by admin | Nov 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
The delicious scent of Jewish Afghan cuisine drifts out onto the sidewalk from the Tel Aviv restaurant where Ofer works. He invites me in for dinner and to reminisce about his time in Afghanistan and his decision to move to Israel. Ofer’s Story Over a meal of palao...
by admin | Nov 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
I wanted to see for myself the place where around 18,000 Jews were put in the Kolozsvar Ghetto in Cluj. What happened on account due to the ghetto was of tremendous consequence. Before 1940, Cluj was a part of Romania and was therefore returned to it in 1947 by...
by admin | Nov 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
If you read my recent blog about my top 5 favorite cities in the world, you may have felt a little bit surprised. I mean, of all of the wonderful and entrancing cities in the world, how could I possibly pick only 5 and deem them my favorites? Well, admittedly, I was...
by admin | Nov 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
After traveling to more than 40 countries and countless cities around the world, a question that I receive frequently is, “which city is your favorite?” Well it’s certainly not easy to choose. But, after much introspection, I have done it. Here, in order, are my top...
by admin | Nov 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
Why did I leave the comfort of my home and family in Israel and fly to a country where I ever never been, didn‘t know a soul, do not even speak the language, in order to assist with relief efforts without a real plan? That is a very difficult question to answer. ...
