Israeli Salad

The Israeli Salad makes a critical appearance at almost every meal in Israel, including breakfast.  Its the base that so many Israeli meals are built on.  You can eat it plain but its most commonly stuffed in a pita with some humus, labneh, or falafel.  It took me years before I could chop the vegetables as…

House passes enhanced Israel cooperation bill

BY JEWISH TELEGRAPHIC AGENCY, JTA.ORG— The U.S House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation that reaffirms and enhances U.S. policy commitments to Israel’s security. The United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012, which was sponsored by House Majority Leader Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.) and House Minority Whip Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), passed by a…

Shavuot for Kids

What is Shavuot? Shavuot—also known as the Feast of Weeks or Pentecost—is a Jewish holiday celebrating the giving of the Ten Commandments and the Torah (the first five books of the Bible). When God delivered the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt he brought them into the wilderness to camp.  During this time God provided for…