A Story of an Anthem
A Story of an Anthem
I am convinced that HaTikvah, our Israeli national anthem is the most beautiful in the world. I confess I am biased but even though I have my personal reasons (please […]
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Gideon of the 20th Century
Gideon of the 20th Century
There are some people who have made such extraordinary contributions to Israeli society that they are awarded a unique Hebrew …
Planting for Tomorrow
Planting for Tomorrow
In these days when humanity seems bent on destroying nature, Israel is a country which not only has very strict …
A Path of Memory and Future
A Path of Memory and Future
In his popular novel “To the end of the Land,” Israeli author David Grossman writes about Ofer, a young soldier. …
Within the Walls
Within the Walls
The walls of Jerusalem tell a story of thousands of years, and they also tell a story of the thousands …
The Importance of a Name
The Importance of a Name
There are several ways of trying to ascertain if an ancient site in Israel is the actual place which appears …
Officers and Gentlemen
Officers and Gentlemen
Infuriated with the Jewish Bar Kochva uprising that took place between 132- 136 AD, the Roman Emperor Hadrian brought over …
Galilee – Coming Full Circle
Galilee – Coming Full Circle
The Galilee is both a region in northern Israel and the English name of the freshwater lake known in Hebrew …
The Miracle of the Valley
The Miracle of the Valley
With just a little knowledge of geography, a glance at the infamous 1947 United Nation’s Partition Plan of the Land …
The Life of the Dead Sea
The Life of the Dead Sea
There are many English road signs in Israel that lead to the Dead Sea, but what is wrong with them …
Music for Peace
Music for Peace
Yair Dalal was born and raised in a suburb of Tel Aviv. Very much a city boy he studied violin …
The Most Popular President of All
The Most Popular President of All
The role of President of Israel has always and only been that of a figurehead. The president has no political …
The Controversial Rabbi
The Controversial Rabbi
In Jewish history there have been many controversial free-thinkers, teachers, philosophers, authors, and lawmakers who with their opinions had the …
The Colonel Who is a Mother of Three
The Colonel Who is a Mother of Three
With tourism being one of Israel’s major industries, it is important that tour guides are up to date with societal …
A Judge of Righteousness
A Judge of Righteousness
Miriam ben Porat was a woman who led in so many ways. When it came to her specialised field of …
A year ago, Anatoly fled Ukraine. Now he is enjoying his new life in Israel.
A year ago, Anatoly fled Ukraine.
After war broke out in Ukraine in February 2022, our local team immediately initiated a large-scale evacuation plan. Thousands of …
The Punk Who Built Bridges
The Punk Who Built Bridges
Coming from a family of celebrity Israelis, Aviv Geffen had big shoes to fill. His father Yonatan, is a popular …
The Jews’ Jew
The Jews’ Jew
Combining the ancient and modern, Jewish people from European and Arab lands, different cuisines, and even Jewish languages encompassing Ladino, …
The Discovery That Changed the World Forever
The Discovery That Changed the World Forever
When he arrived in Eretz Israel from Poland in the early 20th century, Eleazar Sukenik was determined to learn as …
The Poet Who Bridged the Gap
The Poet Who Bridged the Gap
No matter what school an Israeli child attends, they will come out with a knowledge and an affection for the …
