Lifestyle, Motherhood, and Small Inspirations
For those of you who haven't been following me on Instagram or Modest Jerusalem's Facebook page, I have been posting some Street Style pictures of different women in Jerusalem that I pass while walking, and asking them questions about Modest Fashion. The motivation for this "project" is truly out of curiosity on why women choose …
In gardening terms, Aloe Vera is a woman's best friend and role model. She is sturdy, reliable, always there when you need her, will embrace her motherhood and raise many flexible, strong and adaptable children. When I made Aliyah to Jerusalem in 2011, it only took me a short time to understand that in a …
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I am happy to launch the Modest Jerusalem YouTube Channel with a playlist of my favorite Israeli Singer-Songwriters. Link to Playlist This is a great mix for a long walk or car ride, while cooking, or wherever else you might like to listen to slower paced, but uplifting music. The artists I included are Evitar …
(*Note on April 24, 2018. It gives me a lot of sadness to write that Shira's Trumpeldor Vintage had to close its doors at the end of October 2017. We will miss your gem in the heart of Nachlaot, but are still inspired by your story. Good luck in all your new ventures.) A few …
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Modest Jerusalem is launching a series of personal essays from friends and other women from Israel and around the world, who have inspirational stories covering a variety of topics. Kicking off this series is a dear friend and former colleague of mine, Juli Kristof, who was born and raised in Budapest, Hungary. She made Aliyah to Israel …
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I recently visited a friend who just gave birth and in addition to bringing her these Moroccan Halva Cookies to snack on between feeds, I made sure to go to Anise and buy her Yogi's Women's Tea. When I was pregnant with my second son Natan, although I was drinking my daily dose of raspberry …
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Don't all mothers love when you can combine an afternoon activity that you and your kids can really enjoy together? And that is close by and free of charge? Meet The Reading Stations at HaMoshava and Gonenim. On the Park HaMesila (Train Track Park), which I talk about all time, close to both Emek Refaim …
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*Picture above taken from a Vogue Article about Chaya Chanin and Simi Polonsky, the Orthodox Jewish designers behind The Frock NYC. This is such an overwhelming and perhaps controversial post to write, and I although I don't have a background in the fashion industry, my choices in what I choose to wear have changed in recent years when …
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I wish this post existed when I was pregnant with my first, Ovadia, who is now 3. I was searching online in English for prenatal yoga in Jerusalem, as it's common on the lifestyle/motherhood blogs I was reading from the U.S. to hear about the variety of benefits of prenatal yoga's relaxation, breathing, and birthing techniques. …
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I should first note that these cookies are not technically Moroccan but my neighbor who gave me (*created actually) this recipe is Moroccan and a cookie expert (Her misloach manot for Purim is so beautiful with many different small cookies!) so I just made up the English name. She actually just calls them ״כדורים״ which …
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