The 18 Most Iconic Jewish Photos Ever Taken
Shalom Life compiles a list of the most iconic photos of Jewish life
Four of the 18 photos featured on the listIt’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words.
Shalom Life recently searched the virtual darkrooms of photographers across the globe in a quest to find, and provide to you, 18 of the most iconic, timeless, and relevant Jewish-themed photos. Whether these famous photos are the representation of events of historical significance, political importance, watershed moments or just plain, good old fun, sit back, relax and enjoy these precious 18,000 words of Jewish life!
The Declaration of the State of Israel
David Ben-Gurion (First Prime Minister of Israel) publicly pronouncing the Declaration of the State of Israel, May 14 1948, Tel Aviv, Israel, beneath a large portrait of Theodor Herzl, founder of modern political Zionism, in the old Tel Aviv Museum of Art building on Rothshild St. The exhibit hall and the scroll, which was not yet finished, were prepared by Otte Wallish.
Who is This Child? - Robert Capa
Who is this child? The photo was taken in 'Palestine' by the famous Hungarian- Jewish photographer Robert Capa in 1949. Is she an Arab girl? In fact the little girl is a Jewish refugee from an Arab country who had just arrived in Israel.
Liberation From the Death Train - Major Benjamin
Jewish prisoners at the moment of their liberation from an internment camp "death train" near the Elbe in 1945.
Jewish Services at a Nazi Home
American servicemen conducting Jewish services in the former home of Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels, the first such within that part of Germany in years. Munchengladbach, Germany - March 18, 1945.
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The 86-year-old is one of a select few who has won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony.
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Barack Obama feted the iconic 71-year-old at a tribute concert.
This 12-year old 'Touch' star has a rare combination of incredible ambition, determination, and talent.
Sammy and Amy Bouzaglo may have to leave the United States
Bangkok, Thailand is ready and welcoming for all Jewish visitors from around the world. Numbering in the tens of thousands each year, there is one place where they all flock to, and rightly so.
The 86-year-old is one of a select few who has won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony.
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