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by Barbara Lyons
An ESRA tour to the Harel forest near Jerusalem reveals
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the history hidden in the Machal and Gachal sites. The group visited memorial sites to the fallen commanders and soldiers
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by Amy Avgar
Amy Avgar visited the Samaritan community in Luzia
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at the foot of Mount Gerizim, an area that is mentioned in the Bible. The Samaritans claim to be descended from the tribes of Ephraim and Menasseh. They follow Jewish law, celebrate the festivals and Shabbat, and serve in the army.
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by Henry Gild
The walking group "Raanan" started as a tribute 33
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years ago to the memory of Raanan who was killed in an accident. This account of a 3-day trek in the Negev describes stunning views, walks and climbs – altogether challenging, worthwhile and enjoyable.
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by Lydia Aisenberg
A descriptive journey through Nahal Zin at Sde Boker
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where David and Paula Ben-Gurion are buried. The spectacular views, sculptured rock formations, thriving vegetation and numerous Ibex, pre–historic rock paintings, are just some of the outstanding scenes to be seen on a journey through this part of the Negev.
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by Ilan Shachar
The author discusses voter apathy and recommends that
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voting in Israel should not only be a right and a privilege, but an obligation as well.
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by Mike Porter
A tiul in the far north of Israel, just after a rainy
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season, through lush green fields and flowing water.
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by Jonathan Rulnick
The transformation of Kibbutz Kramim began six years
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ago - from 12 families to almost 50 and the waiting list is long. It is no longer a “socialized kibbutz”, but is classified as a “renewed kibbutz”. While it has retained essential kibbutz features, it has grown significantly and, as part of its growth, offers comfortable accommodation to visitors.
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by Sybil Levin
Amusing and insightful description by a bus commuter
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on the pleasures and displeasures of traveling by bus.
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by Joan Gross
On a hot summer's day in Nahariya the author sees a
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hoopoe for the first time while taking care of three children from a split family.
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by Hetty Smith, Judith Yalon Fortus
A 78-year-old diary shares the experiences and insights
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of a young British woman who sailed to the Middle East in 1933-1934 and travelled to sites in Egypt and Palestine.
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by Ilana Sraier-Phillips
When camping doesn’t appeal to you anymore, try glamping,
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which is on the rise in Israel. Glamping is camping with hot showers, mattresses, pillows, clean bathrooms, outdoor kitchens, and already-pitched tents. Here’s one such experience in the Golan Heights.
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by Steve Kramer
What a variety of things were seen in this 10m kilometer
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ESRA walk along the underdeveloped beach in northern Israel. Archeological excavation, crusader remains, Atlit military camp, now a museum. Nature’s presence was everywhere including unique sand stone ridges, turtles who nest on the beach and wonderful fields of purple thyme.
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by Brenda Katten
Brenda Katten makes a notable stand by displaying how
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important it is for Ethiopian immigrants in Israel to sustain their old traditions, regarding family hierarchy, language and cultural traditions.
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by June Levy
The Bnei Israel Indian Community is widespread in Israel,
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and efforts are being made to unite these Jews from India and support The Indian Jewish Heritage Center. A meeting where two female Indian Jewish authors – one an Israeli resident and the other on a visit from India were the main speakers is summarized here by June Levy.
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by Lydia Aisenberg
Lydia Aisenberg vividly recalls the Yom Kippur War
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when she was living on a kibbutz with her husband and toddler son. She remembers how her husband and the kibbutz members reacted to the news of the war, within hours the men went off to fight and a new routine descended on the kibbutz.
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