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The Moon Of The Day Of Atonement in Israel

This photo of the moon was shot in Tel Aviv, Israel at the 21/9/2015, the first day of Yom Kippur (a.k.a Day of Atonement).It is the holiest day of the year in Judaism, and there was a perfect, bright half-moon that seemed to be listening to the people's prayers.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2015
Date Uploaded: 09.2015
Photo Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
Camera: COOLPIX P530
Copyright: © Roy Peer