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Israel says NO to anorexia

Shalom dear friends, today I would like to discuss a very important issue. A few days ago the Israeli Knesset passed on second and third reading the Models Law. The law states that only those with a BMI (Body Mass Index )over 18.5 are to be allowed to model.

The Models law prohibits underweight models to appear on ads, magazines, TV etc. In addition , any advertisement in which computer editing (Photoshop) was used to make a change in the model’s body and make her look thinner , would have to say it clearly.

According to the Knesset’s Data base, there are over 1,500 children, including teenagers, diagnosed with eating disorders in Israel annually. Continue reading →

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Common greetings in Hebrew

Shalom friends, if you are planning a trip to Israel, you might want to learn a few nice greetings in Hebrew. If you know Hebrew, you have probably noticed that many greetings expressions are taken from the Jewish religious world (expressions with the words: G-d, Ha-shem, Elohim etc.) . Hope you will find them useful… Enjoy!

Blessings and Congratulations – Mazel u’Bracha – מזל וברכה

A Good and Blessed Month – Chodesh Tov u’Mevorach-חודש טוב ומבורך

All The Best – Kol Tuv – כל טוב

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7 things you need to know about Mount Hermon

After 7 years of drought, the winter is finally returned to Israel. In winter , Mount Hermon is covered with snow

During the winter, the lower slopes of the Hermon are used for skiing and snowboarding. Many visitors come to see the amazing view, to play in the snow, to go up in the cable cars and to enjoy the various sports and activities that can be found at the site.

You can also visit the Hermon during the summer. Although there is no snow, you can enjoy a view of the mountains of: Galilee, the Golan, and southern Lebanon, take the cable car to visit the HaMa’apil summit and join guided summer tours.

Here are a few facts you might want to know about the Hermon:

1. Mount Hermon is located in the highest point in Israel. It covers an area of 5,000 acres and arises to 2814 meters above sea level. It is believed that in the past the mountain aries to 4000 meters above sea levels!