Local Testimony (Edut Mekomit) 2015
Curator's Choice
Photographers: Jim Hollander, Atef Safadi, Abir Sultan

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man on the place before the Western Wall (L) in Jerusalem's Old City as snow falls during the winter's first storm, 07 January 2015. Forecasters believe some 30 centimeters of snow could fall overnight and the cold spell in higher elevations will continue for several days. EPA/JIM HOLLANDER

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows festival goers enjoying during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 22 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows Israeli painted artists during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 23 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A wounded Israeli receives first aid after she was attacked by Israeli extremist, during the Gay Pride march in Jerusalem, Israel, 30 July 2015. An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man stabbed four marchers in Jerusalem's annual gay parade and was arrested, police spokeswoman Luba Samri said. EPA/ATEF SAFADI

A young Israeli settler snorkels as sheep belonging to a Palestinian shepherd drink water from the spring located at Jordan Valley near the Palestinian village of Uja near the West Bank town of Jericho on 08 April 2015. Hundreds of Israelis took advantage of the Passover holiday to spend time with their families outdoors across the country. EPA/ABIR SULTAN

A picture taken on 22 May shows women sleep in an art installation during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel on 22 May 2015 . about 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada USA allows people a radical self-expression in the desert space EPA/ABIR SULTAN

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows festival goers in costume walking during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 21 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows festival goers siting around a bonfire during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 22 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows a festival goer reflected in a mirror during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 21 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows festival goers having a party during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 23 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows festival goers next to a dragon-shaped during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 23 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows festival goers siting in a baby crib during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 22 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows festival goers enjoying during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 23 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows a huge wooden statue during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 21 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows festival goers enjoying during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 21 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows a festival goer sleeping in a tent during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 22 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows a festival goer praying next to an art installation made by scarecrows dressed as Ultra Orthodox Jews during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 22 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows an Israeli couple in costumes looking at the burning of a huge wooden statue of a man during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 22 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows festival goers lying in the desert during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 22 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows festival goers enjoying during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 23 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows festival goers in a tent during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 21 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows festival goers walking during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 21 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows a festival goer riding a bike with a light installation during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 22 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 24 May 2015 shows festival goers in costumes looking at the burning of a huge wooden statue of a man during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 22 May 2015. About 6,000 people attended the colorful festival which is the Israeli version of the well known Burning man festival in Nevada, USA. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A picture made available on 28 May 2015 shows festival goers attending the burning of a huge wooden statue called 'The Temple' during the Israel Midburn festival in the Negev desert southern Israel, 23 May 2015. According to media reports the Israeli Antiquities Authorities claimed on 28 May that the burning of the 'temple' with its huge blaze lasting for several hours, damaged an archaeological site which contains ruins from the Middle Paleolithic period some 150,00 years ago. EPA/ABIR SULTAN NO COMMERCIAL SALES EDITORIAL USE ONLY