We love experimenting with soups in the winter. Often the flavors of the soup depend on what we happen to have handy in the fridge and/or cupboard. This soup was really rich and ‘creamy’ but the crunch from the toasted Read more
This week Prime Minister Netanyahu’s new government was finally installed. As we’ve mentioned, it is a Right-Wing/Religious coalition which is opposed to many policies of the succession of progressive, leftist governments who have slowly made “democratic values” more important than Read more
Blessing of Ephraim & Menashe Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26) Guest Post by Shraga Simmons Jacob, realizing he is about to die, gathers his 12 sons to receive a blessing. But first, Jacob calls upon two of his grandchildren – Joseph’s sons Read more
When friends visit us in Yavne’el, they often say this part of the Galilee reminds them of Tuscany. No wonder, we’re not that far away! Many Mediterranean recipes use local produce that is obviously available in Israel because the climate Read more
This recipe is from Shellie Berman Grafstein of Beit Shemesh, Israel. Shellie is an old friend who also made Aliyah from Toronto. Today she helps women overcome emotional eating and keep their weight off for good. Her recipes are always Read more
How to make your own homemade Potato Latkes! When the Maccabee’s successfully defeated the Syrian-Greek enemy, they found only one sealed flask of pure extra virgin olive oil in the Temple in order to light the Temple Menorah. There Read more
The Festival of Chanukah falls in the Hebrew month of Kislev. Shorter days and longer nights symbolize spiritual darkness and it’s our job to bring spiritual light back into the world during this season. Two thousand two hundred years ago Read more
The Jewish community lived adjacent to, and just north of the city walls of Caesarea. This is the remains of the synagogue. Note the Greek inscription on the floor mosaic. Usually and inscription honoring donors would be made in Greek Read more
Detail from a mosaic from a public building in the mixed Jewish/Roman village of Tzipori (Sephorris). Roman and Greek culture was everywhere. There have been two basic strategies to destroy the Jewish People throughout history. 1. KILL US The most Read more
Jacob’s brother Esau was also called Edom… and the Sages tell us that Edom is Rome. No wonder so much of our Jewish history is intertwined with a love/hate relationship with Rome and its descendants who try to take control Read more