Four Druze Women by Lili Segal

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The Druze community in Israel is officially recognized as a separate religious entity with its own courts and spiritual leadership. Their culture is Arab and their language Arabic but they opted against mainstream Arab nationalism in 1948 and have since served (first as volunteers, later within the draft system) in the Israel Defense Forces and the Border Police. In Israel there are about 104,000 druze, including about 18,000 in the Golan (which came under Israeli rule in 1967). The Druze community in Israel has a special standing among the country's minority groups, and members of the community have attained high-level positions in the political, public and military spheres. (Jewish Virtual Library. The photo was taken at the Dead Sea (Israel), the lowest point on earth.

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Greg Dubois 07 May 2008

I have never been to that part of the world , but have for the last several years had a loving hook put in my jaw and feel God tugging me suggesting to me a visit! Like scripture reads I didn't find God, God found me! Its wonderful photographs like this one that fills me with a spiritual strange Déjà vu. The dead sea, I can almost smell it, the murmur and rhythm of the womens voices in truly foreign language constructs that feeling. Thanks for allowing me a magical 'visit' before I can visit!

lillianhibiscus 17 Apr 2008

great shot

Ron DeMore 11 Apr 2008

Thats ...Pick a " word " Great!

Vivian Gutierrez 24 Mar 2008

very interesting

gerry logan 21 Mar 2008

great shot looks very relaxing

Brooke Allyson 16 Mar 2008

I love this shot!

Ruth Kauffman 06 Mar 2008

Fabulous scene, Lili!! I visited the Holy Land in 2000 and remember well the dead sea!! I wanted so badlly to lie in the water but had sprained my wrist and wasn't able to get changed!! It was a wonderful trip!!

Jodi Keys 06 Mar 2008

Lovely!

Gabrielle Stahlie 06 Mar 2008

Impressive photo. The touches of white are beautiful!

John Sweeney 06 Mar 2008

Stunning contrast!

Mary Ashton 06 Mar 2008

Wonderful shot Lili! A most interesting text too. Mary

Julia Scorupsky 05 Mar 2008

Great shot, love the colors!

Jessica Courtley-Rose 05 Mar 2008

WOW! this is a wonderful capture!~

Tahnja Wolter 05 Mar 2008

very interesting info my friend

Marja-Leena Landry 05 Mar 2008

SO,WHATS' ON THE OTHER SIDE..GREAT PHOTO!!

Julie Mayser 05 Mar 2008

Superb photo, Lili... and very interesting information in the text portion. Thank you for educating us!

stephanie atlee 05 Mar 2008

Very neat capture...like this very much

joan warburton 05 Mar 2008

Fantastic photo Lili, and great side bar information!

Gabriele Swanson 05 Mar 2008

beautiful shot Lili

Jan van Baarle 05 Mar 2008

Beautiful picture!

KC CHANG 05 Mar 2008

FANTASTIC!

Valentina Gatewood 04 Mar 2008

Thank you for an interesting information ( I didn't know this) And a beautiful photo.

Anonymous Guest 04 Mar 2008

Outstanding Brilliant camera work,my Dear Friend!!!Thanks for the informative commentary!!!Just love the GORGEOUS horizon!!!Looks like these Women are admiring the gorgeous view!!!Hope You and Your Family have a Beautiful week!!!,Dee&David :):)

Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 04 Mar 2008

Outstanding Brilliant camera work,my Dear Friend!!!Thanks for the informative commentary!!!Just love the GORGEOUS horizon!!!Looks like these people are admiring the gorgeous view!!!Hope You and Your Family have a Beautiful week!!!,Dee&David :):)