Daily Archives: May 1, 2019

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Chef Moshe Basson

By Mala Blomquist & Deborah Moon In the heart of Jerusalem, situated at the meeting point between the old and new city, sits The Eucalyptus kosher restaurant. Owner and head chef Moshe Basson specializes in foods that are local and regional, with roots deep-seated in the history of the area and its people. The chef uses…

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Chefs Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich

By Mala Blomquist & Deborah Moon   The Israeli husband and wife duo of Chefs Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich own two restaurants and a deli in London. Their first restaurant Honey & Co. opened seven years ago in Fitzrovia, in central London. It is a small, homey place serving Middle Eastern food for breakfast,…

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Anthony Bourdain and the magic of Majda

PHOTO: Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown-Israel with Yotam Ottolenghi, Michal Baranes and Yakub Barhum, proprietors of the Majda restaurant in Ein Rafa. Yakub is Muslim and Michal is Jewish. On Sept. 15, 2013, the season two premiere of “Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown,” on CNN featured the late host, Anthony Bourdain and his crew making their first…

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StandWithUs sponsors tour by Palestinian human rights activist

PHOTO: Palestinian human rights activist Bassem Eid speaks to students at Oregon State University.   Palestinian human rights activist Bassem Eid toured Oregon March 11-14 and shared his insider’s view on the prospects for peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  His tour was sponsored by StandWithUs, an international Israel education organization, in partnership with the Jewish…

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Doctor’s debut novel explores Israel in 1970s

Leo M Rozmaryn grew up in the religious Zionist/Modern Orthodox Jewish community.  He attended high school in Israel. Now a reconstructive hand and microvascular surgeon, Dr. Rozmaryn frequently visits to Israel. He brings a lifetime of experience and scholarship to the writing of his debut novel Lone Soldier, an epic tale of romance, mistaken identity,…

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Add Joy to Spring Cleaning

Photo courtesy of Lily Glass for Oh Joy!   While spring cleaning can be crucial in keeping your home in tip-top shape, especially for DIYers who find inspiration in the bright season for new home decor projects, the annual ritual can also feel overwhelming.   To add color and whimsy, and make spring cleaning a…