Not only is it very hot in our summers in Israel – but let’s discuss the cold too. For new immigrants from the West the lack of central heating takes a lot of getting used to.

This is a 12 paneled laminated cardboard pamphlet superbly illustrated with superb photos of indigenous trees and shrubs of Israel.

This is an outstanding book for historians and others interested in the deeply researched details of the history of Israel from pre-historic times to the present.

This book presents a very knowledgeable, very literate religious support of the modern State of Israel, viewing Zionism as the Jewish people’s historical opportunity to create a living, breathing society according to Torah morals and ethics.

Carl Hoffman in a humorous manner describes his youth in America and his surprising reasons for coming to live in Israel with his family when 45 years old.

Poopa Dweck’s historical cookbook on the unique recipes used by the `Aleppo Jews’ of Northern Syria is a historical and geographical record with wonderful recipes in a coffee table edition with superb illustrations.

This review introduces the reader to Aaron Aaronsohn , an all but forgotten pivotal figure in the establishment of Israel.Written by Shmuel Katz it is an annotated biography of an interesting and important life.

A superb tribute to Chayym Zeldis renowned poet and writer as expressed by Carl Hoffman who shares his association with this creative writer until his unexpected death.