Section: Lifestyle

Harmony & Balance with Feng Shui


Feng Shui, which means ‘wind and water’ in Chinese is also known as the Ancient Art of Placement. It started in China over 3,000 years ago and was first used in palaces. Towards the end of the 20th century it became popular in the United States and in other ...

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Back to SchoooOOoool


To help, arm your child with a tasty snack. This may help your un-Krav Maga-trained child defend him/herself (and yes, they beat up girls ever since Yael Arad won medal in Judo).

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Inspiration and Revitalization: Fusion Food for the New Year


‘‘Masquerading as vital sustenance, food is a physical manifestation of history, a deliciously important inheritance.”

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Israel Enters a New Era of ‘Realpolitik’


Livni’s victory represents Zionism 2008: adapting to survive.

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Guide to Parent-Teacher Conferences


‘‘Toss that old country idea that you don’t ‘bother’ your kid’s teacher at home.”

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Integration or Segregation?


‘‘The situation has turned into a religious war, where the main people who are hurt are the kids themselves.”

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Zalman Shoval: Balancing Business and Politics (part I)


The founder of Bank of Jerusalem discusses what led him to professional greatness and the impact of the current economic crisis.

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Asylum or Death


“Never Again.” These are very simple, powerful words. But they are not very practical for someone who is fleeing. Again. Israel, in 1951, was an initiator of the Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. This requires all nations not ...

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Comprehending the Elusive


‘‘He balanced rigorous philosophical inquiry and an elite spiritual path, with a great love for his community and for every single Jew.”

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Simanim


by Chana Rubin STEAMED LEEKS WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE 1 kilo Swiss chard or beet greens, washed and checked well 1 medium onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced or 1 cube frozen minced garlic ½ teaspoon each ground cumin and coriander ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup water 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste Slice the ...

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Har Bental and the Valley of the Tears


The strategic outlook at the Israeli-Syrian border offers beautiful scenery and an appreciation for those who fought to guard the country.

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Are there still Golden Opportunities in the City of Gold?


As every investor knows, the real estate market is not only a cyclical market, but a volatile one as well. Trends, politics, fear, immigration and another ten factors at least, can influence the real estate market in every country, and even more so here in Israel. Savvy investors or ...

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Israeli Professor Receives Life’s Work Prize for Women in Science


"I think the population is losing half of the human brain power by not encouraging woman to go into the sciences."

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Is the Dollar Dropping Truly Dismal?


A look into the advantages of a strong local currency.

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Solly’s Garden


Solly’s Garden, an original play, recently appeared on the stage at the Off-the-Wall Comedy Club in Jerusalem. The show is the brainchild of Jerusalemite Yehezkel Laing, originally from Montreal, Canada. Yehezkel studied acting under Shuli Rand at the Maaleh Film School, as well as at the Nissan ...

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Facing Challenges: Soul Singer


Judith Gerzi’s music career is rapidly gaining momentum. The English-born singing success recently wowed the crowds in Jerusalem as a finalist in the Professional Women’s Theatre’s Wanna Be a Star competition. She then went on to England to dazzle the audiences back home with her deep, soul-style ...

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The Talmudic Village in Katzrin


With a total population of 7,000 people, the ancient town of Katzrin can be found amongst the Kibbutzim of the Golan Heights. What is found within the the town is even more interesting.

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Dreams vs. Reality: How do we view Aliyah?


When it comes to Aliyah are we being delusional? Can we cope with reality?

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The Eicha Revolution


Walk into a wedding or a Bar Mitzvah— everyone is eating, dancing, and singing. Who would think that loneliness is even possible in this room?

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Olim in Israel’s Job Market: Do We Stand a Chance?


Israeli companies have been feeling the economic stress that is currently reverberating around the world.

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Jerusalem of Gold

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