Rosh Hashana is a special time of year which we enjoy spending with family and friends. The chag table unites us all in blessings, laughter, good wishes and moves us forward with prayers and aspirations into the coming year. I like to add an extra personal touch to welcoming my guests with setting a place card just for them. In honour of Rosh Hashana, I'm sharing these place cards with yo...

There's something unique about Jerusalem's Machene Yehuda that attracts me. I'm intrigued by it's history, amazed by its people and their stories, and excited about its eclectic vibe. As the warm summer days are here to stay, we enjoy a Friday Family afternoon stroll with all our tastes satisfied in the narrow alleyways of Jerusalem's Shuk . Amongst the pushing, the shoving...

Last Tuesday, on Yom Hazikaron, we joined together with other olim, alongside JNF and The Lone Soldier Center in memory of Michael Levine. Together, we admired the young boys who left behind their family and friends, as well as the comforts of their American lifestyles, to serve in the IDF. We know these selfless young men as Lone Soldiers. The Yom Hazikaron ceremony was moving, focusing on th...

As Pessach approaches , we start to prepare our homes for the upcoming holyday. At this time of year I like to start early and take this time to de-clutter and organize. I find myself motivated by the Jewish Positive Thinking Workshop I completed many months ago. Chaya Hinda Allen offers this workshop and it has had an amazingly positive influence on my life. During Chaya Hinda's workshop,...

Chanukah in Israel is an exciting time of year as we join together to celebrate the miracle of the Holiday. As we light the Chanukiyah, we gaze at the sparkling lights and reflect upon the Chanukah story. We rejoice and give thanks for the miracles that we were blessed with so many years ago and also celebrate the joy of the miracles we experience on a daily basis. As we watch the burning oil...