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July 2017

Matchmaker, Make me a Match

in Life, Culture & Sports

The yenta days are long-gone, and Jewish grandmothers across the world are stuck in continuous head shaking mode, ever since modern dating mayhem has taken over. It used to be that two people were introduced, a woman was courted, a man was considerate – and then they got married. Today, the singles scene runs rampant…

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The Secret Power of this Online Community

in Life, Culture & Sports

What time is it? Someone chose to ask. Despite there being one answer in theory, the question garnered hundreds of responses in mere minutes. There’s only one place which can produce these kinds of results on a Facebook post, and it’s no longer a secret. Eight years ago, Secret Tel Aviv opened its virtual gates…

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Why Israeli Summers are Sizzling

in Life, Culture & Sports

There’s something about summertime in Israel. As the cool weather melts away, a celebratory energy seems to sizzle throughout the land in all directions. Summertime worldwide always means things are heating up; however, the incredible Mediterranean summers promise adventure, opportunity and a refreshing charge of life – even despite the hot, hot temperatures.  Tourists from…

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Ben Gurion Airport lands in Top 10 Worldwide

in Tourism & Nature

Thanks to the annual World’s Best Awards travel survey conducted by Travel and Leisure magazine, the Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel is ranked number eight in the top ten list of best international airports. For its fifth consecutive year, the Singapore Changi Airport received the number one spot. Every year, the well-known New York…

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Jonah and the Big Fish Mosaic Uncovered

in Life, Culture & Sports

We may recognize the famous story of Jonah and the big fish; however, it’s not often we get to witness the accompanying artwork from the 5th century. A delicately detailed mosaic portraying the biblical tale was found in an ancient village called Huqoq. Huqoq also houses what is thought to be remnants of a Roman synagogue…

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