Her father was passionate about photography, and bought Levine her first camera; they would walk around Boston taking pictures.
Figuring that working as a photojournalist would be educationally better than college journalism classes, she took the offer,[2] and in 1983 started her photojournalism career in Israel as a staffer.
in Israel gave Levine experience in many facets of the field, including editing, lab activities, and interacting with subscribers.
[3] She feels that the power of photography can make a difference by raising awareness and evoking empathy for those affected by conflicts and crises.
In Jerusalem, she lived in a mixed neighborhood to expose her children to people of different backgrounds.
[2] Her work away from home and in danger zones has led to some disappointments among her children, family and friends.