Monthly Archives: December 2011
The Most Important Time is Spent with Family share
This time of year is very busy for me. The kids are out of school and families take advantage of the time to explore this beautiful country. I wanted to take this opportunity to share one of my favorite days from this past week. It was not a tour a led, or unique people I […]
Miracles Happen share
Chanukah is a holiday of miracles. Miracles happen every day but now without action. The people around us, the people that “Do“, are the ones that make miracles happen. When the Maccabi’s returned to the temple and saw there was only enough oil to last one night, they still lit it. The oil lasted 8 […]
Happy Chanukah! share
Tonight we light the first candle on the Chanukiah. Every year, as this holiday draws near, I take the time to reflect on Chanukah celebrations from my childhood and on the idea of miracles. Growing up in the US, Chanukah was known as the “Jewish Christmas”. It is a much bigger holiday in the diaspora […]
Mother and Daughter in Yeruham share
“What is special about your family?” I asked David weeks before arriving in Israel with his wife and three daughters. “Well, my daughter Sienna is a total athlete. She plays football just like your Yossi Benayoun. And my wife, Kim, designs carpets and has them woven in India. They are both very talented.” They were […]
An Ancient City in a Modern World share
Acco (or Acre) is a city that manages to bring all of my senses to life. Walking through the streets of this ancient city in a modern world, I can taste the delicious treats that fill the stalls of the shuk or smell the aromas of the fresh hummus coming from Sa’eed in the old […]
Spas and Crocodiles share
Hamat Gader, located on the south-eastern part of the Sea of Galillee, spreads over 40 acres of tropical parkland. The hot springs of Gadera, dating back to the Roman Empire, was frequented by famous rabbis and prominent Greek philosophers. This beautiful Eden has a number of different attractions, creating a unique experience with each visit. […]
The Shuk Experience share
Jerusalemites have Machane Yehuda and in Tel Aviv, the Carmel Market. The Ramla/Lod Market has become a brand of it’s own and moves from city to city. A day in the Israeli markets (shuks) will treat you to an extravaganza of colors, tastes and smells of seasonal fruits and vegetables straight from the fields. Throughout […]
