A Mikvah (or Mikveh), quite simply, can be described as a ritualistic Jew bath. Want to know more? Excellent, here we go: Used primarily by the more Orthodox Jewish communities, it is used to symbolically purify the body. According to Jewish law, a mikvah must be connected to a naturally
The Western Wall
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL - In the Old City of Jerusalem stands the remnants of a structure believed to have been built in 19 BCE - the Western Wall (also known as the Wailing Wall). Standing 187 feet (57 m) tall, the structure faces a large open plaza that is used for prayer and as a pasture for herding
Kosher Food Explained
Worst airline food ever.[/caption]Apparently airlines (at least Austrian Airlines) are thoughtful enough (or afraid enough of Jewish wrath) to allow their passengers the option of a Kosher meal. En route to Israel, I had the good fortune of having been placed on the list of lucky kosher meal
