Do not believe that the future is written. It isn’t. There is no fate we cannot change, no prediction we cannot defy. We are not predestined to fail; neither are we pre-ordained to succeed. We do not predict the future, because we make the future: by our choices, our willpower, our persistence and our determination to survive.

Although united as a nation, the People of Israel consist of twelve tribes. When Yaakov blesses his children, the twelve tribes, at the end of his life, each receives a unique blessing, which reflects a unique path in life. Let us focus on the one given to Yehudah - that of leadership.

Throughout Jewish history our people have been called by different names, for different reasons: Hebrew, Israelite, Children of Israel, Jew. What does our name, our title have to do with our identity? Which shapes the other?

When we say Am Yisrael Chai, we don’t just mean that the nation of Israel lives for this time – we mean that the nation of Israel lives for all time.

We are living proof that what we inherit as a nation has the potential to bind us together. To overcome our differences, and to remain connected and engaged - with each other, with our land, and with our destiny.

Tzedakah versus Matana - this is what I learned when my uncle told me to go to Israel and give a gift that is not charity.

Gluten free, vegan delicious hawaij lentil vegetable soup

Let the aromas and flavors remind you of Israel, far away, but forever in your heart and in your life!

We don't mean to make you hungry, but check out the most delicious soup festival happening now in Jerusalem and get a quick cooking lesson from Inbal Jerusalem Hotel Head Chef Nir Elkayam for a tasty treat and must add to your own menu.