April 11, 2013, Updated April 28

To celebrate Israel’s 65th anniversary, ISRAEL21c invites you to watch our montage of the real Israel as seen through the eyes of a bunch of amazing photographers – amateur and professional.

Smiles and sunsets, babies and bakers, surfers and clergymen – they’re all part of the Israel we love, accompanied by the awesome song “Shine” by Israel-born Rosi Golan. Click on the video to view.

Happy Yom Ha’atzmaut, and happy birthday, Israel!

Video by Elahn Zetlin

Production by Nicky Blackburn and Viva Sarah Press

Photography by Ariel Jerozolimski and Shutterstock

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