Recently I was shopping in Jerusalem at a supermarket and the Land’s bounty on display was overwhelming. What a blessing! Among the huge variety of fruit we found some wonderful “Apple Pears” pictured above. This locally grown Asian fruit is crisp, fresh and sweet with a bit of a tang. Read more
This past Rosh HaShanah was not only the beginning of the year 5775 in the Hebrew calendar, it was the beginning of a Shmitta (Sabbatical) year. Chapter 25:3-5 in Leviticus teaches us the following about the Land of Israel: Six years you shall sow your field, and six years you Read more
When the Children of Israel camped at the foot of Mount Sinai a miracle happened. (more…)
The word “Pardes פרדס” in Hebrew means “Fruit Orchard” see Song of Songs 4:13 … that’s basically what the Garden of Eden was. (more…)
Will Netanyahu’s speech to congress have an effect on the Israeli elections? (more…)
Bibi, Barack and Moshe – How to choose a leader We are in the middle of election season here in Israel and the frenzy of primary voting among the competing parties. Ironically, the reason for the election is the controversy of Bibi Netanyahu wanting to embed in Israeli law that Read more
First Came the Snow – Then the Rainbow This week began with the prediction of a rare winter snowstorm in Israel. The mayor of Jerusalem called for the shutting down of roads leading into the capital to prevent cars from being stranded. Schools and kindergartens were closed. Which made the Read more
10th of Tevet fell on January 1 – What does it mean? While the whole world celebrated on December 31 and January 1, observant Jews around the world and here in Israel fasted! There are actually four New Years in the Hebrew Calendar (subject for an article on its own). Read more