Archive for April 2019

The Sweetness of Learning & Suggested Texts

The Sweetness of Learning & Suggested Texts

Shared in “A Meal With A Feel,” Onward Israel’s educational pamphlet designed to transform Shabbat dinner into a meaningful experience for all, this post provides poems, stories and short readings to learn together

Israel’s periphery extends far beyond geographic borders

Israel’s periphery extends far beyond geographic borders

This thought-provoking read from popular Israeli news outlet Haaretz explains three terms frequently heard in Israeli media but often misunderstood: the periphery, the frontier, and the center. While the Israeli public is aware of

60 Seconds: A Quick Idea

60 Seconds: A Quick Idea

Shared in “A Meal With A Feel,” Onward Israel’s educational pamphlet designed to transform Shabbat dinner into a meaningful experience for all, this post suggests a thoughtful way to involve your guests in

Shabbat Spice

Shabbat Spice

Jewish tradition speaks of a special “Shabbat Spice” that creates a unique flavor and spirit different from the rest of the week. Shared in “A Meal With A Feel,” Onward Israel’s educational pamphlet

The Importance of Eating Together: An Excerpt

The Importance of Eating Together: An Excerpt

This post presents excerpts from an article by Cody C. Delistraty about the significance of the social aspect of mealtime and how this is expressed in different cultures around the world. Complete with

Jerusalem’s Changing Demographics

Jerusalem’s Changing Demographics

The above graphs are from the publication “Facts and Trends 2018.”  They present Jerusalem’s population in comparison to other major Israeli cities, the nature of Jerusalem’s Jewish religious identification, the geographical distribution of Jerusalem’s

Oneg Shabbat: Enjoying Being Together

Oneg Shabbat: Enjoying Being Together

Shared in “A Meal With A Feel,” Onward Israel’s educational pamphlet designed to transform Shabbat dinner into a meaningful experience for all, this post provides resources for creative Shabbat-appropriate games and activities to

Shabbat-O-Gram: A Sweet Gesture

Shabbat-O-Gram: A Sweet Gesture

Shared in “A Meal With A Feel,” Onward Israel’s educational pamphlet designed to transform Shabbat dinner into a meaningful experience for all, this post suggests preparing sweet, individual “Shabbat-O-Gram” blessings for each guest

The Flavors of Mahane Yehuda Market

The Flavors of Mahane Yehuda Market

This video, [02:37], published by the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, portrays the vibrant atmosphere of the outdoor Mahane Yehuda market, a colorful microcosm of the diverse population of Jerusalem. Focusing  on three

How did the Tower of David Get its Name?

How did the Tower of David Get its Name?

This article [4 pgs.] from the official website of the Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem, offers a brief explanation of the history of this ancient citadel, known as the