It’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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It’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!
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein is probably one of the most popular figures of all times. He is considered a genius because he created the Theory of Relativity, and so, challenged Newton's laws, that were the basis of everything known in physics until the beginning of the 20th century. But, as a person, he was considered a beatnik, and this picture, taken on March 14, 1951 proves that.
Jewish Woman Defying Israeli Security Forces - Oded Balilty
This picture won the Pulitzer Breaking News Photography 2007 award. Photo’s citation reads, "Awarded to Oded Balilty of The Associated Press for his powerful photograph of a lone Jewish woman defying Israeli security forces as they remove illegal settlers in the West Bank."
Hall of Famer Serves his Country
This is Hall of Fame baseball player Hank Greenberg, who served in the U.S. Air Army Corp between 41-45, taking 4 years off his very successful career to serve his country where he attained the rank of captain and severed in the pacific theater. Before enlisting, he came close to beating Babe Ruth's record of 60 home runs in a season, which wasn't broken because opposing pitchers refused to pitch him the ball since they didn't want a Jew to have the record.
Last Jew of Vinnitsa
Picture from an Einsatzgruppen soldier’s personal album, labeled on the back as "Last Jew of Vinnitsa", it shows a member of Einsatzgruppe D is just about to shoot a Jewish man kneeling before a filled mass grave in Vinnitsa, Ukraine, in 1941. All 28,000 Jews from Vinnitsa and its surrounding areas were massacred at the time.
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It’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!
A Reverend and Two Rabbis
The photograph of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rabbi Maurice Eisendrath, and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel is emblematic of the relationship between the Jewish and Black communities during the Civil Rights Movement. It was taken in 1965 in Montgomery, Alabama at the conclusion of the famous march for voting rights from Selma to Montgomery.
The Master of Escape
Harry Houdini (born Erik Weisz) was a Hungarian-Jew who became one of America’s greatest and best-remembered magicians, renowned for his sensational escape acts.
Wondering at the Western Wall
In this combination of two photos, Israeli army paratroopers Zion Karasanti, left, Yitzhak Yifat, centre, and Haim Oshri, right, stand next to the Western Wall, Judaism holiest site, in Jerusalem's Old City after it was captured during the Six Day War on June 7, 1967, left, and 40 years later, May 16, 2007. The image on the left is etched in history - an iconic photo that captured Israel in its most triumphant moment. Three young, battle-worn faces gazing up in wonder at the Western Wall, moments after capturing Judaism's holiest site in the Six-Day War.
Anne Frank
Anne Frank, pictured in May 1942, was one of the most discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Frank had kept a diary chronicling her life from 12 June 1942 until 1 August 1944, which her father, Otto Frank, the only survivor of the family, found when he returned to Amsterdam after the war. The diary was first published in 1947, becoming the basis for several plays, films and school curriculums.
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It’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 Most Famous Sex Symbol
The iconic dress that Marilyn Monroe wore in the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch currently holds the title of the most expensive dress ever sold at an auction. The dress sold for a staggering $4.6 million, not due to the fabric, designer or cut, but to the fact that it was worn by one of the most famous sex symbols of all time. Monroe converted to Judaism when she married Arthur Miller on June 29, 1956, and remained Jewish after their divorce.
The Munich Massacre
Image of hostage taker looking over the balcony of the Israeli team quarters at Building 31 of the Munich Olympic Village. This is probably the most widely recognizable and iconic photo of the event.
The Peace we all Hope Will Last
Egyptian President Anwar el-Sādāt (left), U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin shaking hands at the White House after signing the Camp David Accords peace treaty between Israel and Egypt, September 17, 1978.
Old Enemies Shaking Hands - Gary Hershorn
Shot on the White House lawn, this Gary Hershorn photo shows old enemies Rabin and Arafat shaking hands in front of a smiling, wide armed, President Clinton, upon the signing of the Oslo Peace Accord on September 13, 1993.
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It’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!
Two Great Minds
This photo, taken in 1951, shows Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion (right) sitting next to Albert Einstein (left). In 1952, Ben-Gurion offered the position of President of Israel to Einstein. The offer was presented by Israel’s ambassador in Washington, Abba Eban, who explained that the offer “embodies the deepest respect which the Jewish people can repose in any of its sons”. However, Einstein declined, and wrote in his response that he was “deeply moved”, and “at once saddened and ashamed” that he could not accept it.
Israel's Son Comes Home
Israeli solider Gilad Shalit salutes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he lands in Tel Nof air base in Israel after being held in captivity in Gaza for five years by Hamas. Photo was taken on October 18, 2011.
