How Israel Measures Time
By Tom Brennan It’s New Years! But I thought it was 2014 not 5775. The calendar of the Western world has been changed so many times it’s a wonder any of us make it to work on time. The best example is...
View ArticleChag Chanukkah Sameach
By Lilly Cohen As dusk fell over Israel on Tuesday night, the routine of everyday life will stop for a minute or two. Because sundown will mean the first night of the festival of Hanukkah. In family...
View ArticleSufganyiot, Israeli Donuts for Hanukkah!
By Nicole Sivan Hanukkah is a beautiful time of the year in Israel and not because of the presents, there are none, and not because of festive holiday lights strung on homes, fun decorated balsam...
View ArticleGuiltless Gelt
By Tom Brennan “Hanukkah gelt” today means chocolate coins to many Christians. However, like all Jewish traditions there are many lessons from this holiday tradition. We can be sure the weary but...
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