In my neighborhood in Beer Sheva, the streets are named after the Negev region of Israel. Places, people and animals are prominent and serve as…
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15 seconds. That's how long it took me to find my phone in my purse and check where the latest siren went off. My phone…
Last week on October 31st, Beer Sheva celebrated 100 years since the capture of the city by the British and ANZAC forces in 1917. And…
Bedouins of the Negev are an interesting part of the Israeli landscape. Their culture and their way of life make them a curiosity for all…
Silk is one of the most desirable fabrics. Ever since the Chinese discovered the strength, sheen and malleability of silk threads in the 4th millennium…
I recently attended the screening of a movie which highlighted an interview in English with David BenGurion. Interwoven with the interview are video clips and…
As much as anything else, the production of trash marks human lives. What we dump in the trash tells quite a lot about who we…
Archaeology is, in many ways, the guide book for leaving home. As the song reminds me, "There must be 50 ways to leave your lover,"…
Climate change is a hot topic today. How is man impacting his environment and what can we expect in the future if the current trends…
Israel has always been a bridge between cultures. Its unique location between Europe, Africa and Asia positioned it at the center of transportation and exchange…
