People

What does it mean to have an Israeli Passport?

Passports are not necessarily an item we think about on a day-to-day basis. But they are incredibly important in understanding…

Top 10 Graffiti Art in Israel

There are many different views of what graffiti means in society—some people disapprove of the graffiti on the walls of…

What does it mean to have Sigd in Israel?

The holiday of Sigd is an Ethiopian Jewish holiday that became a national Israeli holiday in 2008. It takes place…

Yitzchak Rabin… How Do We Remember?

Today we remember the 23rd anniversary of Yitzchak Rabin’s assassination. Israel commemorates the date on the Hebrew calendar’s date, which…

Holy Muslim Sites in Israel

The Land, and State, of Israel is the holiest place in both Judaism and Christianity. Cities like Jerusalem, Tzfat, Hebron,…

Our Trip in Haredi Jerusalem

About a week ago, I attended a trip through Haredi Jerusalem. It was organized for tour guides, much like my…

Downtown Haifa, Who Knew?

Haifa is Israel’s third largest city in the country. It is known for its universities, falafel, and coexistence. It’s a…

70 Years Since the UN Partition Plan Vote

This year is a BIG year for Israel and its history. It has been 100 years since the ANZAC victory…

The Balfour Declaration Turns 100 Years Old… Now What?

This year is a big year in Israeli history. It is Israel’s 70th Independence Day, the 70-  year anniversary of…

100 Anniversary of the ANZAC Victory Over Be’er Sheva

This year is a big year for Israel, including today and tomorrow. Today, November 1, 2017 marks the 100- year…

Reflections for the High Holidays

Last week was Rosh HaShanah, and this week we will celebrate Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. It’s a…

5 Reasons Why Tel Aviv is Great in the Summer

Tel Aviv is an AMAZING place to visit in the summer. The city is a cultural center of Israel that…

Can You Keep Up With These Israeli Athletes?

The Maccabiah Games, an international Jewish sports competition, began this weekend. The Games occur every four years, and began in…

BDS: Buy Israeli Products! Do the opposite! Support Israel!

Many people in North America and Europe are familiar with the BDS movement. The movement was founded in July 2005…

50 Years Since the Six Day War

This week marks the fiftieth anniversary since the Six Day War of 1967. The war was an intense fight between…

Celebrating Ramadan in Israel

Israel is a country holy to Jews, Christians, and Muslims. The Muslim population is the largest population in the country,…

Running in the Footsteps of Israeli History

A few weeks ago I ran the Ashdod Night Run. There were two races—one a 2K (1.25 miles), and the…

5 Things You Need to Know About Israel’s Independence Hall

Israel's Independence Hall is the place where the Jewish leadership declared Israel an independent, modern Jewish state! It was an…

Agriculture in Israel

As you may imagine (or maybe experienced), Israel is a hot country. Agriculture in Israel is not something you may…

Top 10 Things to Do in Israel During Passover 2017

Passover 2017 is starting tonight. It is a week off from school and for many jobs here in Israel. It’s…

How are You Starting a New Year 2017?

We have now started a new year, marking new beginnings, new chapters, and new times. It is customary to look…

Christmas in the Holy Land

Christmas is one of the most important holidays in the Christian calendar. The second major holiday is Easter celebrated in…

What Do You Know About Israeli Politics?

It may be easy for us to think that we know about the Israeli Political System. It began after the…

A Private Tour Guide’s Aliyah

For the past couple months, I’ve written about the waves of immigration, or aliyot, to Israel. It began with the…

Now You’re An Expert About the Russian Aliyah?

If you’re up-to-date on my blog, then you know I’ve been spending some time writing about all the different aliyot,…

The Great Adventure of the Ethiopian Aliyah

Before Israel was established, there were five waves of Jewish immigration. The First Aliyah began in 1882, and the Fifth…

Memorial Day for Yitzchak Rabin

Today is the Memorial Day for Yitzchak Rabin. Twenty-one years ago, Rabin stood in front of hundreds of Israelis at…

Good-bye Mr. President: Remembering Peres

Dear Shimon Peres, As the nation, and the world, says "Good-bye Mr. President" I want to share with you some thoughts…

The Second Aliyah to Israel

Before the State of Israel was born, there were five major waves of Jewish immigration to the land. Each wave…

People of the Second Aliyah

When we talk about events like a major wave of Jewish immigration to the land of Israel, it is easy…

Israeli Fallen Soldiers’ Stories

There are many stories of Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terror. They may not be with us today, yet…

Introducing Samantha, Your Israel Tour Guide

Shalom! Hello! !ברוכים הבאים לישראל (Welcome to Israel!) My name is Samantha Kaplan, and I am your next Israel tour guide.…