Author Archives: Nili
Amos Levitov on Faith, Love and Hope share
This evening I had the extreme pleasure of meeting Amos Levitov. He was speaking at a nearby college and it didn’t seem like an opportunity I could pass up. But who is this guy? In October 1967, Amos was drafted into the Israeli Air Force. He spent two years in flight school before becoming a […]
Dialogue in the Dark share
“Only with the heart can one see right.” – Antoine de Saint Exupéry, The Little Prince. This afternoon, I found myself at the children’s museum in Holon. We had tickets to a special exhibition called ‘Dialogue in the Dark.’ I had no idea what to expect and so was a little baffled when a guide […]
A Family Reunion to Remember share
Is there any better place to have a family reunion than Israel ?! I can’t imagine one. This is a place for all ages, for adventure or relaxation. Most of all, Israel is the perfect place to tell your children the stories that are passed from generation to generation (Dor le Dor) in a joyous […]
Tel Aviv - The City that Never Sleeps share
Tel Aviv is often described as the city that never sleeps and not without reason. When I was young, I spent many nights enjoying this amazing city on the Mediterranean. I used to love dancing in the modern clubs at the Tel Aviv Port or sharing a drink with friends in the south Tel Aviv […]
A Sport for every Fan share
Israeli sports have come a long way in the last 64 years. Israeli athletes are competing worldwide in every sport. Soccer is definitely one of the most popular sports in Israel. Our little country is even represented by players in some of the most successful European teams, such as Yossi Benyoun who currently plays for […]
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 […]
