Israel has two main seasons: hiking season and stay-at-home season. The hiking season, which runs from May through September, is very hot and dry. but there is a way to survive the summer and still venture outside. Despite years of drought, there’s no shortage of great water hikes in Israel. Here are 10 favorites: THE…
In 1970 American Senator Gaylord Nelson called for a day of protest and learning on April 22, as a response to what he felt was a looming environmental catastrophe. Over 20 million people participated in that event. This year on April 22 the world celebrated the 43rd “Earth Day.” Communities, governments, groups and organizations all…
So maybe polemic is a bit of overkill. Is balsamic battle better? Here’s the thing … my raison d’être for endorsing Israel as a culinary haven has always been the balsamic vinegar story. It goes something like this: “I came to this country 20 years ago and what a gastronomic wasteland! I had to drive…
I usually take a pretty lighthearted view of things. I mean, really, if you live in Israel, you have to have a sense of humor. At least that’s what gets me through most days. Lately, though, the situation here called for some serious re-evaluation. Not a minor issue, those missiles landing on us over a…
