“Although there is no place in Israel that I would rather live in than Jerusalem, one of my favorite places to visit is Gan Hashelosha and its vicinity. In the 1990s, Kibbutz “Nir David” decided that the best way to stay afloat financially, without relying solely on agriculture, would be…
Author: Aaron Fin
Taglit/Birthright- a journey in Israel
Taglit is a unique programme, enabling young Jewish people (between the ages of 18-26) to explore Israel, combining educational programmes, fun, travel and cultural encounters alongside dwelling into the depth of Jewish history and current Israeli status. The program is sponsored by the Israeli Government, Jewish global communities (via the…
Yiddish
The Yiddish unique language is a combination of spoken German and Jewish slang that had been created throughout years of “Diaspora” in east-Europeans countries, at which Jews had formerly lived. The language evolved throughout the years and had spread to various other countries, worldwide. It is believed that its origins stem from…
Muslim/Islamic traditional Dishes
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,…
Jewish traditional Dishes
Jewish traditional Dishes When visiting a new place, one of the most important aspects is to taste the local cuisine. It is the flavors that connect one to the land. We have gathered together some major dishes that portray best the the Jewish/Israeli food. The Jewish population…
Learning Hebrew
Hebrew is a language that derived from the Canaanite group of Semitic languages. The language is strongly connected to the language of the Bible; the Old testament, of the early days, (B.C.) The earliest known written script found – in Hebrew – dates from the 11th Century, B.C. The language…
Cruise-Ships to Israel
A new style of holidays has dawned in recent years; the Cruise-Line Ships; colorful, elegant and easy-going. Most ships are luxurious, modern ships; with large, comfortable cabins, most of which have private balconies overlooking the sea. Israel is located in Asia, on the eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Most…
The Kibbutz
What is a “Kibbutz”? The kibbutz is a unique cooperative settlement, in Israel, based on the desire for resettlement in Israel. The kibbutz is based on socialist values, i.e. equality between men, economic cooperation and equality. The kibbutz is usually a small community of some several hundred residents; its income…
Druzes in Israel
The Druzes’ history is a unique story, of a special people. The Druze religion was born as a section of the Islam during the 11th century, originating in Egypt. These days, the Druze community is mainly situated on Lebanon, Syria and Israel, a total of some 600,000 people. Interestingly, the…
Tel-Aviv Accommodation
Tel Aviv Hotels Tel-Aviv offers a variety of accommodations, while in town. There are 5 star hotels as well as 1-2 star ones. A breathtaking view is to choose accommodation near the sea; in either Tel-Aviv of Jaffa. Other options enable proximity to travel routes, which is a practical and…