Jordan valley Album
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Jan-25-2022
Jan-25-2022
Photographer: A Palestinian resident
Jul-14-2021
Jul-14-2021
Photographer: A Palestinian resident
Jan-9-2022
Jan-9-2022
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Jan-16-2022
Jan-16-2022
Photographer: Shahar Shiloh
Jan-12-2022
Jan-12-2022
Photographer: Rachel Afek
Jan-6-2022
Today they chose an area where there is no danger of clashes. Going after the herd. Everything is green and edible, at noon they light a small fire to boil water for sweet tea, fresh pita, tuna and avocado, and make sure we eat and drink. Sabi takes care of the dogs fighting over a piece of pita and tuna. They tell us a little about their lives. Two are studying at a school in al-Aqaba. One stopped studying after fourth grade and stayed to help graze at home. I admire their independence, mastering the secrets of nature and caring for the herd. Israeli children their age are probably glued to some screen or another at this time. They will continue the grazing until about 2 pm and we retire at 12 o'clock, get back in the car and drive to visit friends.
Jan-6-2022
Today they chose an area where there is no danger of clashes. Going after the herd. Everything is green and edible, at noon they light a small fire to boil water for sweet tea, fresh pita, tuna and avocado, and make sure we eat and drink. Sabi takes care of the dogs fighting over a piece of pita and tuna. They tell us a little about their lives. Two are studying at a school in al-Aqaba. One stopped studying after fourth grade and stayed to help graze at home. I admire their independence, mastering the secrets of nature and caring for the herd. Israeli children their age are probably glued to some screen or another at this time. They will continue the grazing until about 2 pm and we retire at 12 o'clock, get back in the car and drive to visit friends.
Photographer: Rachel Afek
Jan-6-2022
הם בחרו היום באזור בו אין סכנה לעימותים. הולכים אחרי העדר. הכל ירוק ואכיל, בצהרים מדליקים מדורה קטנה להרתיח מים לתה מתוק, פיתה טרייה, טונה ואבוקדו, ודואגים לנו שנאכל ונשתה. סאבי דואג לכלבים שנלחמים על חתיכת פיתה וטונה. מספרים לנו מעט על החיים. שניים לומדים בבית ספר באל-עקבה. אחד הפסיק ללמוד אחרי כיתה ד' ונשאר לעזור במרעה בבית. אני מתפעלת מהעצמאות שלהם, מהידיעה של סודות הטבע ומהטיפול בעדר. ילדים ישראלים בגילם שבטח מחוברים לאיזה מסך בזמן הזה. הם ימשיכו את המרעה עד שעה 2 בערך ואנחנו פורשים ב12. חוזרים למכונית ונוסעים לבקר חברים.
Jan-6-2022
הם בחרו היום באזור בו אין סכנה לעימותים. הולכים אחרי העדר. הכל ירוק ואכיל, בצהרים מדליקים מדורה קטנה להרתיח מים לתה מתוק, פיתה טרייה, טונה ואבוקדו, ודואגים לנו שנאכל ונשתה. סאבי דואג לכלבים שנלחמים על חתיכת פיתה וטונה. מספרים לנו מעט על החיים. שניים לומדים בבית ספר באל-עקבה. אחד הפסיק ללמוד אחרי כיתה ד' ונשאר לעזור במרעה בבית. אני מתפעלת מהעצמאות שלהם, מהידיעה של סודות הטבע ומהטיפול בעדר. ילדים ישראלים בגילם שבטח מחוברים לאיזה מסך בזמן הזה. הם ימשיכו את המרעה עד שעה 2 בערך ואנחנו פורשים ב12. חוזרים למכונית ונוסעים לבקר חברים.
Photographer: Rachel Afek
Jan-6-2022
And so a 14-year-old shepherd manages the herd of Mahend and us throughout the day. Two children aged 12 and 9 who look small for their age, run Ali's herd, and they know every trail and stone and the language of the shepherds. 14-year-old Ahmad and the donkey with him, and lots of bell chimes and jingles in the background are floating up and down mostly down in the green grass and bushes of the valley.
Jan-6-2022
And so a 14-year-old shepherd manages the herd of Mahend and us throughout the day. Two children aged 12 and 9 who look small for their age, run Ali's herd, and they know every trail and stone and the language of the shepherds. 14-year-old Ahmad and the donkey with him, and lots of bell chimes and jingles in the background are floating up and down mostly down in the green grass and bushes of the valley.
Photographer: Rachel Afek
Jan-6-2022
We accompanied both families’ herds. The adults stayed to tend to their homes. Ali, who married during the COVID period without ceremony, is building a residence for his small family. And Mahend who is already cradling a seven-month-old baby also stayed home to engage in other jobs.
Jan-6-2022
We accompanied both families’ herds. The adults stayed to tend to their homes. Ali, who married during the COVID period without ceremony, is building a residence for his small family. And Mahend who is already cradling a seven-month-old baby also stayed home to engage in other jobs.
Photographer: Rachel Afek
Jan-6-2022
Jan-6-2022
Photographer: Rachel Afek
Jan-6-2022
In the Awad family's encampment. The same week we were warned of incoming rain from Eilat, and a few drops dripped on our heads without apologizing, the most beautiful day of the year arrived. Blue skies, green hills, happy sheep, shepherd-children and we the escorts. In the encampment are two families of two brothers. Opposite, on a hill across the road to the east, sits the Maskiot settlement. To the south of them is the outpost of "Israel": As the Awad family members navigate between their enemies and intruders, they speak sparingly about the violent event they experienced.
Jan-6-2022
In the Awad family's encampment. The same week we were warned of incoming rain from Eilat, and a few drops dripped on our heads without apologizing, the most beautiful day of the year arrived. Blue skies, green hills, happy sheep, shepherd-children and we the escorts. In the encampment are two families of two brothers. Opposite, on a hill across the road to the east, sits the Maskiot settlement. To the south of them is the outpost of "Israel": As the Awad family members navigate between their enemies and intruders, they speak sparingly about the violent event they experienced.
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Jan-9-2022
Jan-9-2022
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Jan-3-2022
Jan-3-2022
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Jan-3-2022
Jan-3-2022
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Jan-4-2022
Jan-4-2022
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Jan-4-2022
Jan-4-2022
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Jan-4-2022
Jan-4-2022
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Dec-30-2021
Dec-30-2021
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Dec-30-2021
Dec-30-2021
Photographer: Shahar Shiloh
Dec-26-2021
Dec-26-2021
Photographer: Rachel Afek
Dec-23-2021
Peak period of lambing. Twin lambs were born this morning and are already standing on their feet and suckling from a bottle. And not a word about the occupation.
Dec-23-2021
Peak period of lambing. Twin lambs were born this morning and are already standing on their feet and suckling from a bottle. And not a word about the occupation.
Photographer: Rachel Afek
Dec-23-2021
The storm damage is visible all over the area after the strong wind that shook the place. A grain shed completely collapsed.
Dec-23-2021
The storm damage is visible all over the area after the strong wind that shook the place. A grain shed completely collapsed.
Photographer: Rachel Afek
Dec-23-2021
Children frolicking in the new playground that came with a new kindergarten that is being set up. It will serve the children of the area.
Dec-23-2021
Children frolicking in the new playground that came with a new kindergarten that is being set up. It will serve the children of the area.
Photographer: Rachel Afek
Dec-23-2021
A wintry morning, after the "Carmel Storm," the valley wears a deep brown of plowed earth, alongside various greens of germination. I visit families in Makhul, help one of the women with housework, as she suffers from various pains.
Dec-23-2021
A wintry morning, after the "Carmel Storm," the valley wears a deep brown of plowed earth, alongside various greens of germination. I visit families in Makhul, help one of the women with housework, as she suffers from various pains.
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Dec-28-2021
Dec-28-2021
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Dec-28-2021
Dec-28-2021
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Dec-18-2021
Dec-18-2021
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Dec-5-2021
Dec-5-2021
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Dec-5-2021
Dec-5-2021
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Dec-5-2021
Dec-5-2021
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Dec-5-2021
Dec-5-2021
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Dec-9-2021
Dec-9-2021
Photographer: Rachel Afek
Dec-9-2021
Dec-9-2021
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Dec-10-2021
Dec-10-2021
Photographer: Hagar Gefen
Dec-7-2021
Dec-7-2021
Photographer: Hagar Dror
Dec-7-2021
Dec-7-2021