Category Archives:Remarkable People
Mira Raman - Nachalat Binyamin share
I have now visited the Nachalat Binyamin Market several times now, each time gaining more and more personal stories about each of the artists. Last Tuesday when i visited , I had the pleasure of talking to Mira Raman, an artist who has created her work and evolved since her youth. Mira’s work revolves around […]
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 […]
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 , […]
The Chabad Chickpea -Pantry Packers share
An incredible story and person which I met when at a convention in Tel Aviv recently, was a Chabad Rabbi,who participates in an idea that took my mind by storm. Volunteers who come and work to help (even Tourists are open to this opportunity) and donate their time by helping to process food stables such […]
Tzfat (Safed): A Community of Personalities share
Touring a new place in Israel or revisiting a favorite site generally involves viewing and learning about an interesting religious, cultural or historical site. Visitors to Safed, however, have the opportunity to spend some time with some Safed personalities whose stories and work adds to the enjoyment of the visit. There are thousands of native English-speakers in Safed, […]
The Burma Road Saves Jerusalem share
65 years ago, under the cover of night, 3 men drove a military jeep into the unknown. It was just days after they suffered great losses in an attempt to occupy the fortress of Latrun. The mighty police station built by the British was held by the Jordanian forces, effectively blocking the road to Jerusalem. […]
The Esther's That Matter Most share
Growing up in Israel in the 1970’s, there were 2 Esther’s in my life. There was, of course, Queen Esther that made her grand appearance once a year during the holiday of Purim. And then there was Esther Roth Shahamorov, a legendary athlete. Both women were heroes of mine. Queen Esther of the Book of […]
My Family Tree(s) share
Tu B’Shevat was always a big celebration in our home. My mother’s name was Ilana אילנה, tree in Hebrew, and she was born on Tu b’Shevat in 1937. Her birthday was always celebrated around a table filled with delicious dried fruits and nuts. My mother loved trees and even our names reflect this love. My […]