Category : Blog
From blooming flowers and migrating birds to stunning sunsets and saying goodbye to sandals, fall might be Israel’s most perfect season. Across the world, people are bemoaning the end of summer and the beginning of a long, dark winter. In Israel, however, a loud collective sigh of relief can be heard as the blistering heat […]
Read MoreSunday, September 19th, 2021
Category : Editor's Picks
Pomegranates add color and symbolism to the Rosh Hashana table décor, but they are also extremely good for your health. Coaxing the edible seeds out of a pomegranate is a popular how-to topic. Some swear by the whack-with-a-wooden-spoon method; others massage out those ruby-red arils in a bowl of water to keep things neat. Any […]
Read MoreTuesday, August 31st, 2021
Category : Editor's Picks
The Association of Gulf Jewish Communities (AGJC), the people-to-people network of Jewish communities from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries that are developing Jewish life in the region, will hold its first joint Selichot event – believed to be the first event of its kind in the region. On Sunday, August 22 at 5:00 p.m. […]
Read MoreMonday, August 16th, 2021
Category : Featured Hotel
Acre seafood restaurant Uri Buri and Efendi Hotel – both torched during the May riots – land top spots on the global list selected by travelers worldwide. We’ve long known that Acre’s Uri Buri seafood restaurant and the Efendi Hotel are a must on any foodie or traveler’s list, and now it seems that so […]
Read MoreSunday, August 15th, 2021
Category : Top 10
Tangier is a captivating fusion of North Africa, Spain, Portugal, and France, making it a true crossroads of cultures with a rich Jewish heritage. This enchanting city, just a 35-minute hydrofoil ride from Spain or a two-hour ferry journey, embraces diversity with a predominantly Muslim population and thriving Christian and Jewish communities living in harmony. […]
Read MoreSaturday, August 7th, 2021
Category : Editor's Picks
The Hemdat Israel Synagogue located in Kadiköy, Istanbul is uncovering the footsteps of history with a wonderful project. The project run together by the Haydarpaşa Hemdat Israel Synagogue Foundation, Alef Youth Club, and Shalom Corps, not only contributes to raising awareness about the protection of historical buildings but also establishes the most beautiful example of […]
Read MoreFriday, July 23rd, 2021
Category : Editor's Picks
Who says science and art don’t mix? Bar-Ilan University opens a unique -museum that aims to expose visitors to the vast research possibilities in the natural sciences. How do 150,000 stretchy rubber bands depict the healing process of damaged neurons? How do 16 electric violin players pinpoint the moment that synchrony transitions to chaos? These […]
Read MoreFriday, July 16th, 2021
Category : Featured Dining
A homesick Israeli psychology student and budding chef studying in the US puts a meatless twist on an all-time favorite Israeli street food. Every time I go back to Israel I am excited to capture all the sounds, smells, and flavors of the Middle East in a pita. To be honest, nothing beats the nostalgic […]
Read MoreFriday, July 16th, 2021
Category : Travel Services
After 15 months, Portugal is once again open to visitors from the US and, this weekend, the country is celebrating their return along with the July 4 Independence Day holiday by lighting eight of its historic landmarks in red, white, and blue: Lisbon: the statue of D. José I, located in Praça do Comércio – […]
Read MoreSunday, July 4th, 2021
Category : Editor's Picks
The Assayag synagogue in Tangier is to house a new Jewish Museum, the rehabilitation project of which has been entrusted to the architect Malika Laâroussi and the exhibition of the museum to Mrs. Isabelle Timsit. During a working session with the wali of the Tangier region, Mohammed M’Hidia, the Secretary-General of the Council of Jewish […]
Read MoreTuesday, June 22nd, 2021