This Chanukah 2015, following the doughnut trail or sufganiot as they are called locally, I trudge my way from basic bakery to posh patisserie in Tel Aviv to taste these delicious delights. No real hardship you cry but, I am building up to be quite a doughnut myself! This Chanukah 2015, not [...]
Chaim Nahman Bialik was not only a famous poet but, was a contagious charismatic personality with a generous nature and true love of his roots and country. From his abode in Tel Aviv it was his life's work to bring out the best in people, to advise, mentor and help those in need. A creator to the full he was [...]
Noga, in Hebrew means a very bright light and indeed this neighborhood is a beautiful blooming bulb in Tel Aviv. On the northern border of Jaffa, Noga has become one of the key development areas for renovation and new construction. The new residential properties are beautifully designed or tastefully renovated and [...]
This weekend searching for an excuse to experience the old world charm of Old Jaffa Port again, I promised to pay for the " to go"fried fish and chips ! My Sweet friends seemed to think this was a fairly decent deal and accepted the invitation with a sour grace which I can only [...]
No matter how many times I wander around Tel Aviv, I always come across an interesting building that had previously gone unnoticed. In this instance I refer to the Artist House located on little known ElHarizi Street, just off busy Ibn Gvirol Street. On this particular day, in an attempt to capture Sweet mans imagination [...]
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 [...]
