Observations about life in Israel from a Canadian immigrant's perspective.
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Israel is a multi-cultural Mosaic. These days, you hear many languages on Ahuza, Ra’anana’s main street. And we can spot the countries of origin right away, without even hearing the language spoken. For instance, French men tend to wear tight pants and chic leather loafers while les femmes grocery shop as if parading along a… Continue reading Dreams Come True
Facing each other and clutching a plate between our hands, we hold our arms out, lift gently, then lower. I take a deep breath. My partner lets go and I hold on firmly, lowering the china plate to the floor. “You have to let go,” she says gently. “Let’s try again.” I take another deep… Continue reading Letting Go
V’shavu banim l’gvulam….and the sons have returned home. We must have belted out this song dozens of times in the last few months when we hosted my daughter’s newest ‘family’ for meals. Shlomo Katz singing this song. Our rendition is more boisterous and involves lots of clapping and cheering! In August, Aviva left her beloved… Continue reading A Family for Life
Beach near Rosh HaNikra Life in Israel seems to be back to routine, whatever that means around here. My son’s best friends are safely back from Gaza for now. The parents of his friend Gedaliah held a beautiful Kiddush after shul a week ago to celebrate their oldest son’s safe return. With so many young… Continue reading Nurturing Nature
Life in Israel 