Discover Amazing History with the Israel Museum
Entrance of Israel Museum building in Jerusalem, Israel The Israel Museum was founded in 1965 is not just Israel’s premier cultural institution, but one of the world’s leading encyclopedic museums, with the largest collection of Jewish and Israeli art and archaeology in the world. Its collection spans the entire history of the Jewish people […]
The Most Important Zionist Figures You Need to Know
Zionism (in Hebrew ציונות or Tziyonut, derived from Tziyon or Zion) is the Jewish nationalist movement – a political and ideological movement that initially advocated for the establishment of a sovereign Jewish homeland in the historic Land of Israel, and since the founding of the modern State of the Israel now promotes its continuation and protection. […]
Our Favorite Classic & Unique Challah Recipes
Every traditional shabbat meal starts with two loaves of bread following the kiddush blessing said over wine or grape juice, and for many families that means challah! This iconic Jewish braided bread has been made by many communities over the generations, with numerous recipe variations. Making homemade challah yourself is not as daunting as you may think – especially […]
Remembering Jerusalem on the Fast of Asarah B’Tevet
Why We’re Remembering the First Jewish Exile from Israel Asarah b’Tevet, or the 10th of the Hebrew month of Tevet, falls this year on December 22nd and is a solemn occasion on the Jewish calendar, marked by some in the Jewish community with mourning, fasting, and repentance. The day commemorates the anniversary of the beginning of […]
