Author Archives: Nili
A White Winter in Jerusalem share
For as long as I can remember, coming to Israel meant shorts, tank-tops, bathing suits and LOTS of sunscreen. This past week, however, we’ve seen the colder side of things. After some crazy winter storms that knocked over trees, and shut down public transportation, pictures are emerging all over the internet of our little country […]
A People without a Land share
At the end of 1941, David Stoliar was not yet 20 years old. He was one of 769 Jews lucky enough to board an old river boat, the Struma. This boat was built in 1833, originally designed to carry 100 passengers. Struma is: A river that runs through Bulgaria and Romania A famous city square in the […]
The Hexagon Pool share
Summer is nearing (we hope) and I thought this would be a nice opportunity to mention one of my favorite day trips…or perhaps it’s my attempt to convince winter to go away already! Either way, make sure you put a day aside to visit the Hexagon pool (or Breichat HaMeshushim) in the lower Golan. A […]
A Rose Garden for Shoshana share
This past week I have been traveling with one of the most beautiful families I have ever had the pleasure to guide; The Englanders from Philadelphia. It is a unique experience for me to guide this family. For starters, the eldest son, is a very smart 6-year-old that attends a Jewish school in the US. […]
Visit Beautiful Caesarea share
Close your eyes and imagine a fleet of Roman ships anchored at the docks, overflowing with gold and spices. Picture the merchants examining fabulous fabrics and negotiating for goods. See the Roman Legion officers in their shining uniforms surrounded by beautiful adoring women. Imagine King Herod, the visionary of the largest port in the eastern […]
Erez is a Cedar Tree share
Today is Tu b’Shevat; The 15 day of the Jewish month of Shvat , known also as the new year for trees. Planting a tress in Israel is a a Mitzvah (a good deed) that dates back to biblical times. In Leviticus 19:23, it states: “When you enter the land and plant any kind of […]
A Lifetime of Pets (an Excercise in Creativity) share
I discovered my creativity at a very young age. I was just 10 years old when I wrote a play for Purim that was later performed by my classmates in front of the entire school. As a teacher, I relied on my creativity to explain difficult concept to my students. And now as a tour […]
Cooking with the Bible share
Located in central Israel, on the road that links Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, is the scenic Biblical Landscape Reserve of Neot Kedumim. This beautiful park is the only biblical landscape reserve in the world and it allows you to see and experience the land as it was 2,000 years ago. Walking through this post-card worthy […]
Beauty, Technology, Co-Existance...Haifa share
Whenever I visit Haifa, I always like to start my site-seeing at the top of Mount Carmel on Yafe Nof (Hebrew for ‘Beautiful View’). From this beautiful road, the entire city opens up with unfathomable beauties. The natural bay sparkles in the Mediterranean sun and I love to gaze at the ships anchored in the […]
The Same but Different share
This week, Gabriel’s Bar Mitzvah ceremony allowed me to experience the uniqueness of the Jewish people in a way I could never have imagined. Last Monday was a cold and rainy day in Jerusalem. After a few sunny days and wonderful adventures throughout the country with the Jacobs family; After exploring Masada, visitng the Golani […]
