Labor Day, May 1, is an annual holiday that resulted from efforts of the labor union movement, to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers.
When visiting a new place, one of the most important aspects is to taste the local cuisine. It is the flavors that connect to the land. We have gathered together some major dishes that portray the best of the Muslin/Islamic food in Israel. Pfalafell – Humus, onions and Oil balls,…
The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 15 August, has a double object: (1) the happy departure of Mary from this life; (2) the assumption of her body into heaven.Today, the belief in the corporeal assumption of Mary is universal in the east as well as in…
The Jewish holiday of Sukkot will be celebrated this year between October 16-24, 2016. Sukkot is one of the three Biblical traditional holidays of pilgrimage; an agricultural festival that originates from the Bible days and is considered a thank you tribute for the fruit harvest. Sukkot is the “Feast of Ingathering.” (Exodus 34:22)…