Author Archives: Rivka Frimer
Dialogue In The Dark - Holon Israel share
Last week I had an amazing opportunity given to me by Milestones Israel…I was given the chance to visit the Blind museum based in Holon , just outside of Tel Aviv. It is a once in a lifetime experience that will only be available to you in this part of the world. It gave me […]
Purim 2014 has Arrived share
Today the event of Purim has begun…the streets are covered with children on their way to school in costume, all the stalls in the markets are outselling their costume accessories, and those in the city will not be able to pass through without being aware that something is going on today. Purim celebrates the story […]
Ben Gurions house share
Whilst touring with my ulpan from Kibbutz Na’an , our group was taken on a trip to Ben Gurion’s House. Whilst we all had a little amount of knowledge on the basic background of Israel and it’s history, we knew very little about Ben Gurion, other than the airport was named after […]
Klezmer Festival in Tzfat share
Once a year in the hidden away town of Tzfat/Safed/Tsefat there is a festival which attracts thousands upon thousands of visators, guests and locals to swarm there for the amazing event. Generally it is based on an authentic Russian style of music, and having been there several times – not just to Tzfat, but to […]
Rockets into Roses share
An amazing idea,story,product that I only came across on coincidence.After visiting the Art Fair in Tel Aviv last Tuesday Nachlat binyamin, and returning back home, my roommate told me of a company or organisation called “rockets into roses”.An amazing idea which I will explain in a nutshell but really worth visiting their website to get […]
Purim - From Cinderella to Queen Esther share
Two very different stories have happened in Israel over the years, both of which include 3 very similar factors- Both from Sephardi Backgrounds Both events happennd around Purim Both girls went from a quiet life to being Princesses The Facts – 1928 -Tzipora Tzabari – From a Yemiite Background Tzipora rode her donkey and cart to deliver milk to the […]
Nachlat Binyamin - Itueti art & designs share
This week for the first time since my stay in Israel ( I have now been living here for 6 months) I managed to get round to visiting the Art & Craft Fair in Tel Aviv. Its right beside the Carmel Market Shouk , on Allenby Street, on a Tuesday and also a Friday , […]
Is tourism in Israel a safe experience? share
So, you have made the decision to come to the Holy Land – Eretz Israel – Great you are one step closer to having an amazing experience of a life time, and you will have lots to tell your friends when you get home and take some beautiful pictures too. What happens next is very […]
THE PALMACH - IN OFRAH'S EYES share
In a recent discovery when doing some research , it occurred to me the date Israel became independent (14 May 1948 )and the date the IDF was formed. May 31st, 1948.With a mere two week spacing these vital events apart, this is a vital indicator that Israel can simply not live without the IDF.Before the […]
Tzfat - Down the Kabbalah Lane share
Tzfat is quite the hidden gem of Israel. With an ancient antique vibe and at every angle something else intrigues you. Little cobbled lanes are lined with art galleries that appeal to every taste and in addition to this, miniature shouk styled market stalls are lined further down Endless choices for what to keep your […]
