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Mangal - Barbecue - Etiquette Tami Lancut Leibovitz Date: 4 may 2014 Mangal is the Middle Easten name for Barbecue. It is an extremely common recreation...
Israel's Memorial Days By Tami Lancut Leibovitz Twice a year, we - Israel’s citizens - are asked to fulfil our national and moral duty and pay our respects t...
Easter - The “Resurrection Holiday” Tami Lancut Leibovitz Addressing Passover without also talking about Easter - the Christian holiday which coincides wit...
The Complete Guide to Keeping The Peace Around Your Family Tami Lancut Leibovitz Passover is just around the corner, and before we dive into the all-familiar...
Be Prepared and Have Fun A Collection of Tips for the Holidays Tami Lancut Leibovitz Passover has many nicknames, but the most accurate (and least used) i...
By Tami Lancut Leibovitz Today I heard that the President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, explained that his remark to President Obama about Binyamin Netanyahu b...
By Tami Lancut Leibovitz Last week, I had the rare opportunity to experience politics like never before: I was invited to join a group of Israeli persons and...
Chocolate is more than a sweet treat. When should we give it, serve it or share it? The etiquette behind a small gift that can say a great deal.
The civil (Gregorian) calendar is the calendar by which secular, economic, and business life is conducted in most countries around the world — including Israel. Therefore, New Year’s Eve is a universal, civic, and global occasion. It is not a religious holiday, but rather a shared cultural milestone. It is important to be precise: this is not a religious holiday
A baby is born with a smile reflex, it a premature relax to prepare the gentle muscles around our eyes and lips for a full intercommunication. It’s a mutual feature all humans share.The first smile coming from a baby is such a joyful feeling, a smile that evolves into laughter.A baby is born with a smile reflex, it a premature relax to prepare the gentle muscles around our eyes and lips for a full intercommunication. It’s a mutual feature all humans share.
A comprehensive, up-to-date guide to Sukkot by Tami Lancut Leibovitz, bridging ancient tradition and modern life. Explore the history of the sukkah, the symbolism of the Four Species, the Ushpizin and Ushpizot, and practical tips for hosting: advance prep, menus for every diet, safe lighting, accessibility and decorating. Plus guest etiquette, gift ideas, a green Sukkot, and Simchat Torah as a day of joy and remembrance.
Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice and the Greater Eid, is one of the most important holidays in Islam and is also observed by Druze communities. This article explores the meaning of the holiday, its connection to Hajj, the story of Prophet Ibrahim, family customs, sacrifice, charity, greetings, and the different interpretation of the holiday in Druze tradition — through the lens of etiquette, respect and intercultural awareness.
