Meet Daniel the Settler
Meet @Danithesett or Daniel the settler. He lives in Judea-Samaria. Here is how he introduces a thread posted on 13 November. What’s it like being a “settler” in Judea & Samaria? (This is my...
Category: Getting to Know Israel
Heine Kioskcafe: Great New Place For A Light Meal
You do not need me to write about coffee shops in a franchise. But if you want to have a light meal in Haifa in a spot with local flavour, then try out Asaf’s...
A Trip To Jericho With IPCRI
The story of Joshua breaking through the walls surrounding Jericho makes for a catchy song. However, there is a debate among archeologists regarding the authenticity of the events as told in the Bible. According...
Beit Shearim – Don’t Miss It!
A friend was visiting me from the USA and we wanted to see something interesting but had only the morning hours for our trip. I decided to take her to Beit Shearim as I...
Get off-the-Beaten-Path on Your Next Visit
Whether you live here and want to know where to visit next time you have a free day to tour around your own country, or you are planning a visit to Israel, you may...
Abu Zeid – My Very Favourite Fish Restaurant in Haifa
Of the four fish restaurants in Bat Galim, a small insular neighbourhood along the Mediterranean, there is only one to which I now take visitors and guests: Abu Zeid Restaurant. Here is why: The...
Photos of Bat Galim Beach
Walking along the beach in Bat Galim, only a two-minute walk from my home, often presents many opportunities to take photos. Who doesn’t love the sunset, the lapping of waves against the rocks, sandy...
Introduction to Haifa
I have lived in Haifa since 1986. After having moved around a bit within the city and in the neighbouring towns, I have finally settled in Bat Galim, a neighbourhood “on the other side...
