Feb 3, 2016, 4:41 AM

The Roman Aqueduct, Caesarea: A Photo Exploration

An ancient city's need for drinking water creates a picturesque place to stroll, relax, and take in the sunset

Jan 20, 2016, 2:02 PM

Great weather, so why not the beach?

The weather this past weekend was nothing short of spectacular. The skies were clear and the temperature co-operated (70 F). On Saturday, we headed to the beaches in Tel Aviv, stopping when we could find parking. We weren't the...

Jan 9, 2016, 10:17 PM

Rainbows & Storms: ‘Chasing the Storm’…

Roiled seas and ominous skies captured on a scenic, rain-drenched drive along the Mediterranean coast

Jan 7, 2016, 11:19 PM

‘Here It Is!’Rainbows & Storms: Chasing Rainbows…

Eileen and I were sitting at home on New Years Day as the weather outside was cold and stormy. Surprisingly, the sun came out and Eileen said this could be perfect weather conditions for rainbows, so camera in hand...

Jan 5, 2016, 9:24 AM

Ramon Crater (Makhtesh Ramon – מכתש רמון)…

Decrepitude and Other Beautiful Images... Two weeks ago, we took a jeep tour of the Ramon Crater - Makhtesh Ramon מכתש רמו, which is located in the northern Negev Desert. The crater is 23.5 miles in length, 4 miles wide and...

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About Me

I first came to Israel in 1971 and stayed with friends Eileen and Ami. Eileen and I grew up in Brooklyn, NY and were friends there before she moved full-time to Herzliya. Six years ago we reconnected on Facebook, met again in New York, fell in love and got married. I've been making images ever since I was 6 years old. I have an extensive personal image library and love to travel around Israel to record my impressions of this wonderful country so that folks abroad get a real idea, through my thoughts and ideas about living here.