Head to Aza

When I used to visit Israel before I lived here, Rehov Aza was a street I had crossed many times in my walks through Rehavia.  I had been to the hairdresser, bought delicious but expensive fruit from Yom Tov but it was not a place to “hang out”. […]

Succot in the Holy City

As the tourists flock to Jerusalem for the Hagim, you can see people building their Succah all over the city.  There is a huge choice of places to go and eat during Succot, but be warned that many places only have a small Succah so it is preferable […]

Plenty of Fish in the Sea

As Jerusalem has such a wonderful selection of kosher restaurants to choose from, I rarely eat in places there that are not kosher.  However when I venture out of the holy city, it is nice to see what culinary delights Tel Aviv and the Mercaz have to offer, […]

Venturing out of the Holy City?

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, making the most of my Friday becomes that much more important.  While I love nothing more than spending the day by a pool or on the beach, it is also fun to explore this great country of ours […]

Summer Festivals in the Holy City

Summer is the best time of year to be single in the holy city so here is a summary of what is hot this summer in Jerusalem. The Front Stage Friday Street Parties Throughout the summer, The Front Stage put on free street parties all over the city […]