by Siri Jones-Rosen
The Templers, who began settling in Israel in 1868,
more ...
were in fact critical contributors to the success of the yishuv. Their efforts are remembered with the restoration of their dwellings at the Sarona market and their story is told by guides who take visitors through this vibrant area.
Close
|
by Deborah (Debby) Sherman
A colorful henna ceremony introduced the writer to
more ...
a Yemenite tradition, intended to ensure the about-to-be married couple a life of happiness.
Close
|
by Ilan Shachar
Ilan Shahar suggests that we try to find a little generosity
more ...
of spirit, whatever the provocation. And when we manage to do this, know that we are contributing to the long-term survival of our unique little Israel, and to 70 better years to come.
Close
|
by Lydia Aisenberg
Susita, founded in the second century BCE, was once
more ...
the home of a small Jewish community. The site is well worth a visit. In modern times, it was captured from the Syrians by Israelis from Kibbutz Ein Gev in 1948.
Close
|
by Lydia Aisenberg
Two iconic cartoon characters – one Israeli (Shrulik)
more ...
created by artist Dosh, and one Palestinian (Handala) by artist al-Ali, appear on a wall of the Givat Haviva Art Center and Peace Gallery in a painting by Yuval Caspi. The two characters are linked arm-in-arm and symbolize the hope of a more positive and inevitable shared future.
Close
|
by Onnie Schiffmiller
To celebrate Israel’s 70th anniversary, tour guide
more ...
Onnie Schiffmiller shares with readers some of Israe'ls hidden gems worth visiting throughout Israel and touching on broad interests.
Close
|
by Pnina Moed Kass
Don't argue about trivialities or tempt fate - it has
more ...
a habit of teaching you a lesson - that is the essence of this little tale.
Close
|
by Wendy Blumfield
Wendy vividly describes her adventures during her visit
more ...
to Israel as a teenager in 1959 – an event that changed her forever - and in 1962 when she volunteered in a Nahal camp called Almagor near the Kinneret. Israel never left her heart and in 1974 she made aliyah with her family.
Close
|
by ESRA MAGAZINE
In honor of the occasion of Israel's 70th anniversay
more ...
guests were asked to say a few words of how they got to be living in Israel. Here are their stories:
Close
|
by Emil Murad
Emil describes the meeting with Abrashka, a veteran
more ...
Kibbutz member who visits the cemetery, and remembers all the dead. His belief was “We the living … they the heroes!"
Close
|
by Ruth Corman
The article discusses the two different Abulafia families,
more ...
the Arab and the Jewish, and the fact that the Abulafia bakery in Jaffa (now also at the Tel Aviv Port) still shuts down every Passover, honoring an agreement made between the owner of the bakery and a Tel Aviv rabbi 50 years ago.
Close
|
by Andee Goldman
An emotional and extraordinarily heartwarming ceremony
more ...
for bar and bat mitzvah age children who had lost their fathers in the defense of Israel was held by the IDF Widow and Orphan organization at the Western Wall, and at the President of Israel’s residence.
Close
|
by Carol Novis
Writers, editors and other volunteers of ESRAmagazine
more ...
were treated to a tour of Givat Haviva, the Center for Shared Society, and to towns and sites in the area by Lydia Aisenberg, a magazine writer who is also employed by the International Department of Givat Haviva.
Close
|
by Lydia Aisenberg
A visit to a unique historical site – Beit Froumine
more ...
in King George St, Jerusalem – which is slated to become the Knesset Museum. In the meantime, some fascinating historical photographs can be seen at the site.
Close
|
|