Sep 11, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Today, in the middle of our busy day we visited an after school program for Childern at Risk in Yokneam. This program gives a safe place for 15 at risk childern to go after school. The school day in Israel ends around 1:30 because of the 6 day school week and these...
Sep 10, 2014 | Miscellaneous
I cannot begin the blog for day #3 without mentioning Tel Aviv on the night of day # 2. We had the exceptional experience of dining at The Social Club. A modern bistro that really gave us a sense of the night life in Tel Aviv. Great food and such a beautiful evening...
Sep 9, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Historian Paul Liptz painted a a picture full imagery while visiting The Trumpeldor Cemetery of Tel Aviv. A place where many of Israel’s Zionist leaders and artists are buried. His humor and captivating talk of the history of Tel Aviv and and the realities of it...
Sep 8, 2014 | Miscellaneous
It certainly was our honor to dine with some of Israel’s Lone Soldiers. We have heard of them, especially during the recent conflict, but was humbled by their presence. They have volunteered to leave their homes and families and have dedicated their lives for...
Sep 8, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Somewhere along the line we must have lost our shepherding skills. We had a great time learning what it took to be a shepherd. Needless to say, we had a lot of laughs!
Sep 8, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Sep 8, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Sep 8, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Sep 4, 2014 | Miscellaneous
You may have heard about the current situation in Ukraine, where communities are being decimated. Several Jewish communities in these areas have been affected and our partners at JDC have been there to help them during this time. I would like to share this article,...
Aug 19, 2014 | Miscellaneous
On Saturday, August 9, Michael Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old was shot and killed after an encounter with police in Ferguson. In the days that followed, our region has experienced violence, along with anger, fear, rage, disbelief and bitterness. Even as the details are...