DA'ATAdults at Aderet
Published on January 29, 2012
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At one time, the average Israeli 18-year-old graduated high school and went straight into the army. But the tragic 1995 assassination of Prime Minister… More…
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Carmel Foliage
Published on October 27, 2011
Fall is the time for a visit to the Carmel Mountains, when the early rains stimulate new growth to parched flora and fauna desperate for a bit of moisture. It’s… More…
Community Gardening
Published on September 20, 2011
The kibbutz concept may be a thing of Israel’s past, but the love for community, agriculture and socialism are never far from the Israeli mind. Match that with the… More…
All’s Fair at the Street Fair
Published on July 31, 2011
Israelis love fairs, festivals, ‘festigals’ and the ever-popular ‘heppening.’ They happen frequently — given the months of warm weather, a plethora of gifted artisans and the Middle Eastern penchant for… More…
Da’at Plans
Published on May 16, 2011
For those of us who have been on a Da’at trip, we can only sense what goes into the planning and details of any given day of an itinerary. Here,… More…
Putting on the Piyyut
Published on April 3, 2011
The piyyut is in a period of retro revival, according to some learned sources. These ancient liturgical poems, written since Mishnaic times and in Hebrew or Aramaic, are being sung… More…
Holy Surfers
Published on March 2, 2011
In these parts, surfers wait for winter storms. While Israel is known as a great spot for beginner surfers during the summer, with waves that range from three… More…
Guides on Guiding
Published on January 17, 2011
Tour guiding in Israel is more than a profession, it tends to be a calling. For native-born Israelis, becoming a licensed tour guide is often a way of reconnecting with… More…
Thanksgiving
Published on November 25, 2010
It’s the Israeli Thanksgiving table, with autumnal hues, seasonal foods and holiday decorations in place, albeit with a few necessary alterations to account for the local Anglo Sabra mentality.… More…
Celebratory Hikes
Published on October 17, 2010
Weddings. Just the word alone is enough to harbor fear and excitement in a young couple. Caterers, wedding halls, music, invitations, the dress – its enough to make one want… More…
Spirituality in the Secular City
Published on September 6, 2010
With Rosh Hashanah just a few days away, preparations are happening, whether involving apples and honey, a tender brisket or the weighty spiritual matters of the holy days. We approached… More…
A Zoo in Wartime Poland
Published on May 17, 2010
The Zookeeper’s Wife, by Diane Ackerman
Reviewed by Paul Liptz
“Jan and Antonina Zabinski were Christian zookeepers horrified by Nazi racism, who capitalized on the Nazis’ obsession… More…
Shavuot – A Celebration of Waterguns, White & Wheat
Published on May 17, 2010
Shavuot, the festival marking the giving of the Torah as well as celebrating the harvest, isn’t exactly one of Judaism’s best-known holidays. Arriving just seven weeks after Passover,… More…
A Wildflower Meander
Published on April 20, 2010
Israelis love nothing more then to troll for flowers in the ersatz springtime. We say ersatz because while some believe that April showers bring Mayflowers, in these parts it’s… More…
IL Football, U.S. Style
Published on March 4, 2010
© Photography: Debbie Zimelman
In a land where soccer reigns and basketball plays a close second, you wouldn’t think that American football players could find a field, but… More…
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