A bundle of Joy
15 February 2015
Happiness comes in many different shapes and forms. There are many things that make me happy including the simple pleasures in life like a beautifully set Shabbat table, time well spent with family and friends creating everlasting memories and sitting in the garden on a breezy day under a beam of warm sun , not to mention eating a bowl of mint chocolate chip ice cream. One of the happiest day...
Remembering Jerusalem
25 January 2015
In homes across the world, people find unique and creative ways to honor and commemorate significant events. When it comes to the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash, various artistic expressions have emerged. People have turned an unfiinshed square on the wall in their home to canvases of remembrance and hope. From intricate paintings to stunning mosaic tiles, each tribute symboli...
White as Snow
15 January 2015
It's not every year that it snows in Jerusalem. However, when it does, Jerusalem is covered with a beautiful white blanket. Schools close down and the streets are empty of its usual bustle. Jerusalem slows down and the city is hushed with the silence of those staying home to avoid the unfamiliar white powder. Not us!!! We came prepared from our years living through Canadian winters. We le...