Ptitim, (little bits or flakes in English), are exactly that. Ptitim are rice shaped or tiny round balls of oven-roasted pasta made of hard wheat, which gives them a characteristic nutty flavor and aroma. Often referred to as Israeli couscous, they are a unique culinary contribution. The product was invented during...

ICQ, an acronym for the short statement, “I Seek You”, was the first “instant messenger” ever developed. In 1998 five Israelis, Yair Goldfinger, Sefi Vigiser, Amnon Amir, Arik Vardi, and Yossi Vardi, who also founded the company Mirabilis, developed the program. They had a vision of being able to send a quick message...

The Feldenkrais Method, was designed and developed by Moshe Feldenkrais, (1904-1984). It is often referred to simply as “Feldenkrais”. It is a somatic educational system, which means that the mind and body are perceived as one whole. When practicing the Feldenkrais Method it is possible to reduce pain or limitations...

​These days we are celebrating “Tu B’Shevat”; a Jewish Holiday referring to the “New Year of the Trees”. It is a Holiday at which it is customary to eat from the variety of the fruit of the land; as blessed by God. The holiday derives from Bible origins. As of the establishment of the state of Israel, it has been a...

Rummikub is a tile-based game for two to four players. Ephriam Hertzano developed the game in the early 1930s in Romania, at a time when the Communist government outlawed playing cards. After World War II Hertzano immigrated to Israel and continued to develop the game in his backyard in the city of Bat Yam. The first...

The Pillcam is an imaging device invented by Dr. Gavriel Iddan at Given Imaging. The invention of the Pillcam opened up new possibilities in the field of gastrointestinal diagnostics. It offers an alternative to procedures that are less patient-friendly when screening for esophageal and gastrointestinal diseases by...

​The Hanukkah Holiday holds a variety of names: the festival of light; The miracle holiday; the holiday of the oil or even the holiday of the approaching winter. Due to the fact that schools are closed for the holiday (for one week), it is a good time to travel thought the country. Many attractions are open during the...

Hanukkah is the Jewish holiday of lights, celebrated this year as of December 6, 2015, usually it is not far from Xmas. It is being celebrated for eight days from the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev (in December) and is commemorating the re-purification of the Jewish Temple in year 165 BC, by the Maccabees,...

The Ramon Crater, also called in Hebrew “the Makhtesh“; is a unique Geological Phenomenon that is rare in the Middle Eastern parts, which had been created due to the erosion of a Mountain that had been filled with soft stone.     The Phenomenon had started about 110 million years ago. The Hebrew term of...

The Roman Catholic and Uniate churches are located in Jerusalem; adding to the city’s glory. The churches that are in communion with Rome and recognize the primacy and spiritual authority of the Pope (who as bishop of Rome holds the ancient patriarchy of the West). In matters of liturgy, the Eastern churches in...