If you are a theater buff and have a penchant for the stage, let me take you on an expedition to Habima, the Israeli National Theater located in Tel Aviv. Apart from my other passions, I do enjoy a 'live'ly performance, be it dramatic, musical or dance. Habima covers the first [...]
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the grungier side of Tel Aviv, I thought I might guide you through a few of the streets which qualify in this specific category. In this post I will attempt to describe Bograshov Street, one of the tattier but well established thoroughfares which [...]
We are fast approaching the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. The festival is observed for two days occurring on the 1st & 2nd of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, 5776 .This coincides with the Gregorian calendar dates of 13th (at dusk) to 15th September 2015. What is Rosh Hashanah? Literally meaning 'Head of the Year" it [...]
Did you know that even the less attractive high rise office buildings in Tel Aviv are full of wonderful surprises. A prime example is Shalom Meir Tower or Migdal Shalom as it is known locally, situated just off Rothschild Bouvelard. Shalom Meir Tower houses fascinating and very unexpected galleries on the ground and first floors that should [...]
I have a Sweet friend who is a documentary filmmaker, the Director & Producer of Holyland Productions, Israel. His latest venture is called Hummus the Movie. I bet that title gets your attention - as will this "bigger than a serving" story I have to tell. With the films promotion in mind and to gain optimum publicity [...]
Family members came to Israel for a brief holiday and invited me to branch out of my Sweet Tel Aviv and visit Jerusalem with them. An opportunity to tour the ancient cherished city on a less (barmitvah-less) busy day was appealing so the offer was happily accepted. Since we have all seen most [...]
As a tribute to a famous soul I thought I would remind you of Rabin Square in Tel Aviv. An area mostly overlooked except for concerts, rallies or student groups- but never forgotten. I often pass by with unseeing eyes and a brain cluttered with more mundane stuff. Today however without effort [...]
I became a temporary tour guide for Jaffa Old City ! Although my knowledge is terribly tepid, I attempted to steer my sweet friends from Europe on a casual trek around the amazing monuments and attractions of this ancient area. Being a few thousand years older than myself and built in the Ottoman period, my stories [...]
How do you capture a truly attentive audience in Tel Aviv. Simply bring a over an original Broadway show via London's West End to our sunny shores! We may have a slight language barrier when it comes to the nuances of English but, can fully appreciate a nostalgic song or two at [...]
If you feel the need to indulge in a evening of screen entertainment after the long day on the beach, an ideal pastime is to visit one of Tel Aviv's cinemas. I personally enjoy a bit of avant-guarde filming, foreign, cult, contemporary or independent movies as opposed to the big budget busters ( which [...]
