Jew in a Box
Here in Israel, the Jewish state, we are blessedly not the "other" and this is great and this is bad
Aliya-versary!
Moving to Israel seems crazy but this week's my first "aliyaversary," my Aliyah anniversary! WOW!
Wine, Cheese and Memories
I love a lot about Jerusalem. I love that even though it's hot, it's a dry heat with breezes. I love that it's a...
Get On The Bus, Gus
As an underqualified but highly motivated Aliyah tour guide, I thought I’d give my perspective on the transportation system here in Israel. Please read...
It’s Party Time!
I never felt an election resonate so much; I had true existential fear that my candidate might lose
Looking For the Right One
I need a job, my friends. A real life, full-time, pay-the-bills, up at 7, home-after-nightfall JOB!
Une Famille Juive
Majority of mourners were French, mourning both the slain and the loss of France's Jewish community
The Jew Stands Alone
When Washington mentions a Jewish death in Israel it follows with calls for "restraint on all sides"
The Floating Head at the Engagement Party
It was the "first family event I missed due to aliyah."
Jordana Takes Tel Aviv: A Peace Summit on the 480
Two Jews on a bus going the same -yet opposite directions, to hopefully, the same place.
Jordana In Jerusalem: It is Better to be Feared Than Loved
Israel is respected when it cares about it's citizens and world Jewry and not about the world's love
Rock the Vote (Part 2)
"Please stop shushing me" They kept shushing! Shushing seems to be how Leftists do Israeli politics!
Fear and Loathing in Jerusalem
My city isn't like Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beit Shemesh or even Tzfat. My city is Israel's eternal capital.
Deep Breaths
You'd think my passion, language skills&sparkling smile would've opened doors for me, right? Not so!
The Wandering Jew(ess)
Regardless of your opinion on the hareidi community, the food is delicious and super-duper kosher!
My Friend Made Aliyah
WELCOME HOME ARIELLA!
The Sweetest Bronze
Rooting in the Olympics for Team Israel after being an American fan for many years is like rooting for the underdog of all underdogs, after rooting your whole life for the all-time world champions
Aliyahversary, the Second!
My Aliyah continues to be the best decision I've ever made. But with any huge life decision there are peaks and valleys. And this year came with higher peaks and lower valleys than in my first year
Taking the “Home” Out of Homeland
Jerusalem, mentioned 700 times in the Torah and not once in Koran, apparently isn't Israel's capital
69 MORE Reasons I love Israel!
And Israel's Birthday Party continues...
Just Right of Center
The terrorists more often than not are Israeli Arabs, with the full rights of Israeli citizens.
Rock The Vote!
I'm Israel/Jewish State loving, YESHA supporting, Temple Mt visiting, religious Zionist Right Wing!
Lest Ye Be Judged
If I love Israel, do I actually have to hate America? What a stupid question, of course not!
Goodbye to the City of Gold
Trading the "Gold City" of Jerusalem for the famed "White City" Tel Aviv,,,And the story continues
Jordana in Jamaica Estates (Part 1)
One exciting element of traveling is that it was my first time ever doing so as a dual-citizen!
70 Years Young
A love letter to the nation by Jordana Brown
To Fear or Not To Fear
But I am not afraid.I know this is Jewish land, not because of UN/foreign gov'ts saying we can exist
As One Year Closes…
When I think back to one year ago it actually feels like a lifetime ago; I was truly another person.
The One with the Stairs
My stairs had been built, big and strong-BUT ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE APARTMENT!
Aaaaaand…We’re Back!
"...people making jokes about turning this into a shelter rave, taking #bombshelterselfies..."