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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… Read more...
The Evolution of Personalized Travelling share
The world of Travel and Tourism is an ever-evolving world and consistently changing to fit the travelers needs…we are constantly looking for that cutting edge factor, something a little bit different, something that stands out more , something else to… Read more...
Again Masada will not fall – The Abele's Story share
Whenever I bring visitors to Masada I ask them: ‘What is Your Masada?’ What is most important to you in your life? What will you never, under any circumstances, overlook or wave aside? The most common answer I get is:… Read more...
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… Read more...
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… Read more...
3 Generations of Aliyah share
Aliyah (to go up, ascend) is the term used for Jews of the Diaspora that choose to move to Israel (to make Aliyah). I come from a uniquely American/Israeli family in that I am the 3rd generation in a row… Read more...
Shavuot? Cheese Please! share
Shavuot, also known as the festival of Weeks, commemorates the anniversary of the day G-d gave the Torah to the people of Israel at Mount Sinai. It is the second of three major festivals with historical and agricultural significance, the… Read more...
From Culture to Country in Under an Hour share
Israel is a small country. At it’s narrowest point, it’s a mere 9 miles wide and yet, it is a place of amazing variety, with globally unique contrasts. On a recent day trip to the north of the country, I… Read more...
The Road to Freedom: A Passover Story share
When the people of Israel took off on their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, all they knew was that they were fleeing to the desert. They had no idea how long the journey would take, nor what danger… Read more...
