From weird supermarket aisles and horrible traffic to delicious foods and politicians stuffing their faces, there’s nothing like Passover in Israel. The festival of Passover is celebrated every spring by…
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10 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT PASSOVER
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Purim | Celebration of Victory and Joy
One of the most joyous holidays in the Jewish calendar, Purim is celebrated annually throughout Jewish communities around the world. Meaning “lots,”—as in to draw lots or straws—in ancient Persian,…
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Tu Bishvat | The New Year of Trees
Trees play an important role in the Bible as a symbol of faith, strength, righteousness, and rebirth. Our intimate connection to trees is displayed throughout Scripture. Therefore, it should come…
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Feast Your Eyes on Israel’s Most Outrageous Hanukkah… Donuts
Sufganiyot have come a long way since the days of the humble jam donut. But according to Israel’s most famous purveyor, it still has a place in our hearts. In…
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Recipes in this Holocaust Survivors’ Cookbook Nourished Souls During and After WWII
David Lenga was not yet a teenager when World War II began. A Polish Jew born in Lodz, he would lose all but one member of his extended family in…
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At the conclusion of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, Jewish communities throughout the world begin a joyous and colorful celebration called Simchat Torah, a spectacular holiday focusing on the gift and significance…
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For Israeli kids, Purim isn’t just one day of dressing up in costume. It’s a week-long extravaganza of fun, food and parades. “So, what are the kids going to be…
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Visiting Jerusalem and its surroundings sites can prove to be a rewarding experience any time of the year. But when it comes to Bethlehem, there is probably no better time…
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11 biblical experiences in Israel you’ll never forget
You’re in the Holy Land and you want to experience it through the eyes of your ancestors. In Israel, modern as it may be, you can hardly take a step…
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Do you know where the word ‘dreidel’ comes from, and how many calories are in a sufganiyah? We have the answers here. 1. 44 candles There are at least 44…
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If you’d asked Jamie Geller about cooking with date honey before she moved to Israel in 2012, she would have stared at you blankly. Today, the American-born food writer, celebrity chef…
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Historic Photos Of First Fruits Festival In Israel To Commemorate Shavuot
In honor of the Shavuot last week, (from sunset on May 30 to nightfall on May 31), Keren Kayemet Le’Israel-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) opened its photo archive to look back…
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Fans of chickpea dip across the world chowed down on hummus in celebration of this year’s International Hummus Day (May 13th). The concept for Hummus Day originated at the Innovation Israel…
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Jerusalem Day, celebrated this year on May 24 (corresponding to the 28th day of the Jewish month of Iyar) marks 50 years since the reunification of the capital city. Dozens…
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On the eve of Remembrance Day for the Fallen of Israel’s Wars and Victims of Terrorism (Yom Hazikaron in Hebrew), a new $25 million national Hall of Remembrance dedicated to…
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