Six Tips to Start Finding your Jewish Roots
Family history can be a fascinating thing and Jewish genealogy has become a very popular hobby over the past few years. There are many web sites offering suggestions on how to search and organizations have been founded around the topic, like the Jewish Genealogical Society. These can be great resources as you begin your search.
The Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem.
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Six Wineries and Breweries to Explore in Israel
Whether you prefer wine or beer, Israel is a great place to explore new options amid growing industries. Consider these wineries and breweries as you plan your Israel vacation.
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CNN's "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" Premieres with an honest look at Jerusalem
Posted by Iris Hami on September 17, 2013
Anthony Bourdain in JerusalemSeason 2 of "Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown" premieres Sunday, September 15 at 9 p.m. ET with the host and crew making their first trip to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza.
Topics: Christian Travel, Culture and Heritage, Enlightenment, Facts about Israel, Fun stuff, group travel, Israel Travel
Now! at the Tower of David Museum next to Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem: "AH JERUSALEM"!
Posted by Iris Hami on September 16, 2013
Ah, Jerusalem! A New Musical (in English)
Presented by Bernie Kukoff & Danny PallerHistory of the Show...After living in Jerusalem for 25 years composer-lyricist Danny Paller imagined a new entertainment for English-speaking tourists – a musical-theater adventure set in Jerusalem. He felt there were too few cultural offerings geared to a tourist’s experience – especially for English-speakers – and that a musical would provide a refreshingly creative encounter with the city and its unique past. Enter Ah, Jerusalem a new musical.
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Jewish culinary traditions often date back to Biblical times. Yet while Jews as a people have endured for over 3000 years, the modern state of Israel is relatively young.
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Have you ever felt blessed that we all "Have a Little Bit of Israel in Us"?
Posted by Iris Hami on September 12, 2013
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Meet the "Google Analytics of Beer" one of Tel Aviv's most unusual high-tech startups
Posted by Iris Hami on September 12, 2013
Topics: Culture and Heritage, Enlightenment, Facts about Israel, Fun stuff, Health & Safety
When Science/Food/Folklore meet the results are Delicious!
Posted by Iris Hami on September 11, 2013
Topics: Culture and Heritage, Enlightenment, Fun stuff
"I've never seen so much GOLD in my life"! Discovery at the base of Temple Mount.
Posted by Iris Hami on September 10, 2013
Topics: Christian Travel, Culture and Heritage, Enlightenment, Facts about Israel, group travel, Israel Travel