The Jewish people and their millennia-old heritage are built upon collective memory—expressed not only through study and recitation but also through physical, embodied acts: eating matzah, building a sukkah, sounding … Continued
Yom Hazikaron
Twelve torches of Israel
Tonight, the Jewish people will pause for a moment of silence. Sirens will wail across the Israel like a single cry carried in the wind. A nation will bow its … Continued
The honey and the sting – על הדבש ועל העקץ
The honey and the sting – על הדבש ועל העקץ All of us in Israel were excited to see the Shalva Band do so well on “Rising Star,” Israel’s televised … Continued
D’ash – The Power Of Song
As Israel celebrated its 70th birthday last week, and continues to mark the landmark occasion of its eighth decade of statehood, there are no shortage of programs, documentaries, and l … Continued