The chief rabbis of Israel issued a joint call Tuesday to exercise caution while lighting Lag Ba’omer bonfires, especially in view of the expected heat this year, which could lead to the loss of control over the fires. Rabbis Yitzchak Yosef and David Lau said, “We must act in accordance with the laws of the […]

Last night at the Ramban Bet Midrash, for the fourth year in a row, they continued their tradition of hosting “Around the bonfire with members of the generation of founders of the state” which takes place around the country every lag baomer. They hosted 90-year-old Yehoshua Parush for this event. His message was: “When I […]

From Jerusalem Post. As Israel braces for an extreme unseasonable heatwave from Wednesday to Friday, several of the country’s authorities have appealed to residents to take precautionary measures. The Health Ministry warned in a statement that low humidity and high winds are expected with temperatures predicted to soar above 40 degrees Celsius (above 100 degrees […]

Azkarah for Rav Ahron Lichtenstein on May 6:

Times: Early Shabbat is at 5.35 in most shuls. Regular times- In at 6.44, out at 7.57. Happenings: Seudah Shlishit for Yom Haatzmaut at Nitzanim shul after mincha at 6.15. Shir Chadash: At Ohel Nechama – Shiurim for Mevarachim Hachodesh at 10.20. At 43 Emek Refaim – Davening at 9.15 followed by kiddush; Seudah Shlishit […]

Today at Bet Avichai:

*Tech events this week* – 09.12.18 – 15.12.18 from MadeinJLM. Sunday 09.12:“חגיגות הבציר הראשון של כרמל 6000″ – bit.ly/2PTdZdL Monday 10.12 -Wednesday 12.12:“A Professional 4 Day Course on Blockchain at the Gershon Fintech Center – HUJI” – bit.ly/2EGJbYD Tuesday 11.12:“THE FUTURE OF QUANTUM TECHNOLOGY” – bit.ly/2QbnbpR “Side Project Night ✨” – bit.ly/2AI4BPX “Koala-Gear talk Crowdfunding & launch their 4th Kickstarter” […]

For the fourth year in a row, were excited to continue our tradition of hosting “Around the bonfire with members of the generation of founders of the state” which takes place around the country every lag baomer. Were honored to be hosting Yehoshua Parush for this event. From 20:00-21:00 there will be individual and group […]

Lag Bomer, 23rd May ( this Thursday) is FREE museum day in Israel! CLICK on here for the listing of free museums throughout Israel. CLICK on here for the listing in English. Enjoy!

I went around with my phone yesterday in the Jerusalem shuk (market) and took these photos. For many, the shuk is a real favourite, so I wanted to share them: