Top 10 Outlooks in Israel… Have You Seen Them?
Visiting an outlook might not seem like a spot to be on the top of your list to visit while…
5 years ago
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Yitzchak Rabin… How Do We Remember?
Today we remember the 23rd anniversary of Yitzchak Rabin’s assassination. Israel commemorates the date on the Hebrew calendar’s date, which…
6 years ago
Holy Muslim Sites in Israel
The Land, and State, of Israel is the holiest place in both Judaism and Christianity. Cities like Jerusalem, Tzfat, Hebron,…
6 years ago
Our Trip in Haredi Jerusalem
About a week ago, I attended a trip through Haredi Jerusalem. It was organized for tour guides, much like my…
6 years ago
Downtown Haifa, Who Knew?
Haifa is Israel’s third largest city in the country. It is known for its universities, falafel, and coexistence. It’s a…
6 years ago
Holy Cities in the Holy Land
The Land of Israel is the holiest place in Judaism. There are four cities that are specifically holy for Jews:…
6 years ago
70 Years Since the UN Partition Plan Vote
This year is a BIG year for Israel and its history. It has been 100 years since the ANZAC victory…
6 years ago
Why is the Holy City of Jerusalem SO important?
Why is the Holy City of Jerusalem SO important? Jerusalem is the holiest city in Judaism, the center of the…
6 years ago
The Balfour Declaration Turns 100 Years Old… Now What?
This year is a big year in Israeli history. It is Israel’s 70th Independence Day, the 70- year anniversary of…
6 years ago
100 Anniversary of the ANZAC Victory Over Be’er Sheva
This year is a big year for Israel, including today and tomorrow. Today, November 1, 2017 marks the 100- year…
6 years ago
What can we learn from the City of Hebron?
Hebron is one of four holy cities in Judaism, along with Tzfat, Tiberias, and Jerusalem. Many can forget the city’s…
7 years ago
The Munich Massacre of 1972
The 2016 Olympic in Rio De Janero ended not too long ago, so I want to take the opportunity to…
7 years ago
What can we learn from Tisha B’Av today?
Tisha B'Av, or the ninth day of the month of Av, is one of five fast days in the Jewish…
7 years ago
Top 10 Museums in Israel
Israel is filled with museums addressing topics ranging from history to archeology to science to politics. You can spend hours…
7 years ago
Why is Eid al Fitr 2017 so important?
Today Muslims celebrate Eid al Fitr 2017, the celebratory end of Ramadan. It marks the first day of the month…
7 years ago
Why Do You Really Care About Flag Day?!
Yesterday, we celebrated Flag Day 2017 in the United States. The day celebrates adaption of the U.S. flag on June…
7 years ago
50 Years Since the Six Day War
This week marks the fiftieth anniversary since the Six Day War of 1967. The war was an intense fight between…
7 years ago
5 Things You Need to Know About Israel’s Independence Hall
Israel's Independence Hall is the place where the Jewish leadership declared Israel an independent, modern Jewish state! It was an…
7 years ago
Israeli Independence Day 2017
Today is Israeli Independence Day, Yom HaAtzmaut, is celebrated. It is a day full of celebrations, joy, and remembering the importance…
7 years ago
All About Yom HaZikaron 2017
Yom HaZikaron is Israel's Memorial Day. It remembers soldiers who fell during their military services, and those killed in terrorist…
7 years ago
What was the Holocaust?
What was the Holocaust? Today we mark the Israeli national day we remember the Holocaust, or Shoah in Hebrew, which…
7 years ago
Agriculture in Israel
As you may imagine (or maybe experienced), Israel is a hot country. Agriculture in Israel is not something you may…
7 years ago
What is the meaning of Easter?
Every spring, Christians around the world celebrated the holiday of Easter. It is one of the most important holidays on the…
7 years ago
What is Purim 2017 really all about?
This week we are celebrating the holiday of Purim. It is a fun and exciting holiday, yet it is one…
7 years ago
What Do You Know About Israeli Politics?
It may be easy for us to think that we know about the Israeli Political System. It began after the…
7 years ago
Now You’re An Expert About the Russian Aliyah?
If you’re up-to-date on my blog, then you know I’ve been spending some time writing about all the different aliyot,…
7 years ago
The Great Adventure of the Ethiopian Aliyah
Before Israel was established, there were five waves of Jewish immigration. The First Aliyah began in 1882, and the Fifth…
7 years ago
Memorial Day for Yitzchak Rabin
Today is the Memorial Day for Yitzchak Rabin. Twenty-one years ago, Rabin stood in front of hundreds of Israelis at…
7 years ago
Are You Sure You Know About the Yemenite Aliyah?
Before Israel was established in 1948, there were five major waves of immigration to the land. The First Aliyah began…
7 years ago
All About the Fifth Aliyah to Israel
There were five major waves of Jewish immigration before the State of Israel was born. We’ve talked about them before.…
8 years ago
Good-bye Mr. President: Remembering Peres
Dear Shimon Peres, As the nation, and the world, says "Good-bye Mr. President" I want to share with you some thoughts…
8 years ago
The Fourth Aliyah of Israel
When we look at Israeli society today, it can be easy to think how all of it got started, from…
8 years ago
All About the Third Aliyah to Israel
An aliyah to Israel is when someone, or a group of people, move to the land of Israel. Before Israel…
8 years ago
The Second Aliyah to Israel
Before the State of Israel was born, there were five major waves of Jewish immigration to the land. Each wave…
8 years ago
People of the Second Aliyah
When we talk about events like a major wave of Jewish immigration to the land of Israel, it is easy…
8 years ago
Israeli Fallen Soldiers’ Stories
There are many stories of Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terror. They may not be with us today, yet…
8 years ago
The Story of Masada
The story of Masada is a unique story that raises a lot of questions for us today. But there is…
8 years ago
All About the First Aliyah to Israel
When someone Jewish moves to Israel, they are making Aliyah. Aliyah is a Hebrew word meaning ‘to ascend.’ We use…
8 years ago
Anniversary of November 29, 1947
Tomorrow is the 29th of November, which is a very special date in history. Why? Well, because on this day…
8 years ago
Really, Why Should I Care?
Hi everyone! Welcome back! I spoke before a little about myself, but I want to take this time to talk…
8 years ago