Halakha “The Path that One Walks”

Judaism is not just a set of beliefs about G-d, man and the universe.The word “Halakhah” is usually translated as “Jewish Law,” The word is derived from the Hebrew root Hei-Lamed-Kaf, meaning to go, to walk or to travel. Travel with me across the world of Jewish laws and preserved rituals.

Posted by Joelle in Art, Culture, Jerusalem, Shopping

Jewels of Pessah

The miracle of the Exodus of the Jews from Egypt is perpetuated in Jewish tradition of the holiday of Pessah.The core of the holiday is the “Seder night”, during which the story of the Exodus is told as it was written in the “Pessah Haggadah”.

Posted by Joelle in Art, Culture, Jerusalem, Shopping

Once Upon a Time

Once upon a time a young Jewish boy who lived in a modest neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina had a great dream: The opportunity to make one day ” beautiful things “.

Posted by Joelle in Art, Jerusalem, Shopping

Fur Sure

Once you said “ Fur always existed and human beings always wore it.” Okay, it’s natural, but it’s also controversial. Why fur? “The smell, the feel, the way it looks and moves. I mean, fur is like a diamond. It’s unique, beautiful and makes women feel pretty. ” Check supernova Quentin Veron interview.

Posted by Joelle in Fashion, Paris, Profiles

Derriere (Secretely Chic!)

Restaurateur Mourad Mazouz’s basic idea behind this very ” secret room ” French restaurant was to make guests feel as if they are invited and treated in a friend’s house – a concept that is lately starting to become more and more popular amongst Parisian restaurants, bars or even clubs. Check the interiors … so chic!

Posted by Joelle in Hospitality, Lifestyle, Paris
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Over-The Top Folia

Rio Carnival is once again rocking Brazil in all its outrageous, over-the-top glory. The carnival, like Mardi Gras, is a pre-Lent party, designed to get some fun in before 40 days of sacrifice and abstinence. While it keeps on snowing in New York City check the champion’s images of this year’s controversial “Folia”.

Posted by Joelle in Culture, Rio

Coronating McQueen

“Master of the fantastic” , British designer Alexander McQueen died last week at his London apartment. Through a photographic tribute, find McQueen’s 2010 Spring collection, a fashion show with flair on ” the origin of species “, one that Charles Darwin would have certainly liked”. Goddess save McQueen!

Posted by Joelle in Fashion

My Name is Valentine

Hundreds of years ago in England, many children dressed up as adults on Valentine’s Day. They went singing from home to home. One verse they sang was:

Good morning to you, Valentine;
Curl your locks as I do mine …
Two before and three behind.
Good morning to you, Valentine.

Posted by Joelle in Culture, Trends

Finding One’s Origins

Born in Milan, Brazilian of nationality, Spanish passport and part time living in New York, I have parents from Lebanon, grandparents from Siria, Turkey and Spain . It’s in this Ixelles residence that with the help of Radu Mihaileanu last movie “Le Concert ” I finally discover the truth about my own personal journey.

Posted by Joelle in Brussels, Design, Film