Israel from a different perspective
April 13, 2013
This truly is a beautiful land…
Author: Forest Rain
The Guard at the Gate
April 8, 2013
“Men fight for liberty and win it with hard knocks. Their children, brought up easy, let it slip away again, poor fools. And their grandchildren are once more slaves”.
~D.H. Lawrence, Classical American Literature, 1922 … More The Guard at the Gate
Spreading happiness in the market
April 4, 2013
This man sells fresh eggs in the local market. He always has a smile ready and, if you stop to talk with him – a kind word. Twice a week you can see poor people lining up at his stand. At the end of the day he gives them eggs that he didn’t sell that … More Spreading happiness in the market
Happy Passover! Happy Easter!
March 30, 2013
To friends around the world, whatever holiday you celebrate – may it be a happy one for you nad your loved ones! *follow my images on Instagram @forestrainm
Celebrity vs. Humility
March 21, 2013
As Mr. Obama strolled past the cameras, he oozed charm, turning it up full volume. He seemed to take adulation as his due and did his best to soak up as much of it as possible. With the finesse of the best Hollywood actors he seemed to know exactly where the cameras were at every … More Celebrity vs. Humility
A miracle for Adele
March 17, 2013
Next time you see “demonstrators” on the news “just” throwing rocks remember little Odelia. … More A miracle for Adele
Images from Israel
March 16, 2013
I invite you all to follow me on Instagram @ forestrainm to see (what I hope will be) interesting and beautiful images from Israel
4th world championship for Israeli windsurfer Lee Korzits
March 6, 2013
For the third consecutive time, and fourth in her life, Israeli windsurfer Lee Korzits took first place at the RS-X World Championships in Buzios, Brazil on Tuesday. Korzits secured her first gold medal in the 2003 World Mistral Championships. Korzits came in first in the three heats held the previous day, and continued her streak … More 4th world championship for Israeli windsurfer Lee Korzits
Miss Israel 2013
March 4, 2013
Titi Aynaw, 21 yrs old was chosen Miss Israel 2013 on Wednesday night — the first Ethiopian-born contestant to win the title. Titi made aliyah to Israel after her parents died, when she was just 12 years old. She served as an officer in the IDF, proving that she’s not “just” a pretty face. Aside … More Miss Israel 2013
The Hope of Snow
January 12, 2013
In a country, surrounded by enemies and under constant threat, it is a relief to worry about the weather. We experienced a few days of truly stormy weather – cold, rain and winds. Israel is a country unused to problems caused by weather and generally unprepared for large amounts of rain. Extensive damage was caused … More The Hope of Snow
Inspiration from Zion: This is a Love Story 