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What's So Special About Sukkot in Israel?
The unique holiday of Sukkot is upon us, and we couldn't be more thrilled. Let's take a quick review of what makes the Israeli...
Oct 9, 20223 min read


All About the Sukkah
Why do many Jews in Israel, and around the world sleep outside in a wooden structure called a "sukkah" during the holiday of Sukkot? Read...
Oct 8, 20222 min read
Yom Kippur: Bikes in Israel
Have you ever been to a country where one day a year the highways are completely empty of cars and trucks, and instead filled with bikes?...
Sep 30, 20221 min read


Yom Kippur in Israel
Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day of the year for Jews all over the world, but there’s something extra special about being in...
Sep 29, 20222 min read


Rosh Hashanah Story
There is nothing like the holidays in Israel -- especially in Jerusalem! Raizel Druxman shares a fun memory of Rosh Hashanah in Israel --...
Sep 21, 20222 min read


Moroccan Fish for Rosh Hashana
But did you know that Jews have the tradition of eating many special foods over this holiday? These foods are called simanim, which...
Sep 19, 20221 min read


What is Yom Yerushalayim?
Today we're celebrating Jerusalem Day! It’s the 55th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem! Jerusalem may have been around for a...
May 29, 20222 min read


iKonnect favorite Israeli TV shows for Yom Ha'atzmaut!
Israel has created and produced some of the greatest films of all time! With touches of culture, depth, and Israeli values all wrapped in...
May 5, 20223 min read


Make your own “Al Ha’aish”
Celebrate #Yom_Haatzmaut like a true Israeli is to make your own “Al Ha’aish”
May 5, 20221 min read


Israeli Songs for Yom HaZikaron
Songs are a powerful and touching way to remember our loved ones and to honor the brave heroes who fell for the existence of our country....
May 4, 20221 min read


Top 5 Israeli Songs of April 2022
Most of the songs we put in are not new songs at all, but we discovered them and loved them so much we had to share them with you! Enjoy!...
Apr 27, 20221 min read


Mazgan
Literal translation: air conditioner This can be a very important phrase in Israel, as the summers are very hot! It’s what you call the...
Apr 27, 20221 min read


Cham li
Literal translation: I’m hot. This can be a very important phrase in Israel, as the summers are very hot! It’s important to remember this...
Apr 26, 20221 min read


Made in Israel - Yaniv
Yaniv is a simple but fun Israeli card game. It isn’t clear who invented the game and when, but many believe it was invented in Nepal....
Apr 26, 20223 min read


Ani re’ev, Ani re’eva
Literal translation: I’m hungry. This a very important Hebrew phrase to know in Israel. No one in Israel will want you to be hungry, as...
Apr 25, 20221 min read


Top 5 Israeli Snacks
Israel is home to many delicious dishes and foods, found all across the country, throughout the countless different cuisines this country...
Apr 25, 20222 min read


Garin Tzabar Love Story
The amazing story of Mimi & Daniel Berman from #Garin_Tzabar 2009 at #Kibbutz Tirat Zvi who met for the first time at #Garin_Tzabar...
Apr 14, 20221 min read


Ma Nishtana
Everyone has an "Only in Israel" story! Here's Rena's story: Passover last year was definitely an experience. I was meant to fly back to...
Apr 7, 20222 min read


Do'ch - דו"ח
Pronunciation: Do'ch Literal translation: Report If you work at a large company it is not uncommon for an employee to prepare a do'ch of...
Feb 28, 20221 min read
Habonim Beach
Across the world, the Mediterranean coastline is known to have some of the smoothest, bluest, and most beautiful beaches. Anyone who has...
Feb 27, 20222 min read
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