Costumes and Parades – Purim
Purim is the lightest and most fun of all Jewish holidays. That does not mean that there is not a lesson to be had, but at least on the days of Purim we are allowed to go outside our normal behavior
Olives, Olive Trees, Olive Oil
Today most of us think of olives and olive oil primarily as foods. And for very good reasons. Olive oil is considered to be one of the healthiest oils to use in food and food production.
Changing Times with Dry Bones
I like to start my week with something funny, and nothing has ever been funnier to me than Yaacov Kirchen and his Dry Bones. This time I have also included his comments on why (see below). I try to stay away from politics on this blog, but sometimes it is just not possible.
Tu B’Shvat, Tree Planting, Dried Fruits
The almond trees are blooming, filling the landscape with more color of pink and white on green and brown. It is a sign for the end of winter and the coming of spring. It is Tu B’Shvat
Electrical Cars, Clean Tech, Going Greener
Every so often I come across really exciting news stories. Even though in its outline this blog does not concern itself with every day news, when something really exciting comes along, I will bring it to the attention of readers.
A Different Look at Christmas and Hanukka
Holidays are serious business. If you celebrate Hanukka, there’s getting the Hannukiah and the candles or oil lamps and making
Hanukkah – Festival of Lights
During the darkest time of the year, mid-winter, is when Jews all over the world celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights or the Festival of Dedication.
Hanukkah is the celebration of a miracle that took place in the year 165 BCE during the purification of the Temple in Jerusalem following [...]
Jazz Globus Festival, Jerusalem
Within the music world Israel is best known for within classical music from the Israel Philarmonic to the many soloists and conductors.
A field of music less prominent, but no less popular within Israel, is jazz. If you happen to be in Israel, and in particular in Jerusalem, and you want to hear international level jazz, you are in the right place.
Pomegranate The Fruit from The Garden of Eden
When visiting Israel in the fall, one of the most prominent fruits to be seen in the markets and in fruit and juice stands is the pomegranate (rimon in Hebrew).
Food for Thought
When we hear those words: food for thought, most of will become very serious and start to think and even wonder what it is we are supposed to think about. In this case Food for Thought is actually food.