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Feb 24, 20221 min read
Shituf masah - שִׁיתּוּף מָסָךְ
Pronunciation: Shi·tuf ma·sah Literal translation: Screen share Next time you have a Zoom meeting, don't forget to ask the meeting host...
Feb 23, 20221 min read
The Lowdermilk Lookout Point
Being such a small country, it's impressive to think how many beautiful and diverse parts Israel is home to. Across the land, there are...


Feb 23, 20221 min read
Alhuti - אַלְחוּטִי
Pronunciation: Al·hu·ti Literal translation: Wireless Technology is advancing at a fast rate with more and more electronics becoming...


Feb 22, 20222 min read
The Knesset
Jerusalem has tons of options for fun activities, holy sites, restaurants, shopping, and museums. The possibilities are endless. One of...


Feb 22, 20221 min read
Madrih tiyulim - מַדְרִיךְ טִיּוּלִים
Pronunciation: Ma·drih ti·yu·lim Literal translation: Tourguide There will never be a shortage of tour guides in Israel. You can find a...


Feb 21, 20221 min read
So You Thought You Knew Fauda
If you haven't seen Fauda yet, are you REALLY a fan of good Israeli TV? Fauda has been ranked one of the top Israeli TV shows, not only...


Feb 21, 20221 min read
Ahyanit - אַחְיָינִית
Pronunciation: Ah·ya·nit Literal translation: Neice If your sister gives birth to a baby girl then you got yourself a new ahyanit. If she...


Feb 20, 20221 min read
The Historic Ahad Ha'am School
Before Israel became a country in 48', many brave young men and women pioneered to Palestine with a vision and a whole lot of...


Feb 20, 20221 min read
Mizvada - מִזְוָודָה
Pronunciation: Miz·va·da Literal translation: Suitcase, luggage Israelis love to travel and they invest in a very good mizvada that will...


Feb 19, 20221 min read
Tavlin - תַבלִין
Pronunciation: Tav·lin Literal translation: Condiment, spice Which tavlin do you prefer on your hotdog? Ketchup, mustard, or both?...


Feb 18, 20221 min read
Sh'ravrav - שְׁרַבְרַב
Pronunciation: Sh'·rav·rav Literal translation: Plumber If you are renting an apartment and you encounter a plumbing issue usually your...


Feb 17, 20222 min read
The Halva Kingdom
Most people who have been to Israel know how important tahini is to Israeli culture! Tehina, a paste or butter made of sesame seeds, is...


Feb 17, 20221 min read
Hakla'i - חַקְלָאַי
Pronunciation: Hak·la'·i Literal translation: Farmer There are many farms and farmers in Israel that sell organic produce and deliver it...


Feb 16, 20221 min read
The Mosaic Shul: Akko's Tunisian Synagogue
Israel is a country of history, and as we travel through its modern cities and explore the beautiful and green nature throughout the...


Feb 16, 20221 min read
Le'ehotz - לֶאֱחוֹז
Pronunciation: Le'·e·hotz Literal translation: To cling, to grasp, to hold You can use this term to refer to grasping an object or refer...

Feb 15, 20223 min read
Life For Alon - חיים לאלון
As we enter the season of Purim, we are reminded not only to step into the joy and laughter of life, but to look around us, and share our...


Feb 15, 20221 min read
Agala - עֲגָלָה
Pronunciation: A·ga·la Literal translation: Cart, stroller, pram This term is used for a few items actually. It can be used for a...


Feb 14, 20221 min read
Valentine's Day in Israel
Valentine's Day isn't a widely observed holiday in Israel, but there are still ways to show your loved one you care here! Besides, we...


Feb 14, 20221 min read
Ani dalook ale'ih - אֲנִי דָּלוּק עָלַיִךְ
Pronunciation: Ani da·look ale·'ih Literal translation: I have a crush on you Happy Valentine's Day! If you want to tell someone that you...


Feb 13, 20222 min read
Rami Meiri: the Israeli Muralist
Through art, we share our authentic selves, our ideas, and our visions with the world. Public art has been used for hundreds of years to...
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