Archive for Jerusalem

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”.

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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 “.

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New Luxury Hotel In Jerusalem

According to Jerusalem law, all new construction in the city must involve the use of Jerusalem stone, a light-colored local limestone, various forms of which have provided the principal building blocks of older buildings, walls and alleys since ancient times.

Mamilla Hotel, a new luxury property set to open this month, is no exception to the law.

Posted by Joelle in Hospitality, Jerusalem, Travel

Old Jerusalem Antiques

Every time I stroll around the narrow streets of the Old City I can’t avoid stopping in one of my world’s favorite antique shops. Hamsas , Ambar, semiprecious stones and impressive Judaica blow my mind and wallet simultaneously.

Posted by Joelle in Jerusalem, Shopping, Travel

Le Souk

A souk is by definition a commercial quarter in an Arab city. The term is often used to designate the market in any Arabized city.

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Jerusalem Chic

Everyone, independent of religion, race, culture, political and spiritual view just can look amazingly chic or, even more, so sexy! Look at those pictures, please! Can you tell me how cute these religious young Jewish men look just by covering their head in style?

Posted by Joelle in Fashion, Jerusalem, Travel