

Efrat: Life in Israeli Suburbia
It took me about two weeks to settle into a routine. I shopped and organized my apartment, started to acquaint myself with Efrat, and...


Shabbat with Micah and Alyssa on the Other Side of Efrat -- & Hidden Gems
This pre-Shabbat’s drive, unlike last week’s excursion to Elkanah, took only about five minutes. It meant that on Friday, with limited...


A Glorious Week, Israeli-Style
As I am about to enjoy my second Shabbat in Israel this year -- at Ezra and Shiri’s apartment in Elkanah -- I take this opportunity to...


A Normal Life in Israel
Shalom from the Holy Land, land of our ancestors, the Promised Land, the State of Israel! As I begin my sabbatical -- abridged due to,...