B&D Foods Better and Different
Over 30 years ago, two brothers, owners of grocery stores in Jerusalem, decided to parlay their knowledge of the food market and their desire to sell inexpensive and healthy foods in Israel. They created B&D, which stands for "better and different". They were very successful in producing natural and high-quality products at affordable prices. You can find many of their natural products at food stores across the country. Their approach was simple; reduce the industrial [...]
Noam Yitzhak Synagogue – Afridar/Eli Cohen – Orthodox
The Noam Yitzhak Synagogue is on the corner of Eli Cohen and Kibbutz Galuyot in Afridar. It is a Modern Orthodox Ashkenazi shul (Nusach Sefard) with people of all ages and backgrounds. Shabbat davening times: Erev Shabbat: Mincha and Maariv 15 minutes after candle lighting. Shacharit: 08:30 Weekday Shacharit: 06:00 and 07:00.
Miri
Miri Miri moved to Ashkelon in the summer of 2020 from Jaffa. Her arrival in Israel was through a circuitous route: born in Romania, grew up in New Zealand and made Aliyah from Hong Kong in 2017. Moving during a pandemic presented challenges in meeting new people, but as she said, “I can tell by getting to know my neighbors that there are many lovely people living in Ashkelon. I [...]
Good news, bad news on the affordable housing front
I had a very interesting conversation today with Odiel Malchi, a mortgage specialist who has worked for a number of Israeli banks. He wrote an article (linked below) on the new program to replace Mechir Lamishtaken. The good news is that the government will give a grant of 100,000 NIS towards the purchase of an apartment to qualified buyers. The bad news, especially for Olim is that the price of the apartment is up to [...]
Ashkelon “Snake Charmer”
For hundreds of years, street performers have charmed snakes with their waving flutes, putting on a show for people on the street. In India, fearsome cobras have been used to amuse passersby and the charmers are rewarded by people throwing coins in a hat. Ashkelon's Marina has its own busker, who uses pythons to delight and frighten kids and parents alike. Moshe the "snake charmer" can be found standing at the entrance to the Marina [...]
Work Where You Play
A job is a job - just that. We need to work to live. We don't need to live to work. If you have the ability to work in an environment that gives you great joy, go for it. In this crazy COVID world, many companies have learned that it is not essential that all their employees be sitting at their desks all day long. If you are a freelancer, work from home or a [...]
The Ashkelon That I Love – Photo Exhibition 2020
The Annual Ashkelon photography exhibition opened at the Marina this week. The Ashkelon that I Love, a juried exhibition, was open to both professional and amateur photographers. The show includes over 100 images, taken by 67 photographers and is on display in Ashkelon’s marina. The show was curated by Nir Jakubowicz and requested photographers to submit images in the following categories: Extreme sports such as surfing, kite, skate park, paragliding Leisure culture Ashkelon from [...]
Riding the Waves in Ashkelon
Chen Uzana, a native of Ashkelon, was five years old when he got on a surfboard for the first time. Like so many people who live in Ashkelon, the sea is a second home, each drawn to their favorite spot in the miles of beaches the city has to offer. Chen grew up five minutes from the beach. Being so close to the beach, his parents and brothers used to take him there frequently. [...]
Ashkelon Apartments for Sale
Ashkelon Apartments for Sale There are three popular ways of finding Ashkelon apartments that are for sale: 1. Use the Ashkelon Business Directory, which lists English-speaking real estate agents. https://ashkelon123.com/ashkelon-directory/business-category/real-estate-agents/ Using a real estate agent can mean access to apartments that are not listed on the online sites or the signs people hang up on their balconies. You also have the advantage of talking with a person who can tell you about future projects [...]
Ashkelon Lacrosse Club
Lacrosse is one of the oldest team sports still being played today. A form of lacrosse was played by First Nations and Native Americans as far back as 1100 CE. Canadian Jesuit missionaries wrote about it in the 1600s. Today's lacrosse follows similar ideas, but the rules have been changed to make it a lot safer and suitable for kids than the original game. The Ashkelon Lacrosse Club holds youth practices of boys and [...]
Young Anglos of Ashkelon Food Drive
Young Anglos of Ashkelon have organized a Food Drive from November 1-22, 2020. All food will be distributed by Chabad of Luz. Please follow the instructions on the poster and give what you can.
Community Fridge Project
Beit Chabad in Afridar runs a community fridge project. In the yard of Beit Chabad (Corner of HaLuz and HaEshel in Afridar) there is a refrigerator where food is placed and is free for anyone needing food. There is no need to register or ask, just come and take food that you need. If you have food that you can give, just drop it off and know that the food will be taken by [...]