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When every channel broadcasts panel after panel, the line between discussion and noise begins to disappear. This article explores interruption, reactive commentary, overexposure, the inflation of “experts,” and the loss of listening on television — and asks why even a studio needs manners.
The Art of Conversation: When Words Meet Manners By Tami Lancut Leibovitz | Master of Manners In a world where everyone seems eager to speak, the ability to...
How do you eat an artichoke properly? Discover a real-life story that turns into a powerful lesson in dining etiquette, patience, and observation. Learn the correct way to enjoy an artichoke with elegance, and explore how this simple dining experience reflects essential principles of business etiquette, professional presence, and cross-cultural awareness in today’s global world.
Are Israelis truly less polite, or do we simply express manners differently? This article explores what I call the Israeli Paradox of Manners: a society often perceived as direct, outspoken and impatient, yet one that repeatedly reveals deep human warmth, solidarity and community responsibility. A reflection on modern manners, social intelligence (Fine Skills), and how civility can become a bridge of respect in a diverse and complex society.
Israel Independence Day 2026 arrives at a time of national fatigue, uncertainty, emotional strain, and civic weight. This article reflects on what independence means this year, with gratitude to the IDF, the Air Force, and the civilian home front, and asks what independence looks like in such a complex moment.
The Israeli barbecue is one of the clearest symbols of Independence Day, but even around the grill, consideration matters. This article offers an updated guide to a more pleasant and respectful barbecue: choosing the right spot, managing smoke, music, cleanliness, hygiene, sharing public space, and bringing greater sensitivity to this year’s holiday atmosphere.
Holocaust Remembrance Day 2026 in Israel carries deeper emotional weight this year, as memory, silence, and dignity meet a wounded present. By Tami Lancut Lei...
Mimouna, the holiday that concludes Passover, takes on a particularly deep meaning in 2026. In the shadow of war, national exhaustion, and uncertainty, it returns to its true foundations: an open home, good neighborliness, hospitality, sweetness, blessing, and hope. This article explores the holiday’s origins in Moroccan and North African Jewish communities, the meaning of the blessing “Tirbehu Vetis’adu,” the symbolic role of mofletta, and the moving story of Muslim neighbors who brought flour
Israel’s Memorial Day 2026: the meaning of the day, the memorial siren, ceremonies, respectful conduct, and national grief in a fragile and unresolved time.
Holocaust Remembrance Day 2026 in Israel is marked with deeper emotional weight, national sensitivity, and renewed reflection. This article explores the meaning of Yom HaShoah in Israel and around the world, the memorial siren, public ceremonies, respectful conduct, and the responsibility to preserve Holocaust memory with precision, dignity, and humanity.
Explore the similarities and differences between Passover and Easter, from shared roots and customs to holiday etiquette, gifts, dress code and table manners.
The art of conversation is far more than the ability to speak. It includes active listening, respect, clarity, brevity, open-mindedness, empathy, and tact. In a world where everyone rushes to respond, the ability to hold a good conversation becomes a clear sign of personal culture, presence, and humanity.
