This Is Just a Drill
Today is one year since the "3 boys" Eyal, Gilad and Naftali were kidnapped and killed by terrorists
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
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!
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...
“Why on EARTH did you Move to Israel?”
Such an incredible miracle to have Israel, it's crazy that every Jew isn't clamoring to live here!
Une Famille Juive
Majority of mourners were French, mourning both the slain and the loss of France's Jewish community
Jew in a Box
Here in Israel, the Jewish state, we are blessedly not the "other" and this is great and this is bad
Aaaaaand…We’re Back!
"...people making jokes about turning this into a shelter rave, taking #bombshelterselfies..."
Aliya-versary!
Moving to Israel seems crazy but this week's my first "aliyaversary," my Aliyah anniversary! WOW!
Just Right of Center
The terrorists more often than not are Israeli Arabs, with the full rights of Israeli citizens.
On Parades and Aliyah
Supporting Israel is great. Visiting Israel is great. Donating to Israel is great. Singing hatikva is great. Flying an Israeli flag is great--but none is the goal. Start thinking about aliya.
Enough is Most Definitely Enough!
Now is the time to wave the flag, stand on a rooftop & scream "Am Yisrael Chai"--We are NOT leaving!
Work It, Girl
Most Israel supporters don't have the tools, fortitude, or platform to speak up on Israel's behalf
One Last Shot Before I Go
If you are Israeli or a supporter of Israel, you know that the UN has ONE very important function. They are there to ruin the international reputation of Israel.
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.
Lest Ye Be Judged
If I love Israel, do I actually have to hate America? What a stupid question, of course not!
A Girl with Two Homes
Today is a month since I made aliyah! Was it only one month ago that I landed in Ben Gurion, clutching my teudat zehut,...
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...
My Declaration of Independence
I've decided to move away from my safety net-and I wouldn't change that decision for anything.
69 MORE Reasons I love Israel!
And Israel's Birthday Party continues...
Wouldn’t It Be Nice?
wouldn't it be so nice if Israel could just live in peace? REAL peace...
Hello from Jordana in Jerusalem (, ISRAEL!)
Jordana weighs in with her Top 5 on the US recognizing JERUSALEM as the capital of ISRAEL.
House Hunters: Jerusalem
Apartment hunting is kinda like dating: You go see anything that looks right on paper-and pray.
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.
It’s Been 9 Years
9 years ago this week, the Israeli government forced 8,000 Jews from their homes and lives in Gaza.
Let’s Go To the Mall!
Now I live in a country where every shop in the food court is kosher! I can have anything I want!
70 Years Young
A love letter to the nation by Jordana Brown
Holiday Candles, Birthday Candles, Emergency Candles
January 1st is known as Sylvester here in Israel. It always strikes me as funny, since it's named after St. Sylvester, a pope who...
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
Deep Breaths
You'd think my passion, language skills&sparkling smile would've opened doors for me, right? Not so!