CULINARY IN ISRAEL ... As the August temperatures dipped momentarily in Philly, am I the only one who craved KUGEL? (Israeli Jewish sweet noodle pudding) Kugels can be savory or sweet and originated with Ashkenazi Jews, those from Eastern Europe. Kugles are often served at Sabbath meals and for Jewish holidays all over the world. Sometimes spelled kigel, my favorite variation is sweet and studded with chopped fruit. A great big hunk of YUM!
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"Foodies" look away! When most younger Americans visit the Holy Land, a taste of home now and again, is most welcome. It pays to know "What's on the menu" at McDonald's in Israel.
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A new study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology shows that rates of preventable blindness in Israel have been cut by more than half over the last de...cade, from 33.8 cases of blindness per 100,000 residents in 1999 to 14.8 in 2010.
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Universally known by moms everywhere ... Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here's a list of what to expect on your next trip to Israel:
Israeli Breakfast Foods:
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Israeli researchers say they have discovered one of the ways that breast cancer cells turn on their aggressive cancerous behavior. This means that it will be possible to detect breast cancer earlier and decide on the most effective treatment.
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Ever wonder what a real Oasis looked like?
A green Garden of Eden in the wilderness, Ein Gedi National Park is exactly that, a natural oasis on the shore of the west side Dead Sea and the lowest place on Earth. I had always wanted to see an actual oasis and got my chance when I visited this stunning archaeological attraction. It actually turned out to be one of the most exciting places I have been in the world!
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Hepatitis B is no match for new Israeli vaccine.
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Topics: Culture and Heritage, Enlightenment, Facts about Israel, Health & Safety
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. That coupled with the instability of the Palestinian conflict, have made it difficult for a truly national Israeli cuisine to develop. Nevertheless, a steady influx of Jewish immigrants from around the world has made for an exotic mix of flavors on the Israeli table and in the street.
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