Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice
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In this advanced digital age sometimes it's still nice to receive a good book that can be held in your hands, flipped through, and used as a learning tool in your household. The following 14 English-language books, all from the last decade, are excellent representations of Israel in food, culture, history, technology and children's literature, written by leading authors, illustrators, and photographers from Israel and the English-speaking world. Each one would make a stellar gift for family or...
The strict dedication it takes to become an Olympic-caliber athlete is astounding: years of practice and discipline, rising with the sun each day and putting in grueling effort. But athletes are human beings as well as national heroes, and they also like to have a little fun from time to time. Professional Israeli swimmer Guy Barnea, 30, an Israeli record-holder and 2008 Olympian, is out to do just that. And he wants to take you along for the ride. It all started with a nude swimming photo...
An outdoor concert has just wrapped up for the evening, and Haifa's downtown Turkish Market area is packed with people looking to unwind with a cold beer and a good meal. This would not have been the case just two short years ago, when the area was practically abandoned, rundown, and filled with less than desirable characters. Israel's third-largest city has taken a moment to recalculate and reboot. It is clear that the effort has been successful as locals and visitors flock to the city's...
