An Inside Look Into the Life of Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel by Gil Cohen Magen

Eric’s Note: I am excited to present these images by photographer Gil Cohen Magen for his upcoming book: “Hassidic Courts“. The images are a great insiders look to the lives of ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel, and shot with a great street photography aesthetic. Check them out and let us know what you think! 

The award winning Israeli photographer Gil Cohen Magen has an exclusive and extensive collection of photographs about the inside life of ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel. Gil  has been given exclusive access to observe and photograph the religious and cultural rites of these closed communities,ceremonies that have never been photographed before and have never been shown to the outside world.

Cohen Magen spent a decade preparing his book “Hassidic Courts”. During this time, Cohen Magen obtained unprecedented access to these usually closed communities. He captured rare religious ceremonies and extraordinary moments in the lives of Hassidic Jews.

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Gil Cohen Magen

Gil Cohen Magen

Gil Cohen Magen

Gil Cohen Magen

Gil Cohen Magen

Gil Cohen Magen

Gil Cohen Magen

Gil Cohen Magen

Gil Cohen Magen

Gil Cohen Magen

Gil Cohen Magen

Gil Cohen Magen

Gil Cohen Magen

Gil Cohen Magen

Gil Cohen Magen

Gil Cohen Magen

Gil Cohen Magen

Gil Cohen Magen

You can see a few pages from the book “Hassidic Courts” and an article from the Jerusalem Post here. Additional images can be viewed here.

Which of these shots really stand out for you? Let us know in the comments below!