We are grateful to have been blessed by Hashem with the birth of a grandson and fortunate that we could be with our daughter and family in Canada during this joyous time. As grandparents, my husband and I have been delighted in welcoming our beloved grandchildren into our home and lives. The pitter-patter of little feet, the infectious laughter, and the pure joy they bring fill our hearts to t...

It’s been 19 years since my husband and I made Aliyah from Toronto with our 6 children. Building a new life for us and our family in a new country had its ups and downs, but choosing Israel as our home has been a decision filled with joy and gratitude. With the rich spirit of the Jewish people, the delight of celebrating our holidays, and a deep love for the land of Israel, our journey ha...

Imagine standing at the door of your beautiful new home in Israel, receiving the keys, ready to open the lock. You have flutterings in your stomach with all the anticipation built up over the past months.  Will your home in Eretz Yisrael have all the comfort and elegance you envision? Perhaps it’s similar to our ancestors' feeling, standing at the foot of Mt. Sinai waiting to r...

Over the last year, so much emphasis has been put on our homes and rightfully so. Our homes are the foundations of our lives providing us with safety and security for ourselves and our families. Your home need to be organized, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. Before embarking on any important project, a few preparatory steps need to be taken. Designing and styling your home tak...

My favorite section of Friday's edition of the Jerusalem Post is within the middle pages of the "Magazine". It's the first article I read as I sit to relax after a busy week. The Home section allows us a glimpse of private homes throughout the country. I enjoy seeing the  detailed pictures and reading the  descriptive articles  about the various styles and desi...