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Boiling Faith

Passover eve A moment of koshering utensils in the street kitchen utensils are dipped into boiling water as part of their preparation for Passover. A constant flow of people arrive with their utensils to perform the koshering. A tradition that fills the street with energy, faith and physical work.

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Black & White Photo Contest

2026

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Event

Non Professional

Boiling Faith

Passover eve A moment of koshering utensils in the street kitchen utensils are dipped into boiling water as part of their preparation for Passover. A constant flow of people arrive with their utensils to perform the koshering. A tradition that fills the street with energy, faith and physical work.

About Artist

Adi Gonik

Adi Gonik is a street and documentary photographer based in Israel. His work explores the intersection of everyday life, culture, faith, and the human connections that emerge within public spaces. Drawn to streets, markets, rituals, festivals, and local traditions, he seeks out fleeting moments in which reality creates new meaning. Through patient observation and precise timing, he reveals unexpected relationships between people, gestures, objects, and their surroundings, transforming ordinary scenes into visual narratives. His work has taken him across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, including India, Japan, Vietnam, and Israel. Rather than searching for the extraordinary, he aims to uncover the humanity, humor, and beauty hidden within everyday life. His photographs have received international recognition and have been featured on platforms including 1x and Leica Fotografie International (LFI).

Adi Gonik

Photographic Areas of Focus

Event & Wedding, People, Street, Travel

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Israel

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