How Israel became my home, and how I brought parts of Israel back home
Hi all! Happy Tuesday! As my preparation commences and my excitement grows, I wanted to share a personal and current update on the blog this week. Sooo here’s an inside peek as to why I have decided to study abroad next semester…... While I have successfully completed 2 years of courses, student organizations and leadership... Continue Reading →
College students are pretty much wired to have caffeine addictions. From early morning lectures to late nights at the library, and the occasional craving to cure that hangover, we desperately need those daily k-cups or drives through the Starbucks window. Now I will also be the first to admit that even though I basically need... Continue Reading →
This past summer I took advantage of my birthright and participated in a 10 day immersion of travel, religion and culture throughout Israel. I joined an organization called Shorashim, which sponsors these excursions and schedule of events, and on May 24th arranged for our group of 40 young adults to fly from Chicago... Continue Reading →
As I will extensively mention, this summer I participated in a program called Birthright - which sponsors free 10 day long trips to Israel for young adults of Jewish heritage. I always knew about the opportunity, but the option became more realistic during my sophomore year of college. At that point I had been away... Continue Reading →
I falaFELL in love with this place! In lieu of my recent interview with Israeli native, chef and local Iowa City restaurant owner, Naftaly Stremer, I had to pick up some of the most popular menu items from Oasis to try for myself. This actually was my first experience having Middle Eastern cuisine in the... Continue Reading →
Iowa City’s resident Middle Eastern cafe, Oasis Falafel, has experienced tremendous success since its founding 14 years ago. Owner, Naftaly Stremer, joins me to share how his native Israeli roots have influenced the restaurant’s culinary style, as well as his current plans to open a 2nd location in Omaha, Nebraska. https://soundcloud.com/laura-chaglasian/oasis-the-iowa-city-falafel-joint
To me, Hummus Where the Heart Is has become a place for personal reflection and immersion of the Jewish culture into my everyday life. And today, October 2nd, 2018 marks the 8 year anniversary of my traditional B’nai Mitzvah, a sacred occasion to take my place as an adult in the Jewish community.... Continue Reading →
L’shanah Tovah, and a happy new year from me to you! As Jews Rosh Hashanah is one of the holiest holidays, meaning “first of the year,” it commemorates the creation of the world. Rosh Hashanah also begins the 10-day period of consciousness and reflection, which culminates with the celebration of Yom Kippur. It is... Continue Reading →
Hummus Where the Heart Is is an online destination where travel stories meet life at home, and how culture and religion can shape your personal interactions, involvement in student organizations, jobs and internships, and an overall appreciation for different norms around the world. This summer I was lucky enough to engage on a once-in-a-lifetime, 3... Continue Reading →
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