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January 8, 2018December 4, 2018

“Loved Clothes Last”. An Online Magazine Focusing on Waste, Mass Consumption and Recycling in the Fashion Industry.

https://issuu.com/fashionrevolution/docs/fr_zine2_rgb (Above is Fashion Revolution's 2nd "Fanzine" called "Loved Clothes Last") I have been following Fashion Revolution's Instagram for at least a year now. They are an extremely useful resource and global movement for everything that has to do with mass consumption and excess in the global fashion industry, and the steps some big fashion houses and organizations …

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January 4, 2018January 7, 2018

Red Lentil Soup and Crusty Bread

I usually don't write two food posts in a row, however after a week of cold weather here in Jerusalem and an even colder Shabbat on it's way, I have been warming my family and friends up with an easy and quick red lentil soup. The secret ingredient in this soup is adding a bit …

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January 1, 2018July 6, 2018

The Secret to Smooth Hummus

Have you been making hummus for years and it never gets as smooth as you'd like? Or do you often go to an Israeli or Middle Eastern restaurant and the hummus is just...well, perfectly smooth? This the trick, from an original source, my Turkish mother-in-law Chana who has been making hummus for decades, passed down …

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December 12, 2017December 12, 2017

Traditional Latkes

I want to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Hanukkah and a beautiful 8 days of light and blessings. This is my go to recipe for latkes from Susan Fischer Weis's "The Complete Guide to Hanukkah" (substituting Matzoh Meal for Breadcrumbs) and they always warm our hearts and stomachs. *You can use a …

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December 8, 2017January 7, 2018

Visiting Bethlehem, Ramallah and Jericho through an Art Lens

https://youtu.be/fHEWcRaB93I In light of what is now taking place around the current and future status of Jerusalem, and the uncertainty in the air, I truly hope that all the wonderful initiatives that have been taking place in recent years to connect all the cultures that live here will continue strong. I am very grateful …

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December 3, 2017November 28, 2018

Playlist of Hanukkah Songs for Children in Hebrew

I did the easy work for you! I found all the best recordings of the Hanukkah songs all your kids love on Youtube and made a small playlist. My boys are always requesting these songs at home, in the car...basically every where in the weeks leading up to Hanukkah. And, of course, this is crucial …

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November 29, 2017July 1, 2018

Recycling in Jerusalem, One Step at a Time

This morning our 4-year-old Ovadia saw that we left out a yogurt container on the table overnight, and asked after I put it in the regular garbage, "Doesn't that need to be recycled?" Yes, you are right Ovadia😀 (Lazy me, I didn't feel like rinsing it out...) When it comes to most parts of my …

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November 12, 2017June 21, 2018

Rural Persimmon Jam

I am definitely a morning person, even though I complain waking up with my kids at 5 or 5:30am a few times a week. Let's say my ideal time to wake up would be 6:30am, and there is definitely a difference between those two hours...like the sun being out😀 In any case, I am someone …

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November 2, 2017August 12, 2018

Natural Health and Beauty Products in Israel

Again, so happy to be back to Modest Jerusalem. Today I want to share with you some of my favorite, natural and local health and beauty products that I have discovered over the past 6.5 years in Jerusalem. When it comes to health & beauty products, in recent years I have tried to go the …

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August 7, 2017July 23, 2018

Israeli Children’s Songs Playlist

Happy Monday. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer holidays. This is my first blog post in a few weeks. We had a small crisis in our family but thank gd things are much better and we are getting back to ourselves. I put together a short playlist of our favorite Hebrew children's songs. Whether …

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