Tag Archives:Jerusalem
Tikun Olam - My Experience at Hadassah Hospital share
Not everyone is given the best survival rate. Unfortunately, some people get sick when they are small. The fact that there are children born sick or develop an illness as they grow and develop makes me feel the need to help. That is why I went to the Hadassah Hospital while visiting Israel.
Top 10 Caves in Israel share
Israeli summers are hot. There is no getting around it. But it doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the wonderful nature our little country has to offer. One of my personal favorite ways to escape the summer heat is by exploring the 1200 caves hiding throughout the country. 1. Soreq Cave Also called the Stalactite […]
Everyone has a Story, Every Story has a Place...in Israel share
If you asked me what my story was, I would tell you that Milestones Israel was created in order to find a place in Israel to match every personal story.
Remember share
“There is only one opportunity to see Jerusalem for the first time in your life”, Richard said to his children as we approached the famous observatory on Mount Scopus. “On this day, 16 years ago when I was only 26 years old, I lost my best friend,” he continued. “This person that meant that world […]
Yom Ha'Aztmaut - Israel's Independence Day share
Happy Birthday Israel! 64 Years Young! Israel’s Independence Day is celebrated on the fifth day of the month of Iyar, which is the Hebrew date of the formal establishment of the State of Israel, when members of the “provisional government” read and signed a Declaration of Independence in Tel Aviv. The original date corresponded to […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
