The Jerusalem Coffee Table Photobook

NEW 2023 RELEASE!Enjoy a vibrant glance at some of Israel's most remarkable places!These photos will take you on an immersive tour of Israel through rare and especially unique photography that is NOT available elsewhere! In this photo book, you will enjoy the spectacular scenery of: - Jerusalem (City of David, Mount of Olives, Western Wall, etc.). - Tel-Aviv & Ancient Jaffa. - Ancient Caesarea. - Mediterranean (coastal line). - Ancient Acre. - The Dead Sea. - The Sea of Galilee. - Mount Carmel & Haifa. - Castle Nimrod. - Judaean Desert & Judean Hills. - Masada. - More... This book is in the style of modern coffee table books, meaning it has the appearance of a magazine that is very big and with extra thick pages to maintain the quality of the printed photos. It is also a "happy book," meaning a book without a hardcover or boards, saving more trees! (Scroll all the way down to see samples of the photos)About the author and photographer: While I am known for my other books - a best seller included - photography became a favorite hobby many years ago. In this little photobook, I put together the most exceptional photos from the past 15 years. I hope you will enjoy Israel from my eyes as an Israeli photographer.

THIS IS A PICTURE BOOK. NO TEXT. A beautiful Colorful Picture book with stunning images. One of the world's most incredible countries, experience and take a journey through this Israel photo book and be transported to the much loved country in this spectacular photography Book which captures this exquisite country in all its grandeur. Perfect for all lovers of this country, this beautifully packaged stunning coffee table photobook showcases different amazing pictures of different cities, art, architecture and culture from Israel. Product details Breathtaking images Extra Large 8.5 x 11 size Printed on high quality interior stock Premium finish cover A wonderful gift or the perfect souvenir Take a journey through the world's beautiful country, traveling from color to magnificent color with this beguiling book.

The compelling autobiography of Israel's preeminent photojournalist, illustrated with his most memorable images. Today, photojournalist David Rubinger stands at the peak of his profession: a winner of the Israel Prize for services to the media and a fixture on the masthead of Time, he is the only photographer whose work is on permanent display at the Knesset, Israel’s legislature. In this fascinating volume, he reports his own story, which in many ways reflects the history of Israel that he has recorded so faithfully with his camera. Born in Vienna in 1924, he emigrated to British Palestine in 1939 and developed a passion for photography while serving in the British army’s Jewish Brigade. After fighting in Israel’s War of Independence, he became a professional news photographer, reporting on each of his young nation’s subsequent wars from the front lines, at first for the Israeli media and later as a correspondent for Time-Life. He photographed all of Israel’s leaders, many of whom have allowed him a remarkable degree of access to their lives; Ariel Sharon said, “I trust Rubinger even though I know he doesn’t vote for me.” But Rubinger has not confined his reporting to war and politics; by photographing the successive waves of Jewish immigrants from Europe, the Arab world, Russia, and Ethiopia, he has also created a valuable record of Israel’s transformation from a country of six hundred thousand to one of seven million. In recounting his eventful career, Rubinger proves himself a gifted raconteur, sharing anecdotes of the many leading personalities he has photographed and telling the stories behind his most famous pictures, many of which are reproduced here at full-page size. Also illustrated are a selection of Rubinger’s never-before-published personal photographs, which provide vivid behind-the-scenes glimpses into the fast-paced and sometimes daring work of a photojournalist. Both a personal account of one man’s life with the camera and a visual document of the birth of a nation, Israel through My Lens is an essential book for anyone with an interest in Israeli history or the art of photojournalism.

This overview of Israel offers a pictorial exploration of its natural beauty, the contrast between antiquity and modernity, and aspects of everyday life

Seventy-one years ago, in 1948, the Nakba—the "catastrophe"—overturned life in Palestine, forcing three-quarters of Palestinians into exile, depriving them of their land, their homes, their belongings. Today, those who can bear witness to that period are becoming rare. From different social backgrounds, 19 men and women remember the coexistence that prevailed in Palestine, the war, the exile, as well as the strength and resilience which they had to muster to adapt to new realities. Life stories expressed in the first person are accompanied by black and white portraits where each look questions the coming generations. For every Palestinian, Jerusalem is charged with symbolic meaning, of identity and of remembrance, the more so because it has become inaccessible to most. The city is made the focus of a compilation of color photographs presented for a contemporary look, between shadow and light.

Israel is beautiful, inspirational, and the most spiritual place on Earth. Its visual beauty is extraordinary and varied. Its history is meaningful and intriguing. Incredibly, despite possessing few natural resources and a constant need for self-defense, the Jewish People have successfully returned to their ancient Homeland. Even more, this small country has not only survived but thrived. Something amazing is happening before our very eyes. Every square mile of this gorgeous country has an amazing place to see and an incredible story to tell — if only we would take the time to look and listen. Therefore, this book. In this unique volume, Mosaica Press has brought the best of Israel together in one place: stunning images captured by one of Israel’s most exciting photographers, Seth Aronstam, are combined with fascinating explanations and remarkable stories written by renowned tour guide and educator, Doron Kornbluth. Open these pages — and be enchanted.

Ever since King Solomon built the Holy Temple on Jerusalem's Temple Mount, Jews around the world have seen the holy city as the core of their lives. Jews from every continent on the globe have always prayed three times a day facing Jerusalem. Jews from Yemen, Ethiopia, and Lithuania; Jews from Morocco, Spain, India, Poland, and Russia.