White Night is a movement that’s been spreading around the globe. It first lit up Tel Aviv in 2003, the…
I Did It My Way
Ol’ Blue Eyes (aka Frank Sinatra) made his mark, writing about it first. Then I spotted his famed title along…
Your summer reading list: Rashida Jones, Elizabeth Gilbert, Bill and Melinda Gates and many more share their book recommendations
If I had a summertime to spend lying back & reading even half of the books mentioned on this list,…
Etta Rises
Last month, my cousin, who lives in the same apartment that once belonged to our late great-aunt (and her husband),…
Diplomaquatic Relations
In 1992, Israel and China established diplomatic relations between their countries. An embassy was set up in Tel Aviv, trade…
Rifles in the Morning
Zehoo? (Is that all?) The male barista asks from across the counter, as he shoots a quick glance up at…
Where My Name is At Home
For many reasons it’s a joy to spend an extended period of time in this country that I love –…
We Are Not Alone
Originally posted on Life in Russia:
A few weeks ago, I spent a considerable amount of time with relatives of mine who…
What The Pope Saw
It was, in many, ways the kind of day we’ve come to expect when an official visit is made by…
Heart-Breaking News
I just returned from a three-day course, during which time I’d decided it was a good idea for me to…
Healing Pilgrim 