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an Israeli Falafel often eaten by Americans during Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut

Falafel (Chickpea Patties)

Falafel is sold on street corners in every city and town in Israel.

Israeli Shishlik (Grilled Skewered Meat)

Shishlik (Meat Kabobs)

The simple method of preparing meat on an open grill goes back to ancient biblical times.

Kichlach (cookies)

Derived from central Europe, the popular kichlach (Yiddish for "cookies") are to be found in many of the packages prepared by parents for their children serving in the Israeli military.

Grilled Steak with Chimichurri Sauce and Orange Slices

Recipe by

Tina Wasserman

The use of sherry vinegar, cumin, and oranges speaks volumes about the Iberian influence on the cooking of South America.

An omer is a measure of grain, in this case, barley. In the days of Temple worship, we were to bring the first sheaf of barley to the Temple, followed by other items, as a sacrifice (Leviticus 9–14).

Galilee Diary: Galilee encounters

Rabbi Marc J. Rosenstein

Three encounters from a day with 50 students from HUC, spending their first year in Israel before beginning their studies at the stateside campuses.

Lag BaOmer Turns Tragedy into Triumph

There are various explanations for why this particular date is special. One suggests that a plague that caused the death of thousands of Rabbi Akiva's students ended on Lag BaOmer.

bonfire at a lake to celebrate lag baomer in israel

Lag BaOmer: A Highlight of My Life in Israel

After Passover, we noticed that our 11-year-old son disappeared after school for hours at a time. When we asked him about what he was doing, he divulged few details.