Observations about life in Israel from a Canadian immigrant's perspective.
Rosh Chodesh Nissan. As the sliver of a new moon appears in the night sky, Israelis gather en masse to protest against the government. In their anger, frustration, and despair, they are fighting against fellow Israelis, threatening to shut down the country. Leaders in the opposition parties are fueling the fight, rubbing salt into already… Continue reading The Power of Kindness
The vice tightens. This long war feels endless while the hatred of Israel and Jews around the world deepens. I stopped watching the news as my cup has overflowed with tragedy and sorrow. I just can’t take any more devastation and brokenness. At first, I felt it was my obligation to know. But how much sadness… Continue reading Celebrating in Darkness
This was attempt number two. Last April, I found myself hiking in the Meiron Mountains, searching for a flower. It was a different sort of walk as I usually focus on the trees and the views when I walk, not on my toes. We were looking for a pink flower. “Admonit,” my friend called out, scouring… Continue reading Intrepid flower chasers
It’s so refreshing to be sitting in the sunshine. Being inside for so long, I’m now aware of small details that I don’t always notice: soft fresh air, beaming spring flowers, birds gliding from tree to tree, moving about with no restrictions. All seemingly carefree. Just waking up feeling healthy and able to embrace a… Continue reading Wedding Essentials
Israel has been through a lot in its 22 years of existence. Rocket barrages, fears of chemical attack and acts of terror are just a few of the scares. Perhaps these stressors have resulted in creating a ‘callus’ that assists Israelis when dealing with hardship. This is the barbed, spiny shell of the ‘sabra’ that… Continue reading Coronavirus – Developing Fortitude
Yesterday, I sent my younger daughter to a grocery store in Tzfat to buy a few provisions. Butter has been on my shopping list since March so I asked her, nonchalantly, to check for it...just in case. She came back with butter. Woo hoo! Real butter - I was so excited, I took a photo… Continue reading Butter Makes it Better
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There are several signs that spring is in full bloom – a chorus of sneezing, a chamber of stuffed garbage bags and, hopefully, an empty pantry. Here in Israel come late March, every plant that can bloom is announcing its presence. Even my lemon tree, still bearing the weight of fruit, is able to produce… Continue reading Spotless and Sneezy
I crank up our little gas oven to kasher it. I soak the knobs in soapy water, clean out the fridge and wash down the counters. Now ready for the final phase of kashering, I pour boiling water across all of the counters and tabletops. Carefully wiping up the steaming water with a clean towel,… Continue reading Spiritual cleansing
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Life in Israel 