The Hemdat Israel Synagogue located in Kadiköy, Istanbul is uncovering the footsteps of history with a wonderful project. The project run together by the Haydarpaşa Hemdat Israel Synagogue Foundation, Alef Youth Club, and Shalom Corps, not only contributes to raising awareness about the protection of historical buildings but also establishes the most beautiful example of […]
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Who says science and art don’t mix? Bar-Ilan University opens a unique -museum that aims to expose visitors to the vast research possibilities in the natural sciences. How do 150,000 stretchy rubber bands depict the healing process of damaged neurons? How do 16 electric violin players pinpoint the moment that synchrony transitions to chaos? These […]
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A homesick Israeli psychology student and budding chef studying in the US puts a meatless twist on an all-time favorite Israeli street food. Every time I go back to Israel I am excited to capture all the sounds, smells, and flavors of the Middle East in a pita. To be honest, nothing beats the nostalgic […]
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After 15 months, Portugal is once again open to visitors from the US and, this weekend, the country is celebrating their return along with the July 4 Independence Day holiday by lighting eight of its historic landmarks in red, white, and blue: Lisbon: the statue of D. José I, located in Praça do Comércio – […]
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Viking unveiled new details about its upcoming “Welcome Back” voyages in the Mediterranean that launch in July 2021. Over the course of summer and early fall, Viking will homeport three sister ships—Viking Star, Viking Sea and the company’s newest ship Viking Venus—for three different 11-day itineraries that explore the Mediterranean, round-trip from the Maltese capital […]
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SavorEat’s robotic technology will dispense custom-printed fast food from plant-based sources. The company also is developing an egg substitute. Star Trek had its replicator. Now Israel has Robot Chef, a standalone unit that creates food items on the spot, to the diner’s specifications. It won’t be as quick as when Jean-Luc Picard famously commands his […]
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From drinks on upturned crates to inoculation bravery stories, you’ll find the coronavirus crisis has left quite an impact here in Israel. Walking around Israel, you wouldn’t know that the coronavirus crisis is still raging in large parts of the world: restaurants are open, weddings are back, and tour groups are making their way to […]
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Lodz, often pronounced as “woodge” and meaning “boat” in translation is situated roughly 130 kilometers southwest of Warsaw. While it may not immediately dazzle visitors with the charming squares that grace many other Polish cities and towns, Lodz stands out as one of the country’s most captivating and distinctive destinations. For an extraordinary and enlightening […]
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Covid regulations don’t get in the way of Romy Davis’ desire to visit Jerusalem, as she tours its holiest sites using cutting-edge VR technology. Romay Davis from Montgomery, Alabama, has always loved to travel. And at the grand age of 101, she can now tick off another place from her destination bucket list, having recently […]
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After a year of hibernation due to Covid-19, Tel Aviv’s cultural capital is undergoing a joyful reawakening. What’s on the calendar so far for this summer? For the last year, following the coronavirus lockdown and restrictions that affected so much of our lives, the city that never sleeps has experienced a most abnormal year-long hibernation. […]
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