Last night as Yom Haatzmaut got off to a start, Israel burst forth in joy and song. The festivities continue throughout the day as we join the rest of the country at BBQ picnics in every park. As we celebrate this special day, I give thanks to Hashem for giving us the privilege to live in Israel and especially the holy city of Jerusalem. We are blessed to experience our countrys' ...

This past Friday, Jerusalem hosted its Annual Marathon attracting over 25,000 participants from Israel and around the world. Jerusalem's hilly roads were filled with the energy of men and women, young and old, boys and girls running, jogging or walking all of the different routes. Where else but in Jerusalem can one find the stunning blend of old and new, antique and modern as well as the i...

With all of the Pre-Pesach Preparations, I like to take the time to indulge in a small home improvement. Whether its wallpapering an accent wall in the bedroom, adding a couple of decorative shelves, or maybe changing the hand towels in the bathroom. Little changes can make a big difference. Take a look at the video for tips on how you too can reenergize your home in time for Pesach. Please sh...

The sweet smell of spring is in the air. The cool breeze and the bursts of sunlight and warmth make it my favorite time of year. Tu B'shvat is here! At this special time, kids throughout the country plant trees digging new roots into our land and beautifying it. This year, during the Shmitta year (the sabbatical year), planting and cultivating the land is forbidden. Other celebratory ac...

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...