My sister insists of taking me to all sorts of musical adventures that are somewhat unique, combining her musical tendencies towards Mediterranean Mesopotamian influences. Since I lean towards the mainstream Israeli alternative music (an oxymoron of a sort, I know),
Lepers’ Home: Hansen Hospital-Talbia
One of the houses in Jerusalem’s Talbia has a special story. In one of my recent visits to Jerusalem there was an artist event happening at the former Hansen Hospital, commonly known across Jerusalem as the “Lepers’ Home”. Established in
Houses of Talbiyeh : Jerusalem
Near the prime minister’s home, just off the president’s residences, hosting the lovely Jerusalem Theater and within 5 minutes walk from my parents’ house is the beautiful neighborhood of Talbiyeh. Unless you walk through it, it’s a bit difficult to
Rosh Hanikra : Northern Israel
At the tip of northern Israel, just next to the border between Israel and Lebanon, is one magical spot well worth visiting – Rosh Hanikra. Rosh Hanikra is set with gorgeous scenery of the Mediterranean Sea and has some amazing
Old City Acre : El-Jazzar Mosque & Alleys
Acre (Akko), a historical town in northern Israel, is a terrific place to wonder around. It’s got a unique mix of different cultures and religions, with lots of different layers of history and a combination of interesting ancient architecture set
White City Jerusalem–Views from Mount of Olives
Somehow, Jerusalem looks a bit different from different angles, and unfortunately many Israelis – due to what I perceive as somewhat ignorant political sensitivities – don’t make the effort to try and take a look at this city from the
Syriac Orthodox Church : Discovering Jerusalem
After all this time, after all those years, I’m still rediscovering Jerusalem. Oddly enough, it’s not just me, but also those who are of higher authority in the history and culture of the old city of Jerusalem (e.g. my dad
Tel Dan Springs & Nature Reserve : Northern Israel
On a family trip to northern Israel during Easter, we stopped at the wonderful Ancient Dan Trail in the Tel Dan Nature Reserve to see the awesome power of the Dan River and enjoy the beauty of the Dan Springs.
MC Karolina Live at Migdal David Jerusalem
MC Karolina is the forth in a series of Israeli music performances I saw in my last visit back to Jerusalem (Asaf Avidan & the Mojos, Aviv Gefen & the Misstackes, Mercedes Band). MC Karolina has risen from the ashes
Artists’ House–Jerusalem:Ido Suliman-Cracking in Berlin
Located in central Jerusalem, about 10 minutes walk from my parents’ house at 12 Shmuel Hanagid street, is the terrific Artists’ House. Though I’ve lived in Jerusalem for many years, I’ve only visited the place to sit down for a
