von Alexandra Purim is one of the most joyful festivals in the Jewish calendar, known for its exuberant celebrations, costumes, reading of the Esther Scroll (Megillat Esther), and tradition of gift-giving and charity. This festival takes place on the 14th of the Jewish month of Adar, which usually falls in March or late February of…
von Alexandra Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the happiest celebrations in the Jewish calendar and has special meaning in Israel. This eight-day festival begins on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev, which usually falls in December. Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem…
Almost like Christmas … the first rain By Alexandra Funk You don’t notice autumn in Israel as usual by the leaves falling from the trees or the lower temperatures or the frequent rain. No! Autumn comes here almost creeping and silently. It remains a constant warm 30-35 degrees, it doesn’t rain either, the trees keep…
The holidays after the summer holidays! Oh, how beautiful! The summer holidays were great, also it is good that they are over, and normal everyday life can start …. not so fast! Did you know, that September is the month with the most holidays? September is full (and, depending on the shifts in the Jewish…
Upside-down fig cake I’m a big fan of cakes and pastries. I love to “eat” them. And it looks like I have passed on this preference to my kids. We are all sweet-toothed. Therefore, to whet everyone’s appetite, a cake should be baked at least once a week. The nice thing is that none of…
4X4- Adventure next level We love the Israeli wilderness and extensive hiking tours. Israel offers impressive trails and off-road routes to both directions the north and south. Many routes are thereby officially declared as such and maintained. In Germany there are also off-road areas but not in the size and distance order as in Israel.…
Sure, there are many reasons to come to Israel. Why should you come to us? We have two hands full of reasons (and even more). 1.) Holiday with us is refreshing, warm and family We are a hearty and lively family that enjoys welcoming visitors. In our house four languages are spoken and different cultures…
