The Indigenous Question
The Hebrew people, the Israelites and the modern day Israeli all have a historical, indigenous claim to the land they inhabit.
Happy Independence Day and Shabbat Shalom!
Today is Israel’s 70th birthday and the day they commemorate their Independence as a nation. All across Israel, there are families and friends gathered together in backyards, at the beach and at parks having their own Braii celebrating Independence Day! (The above picture is credited to : Hadas Parush/Flash 90) We found a unique recipe that […]
The State of Israel-the Ultimate Entrepreneurs
The state of Israel has created many hundreds if not thousands of entrepreneurs in it’s short existence as a State and it’s very long history as a nation of displaced peoples. But the ultimate act of entrepreneurship was the Creation of the State of Israel. The process of this creation started many decades before the […]
Coming Back Home – Israel’s Return
God's promise to Abram about 4,000 years ago has come to pass...again. After the Israelites were dispersed from their home and lived in exile for
Weekly News Round-Up~Week of April 8-14
The weekly news round up of interesting stories from Israel encompassing Holocaust and different religions and peoples.
The Holocaust~An Overview
A brief and chilling summary of the Holocaust. A downloadable PDF for sharing is available.
The Vilification of Israel and South Africa’s Role
Israel is repeatedly and viciously vilified to the international community on a regular basis. But today, we are witness to a new kind of strategy. Through the use of large scale media campaigns and modern social media tools, anti-Israel entities today are engaged in revisionist history, attempting to quite literally alter historical facts.
Last Day of Passover and All that Matzah!
Tonight is the last evening of Passover and by tomorrow, Friday evening, Passover will be complete for another year. It seems inevitable that there will be boxes of extra matzah sitting around that didn’t get eaten. So what to do with it all? Well, we can’t help you with ALL of them but may we […]
The Israeli Kibbutz, Old News or New Vision?
The above picture is a lemon orchard from Kibbutz Sdot Yam. A Look Back Before Israel became an official state, the kibbutz was already there carving out the boundaries, economy and social structure for the fledgling state to be built on. The Kibbutzniks, as the pioneers that lived and worked together were called, are often […]
Shabbat Shalom and Happy Passover!
A favorite Passover Breakfast recipe from the Ashkenazi Jews, Matzo Brei is easy to make and easy to dress up with your own unique toppings!
The Jewish Problem – “Let My People Go”
Every year at Passover, Jewish people all over the world celebrate the liberation of the Children of Israel from their bondage in Egypt. The story of the Exodus encompasses 430 years of history. God promises He will make a great nation out of Israel and will bless whoever blesses Israel and curse whoever curses Israel. What a promise! Or was it? It’s all good until we get to the part about whoever curses you.
News from Israel~Week of March 18
A sampling of news stories reported in Israel and South Africa for the week of March 18, 2018. From Nuclear to Passover to Pianists, it is an eclectic but always interesting mix.
World Happiness, South Africa, Israel and the Link Between Us
The news is out, we aren’t the happiest people South Africa. We know it’s a surprise (we write this sarcastically) but no one could blame us. We have a lot to be upset over. Corruption in the government, racial prejudices, the huge gap between the rich and the poor, the poor management of our natural […]
Shabbat Shalom with a Zesty Israeli recipe for the weekend!
Perfect for a brunch with your friends or a Saturday breakfast with the family, this slightly spicy, hearty and healthy egg and tomato recipe is perfect with warm challah or pita ready to dip in the sauce.