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Author Archives: IsraelDays
Head South
It recently occurred to me that many of the locations mentioned in the Old Testament have become popular tourist sites. However, one place that is very accessible and is mentioned no less than thirty four times both in the bible and later … Continue reading
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The Hills Are Alive
The country is currently a hive of activity. It doesn’t matter where you are geographically there is some excitement going on. From music, dance and food festivals, to wine, beer, art and theatre extravaganzas, Israel is buzzing with energy. Even … Continue reading
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The Glass Half Full
July has arrived and with it the Hebrew month of Av. Traditionally thought of as a gloomy period because the first nine days are spent in mourning recalling the destruction of two temples, culminating with a 25 hour fast, I … Continue reading
Posted in ancient israelites, archeology, bible, Christianity, Crusader, figs, grapes, Herod, Jerusalem, Jewish, Jewish Quarter, land of israel, mosaic, motif, Roman, Rothschild, terroir, Uncategorized, wine
Tagged grapes, Moslem, New World, Old World, tradition, vineyards, wine, winemaking
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Small But Beautiful
According to the latest figures produced by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel’s population stands at just over 8 million people. Of those, 75% percent of them are Jewish, 20% are Moslem Arabs and 4.6% are Christians, leaving just over … Continue reading
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A Tale of Three Villages
The seven week period that extends from Pesach (Passover) to Shavuot (Pentecost) involves a mixture of introspection and joy. We start by remembering our slavery in Egypt and end by rejoicing in our redemption when we celebrate the day on … Continue reading
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Marathon Women Part 2
The second part of this blog continues the theme of inspirational women in Jerusalem who are somehow connected to the ten kilometre route of the Jerusalem marathon. I hope that when energy levels are flagging as you do battle with the … Continue reading
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Marathon Women Part 1
Jerusalem is in the grip of marathon fever. Wherever you go in the city you are likely to encounter people of all ages puffing and panting up the steep hills in preparation for the event on March 1st. There are … Continue reading
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A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
Israel is full of archeological sites and often when we visit them it is very hard to remember that they were not originally as monochrome as we see them today, but in many cases were vibrant, colourful and highly decorated. … Continue reading
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Windmills in Jerusalem
When one thinks of Jerusalem many images spring to mind, but a city of windmills is definitely not one of them. Of course, the famous Montefiore windmill in Yemin Moshe is a well-known landmark, but actually, by the early 1870s, … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Eric Mendelsohn, German Colony, Germany, Hagana, Jerusalem, Jewish, Montefiore, Ramsgate, Rehavia, Templers, Uncategorized, windmill
Tagged Eric Mendelsohn, German Colony, Hagana, Jerusalem, Montefiore, RAmasgate, Rehavia, Templers, windmill
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Ancient Wisdom
In recent years much has been said about the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet. We tend to think of this as a modern discovery, but in fact the ancient Israelites knew this long ago. The bible relates in Deuteronomy … Continue reading
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