According to chabad.org here’s a few more facts about Purim: Purim is an ancient Persian word meaning ‘lots’ and recalls the lots that Haman (may his name ever be erased)

Yearly, more than a million notes are placed in the Western Wall, the last remaining piece of the Temple. They’re collected and buried. Jerusalem is named more than 900 times

It’s strawberry season. Now is the time to buy them cheap. You can eat them fresh or freeze them for later and make some nifty desserts. (Check Google for how

Have you heard? Steimatsky’s bookstore chain is having a special. You can return a book you’ve read and receive NIS10 credit toward the purchase of a new book. The book

You will find vital and handy information for emergency situations at the following link. It’s a good idea to download it and keep it handy. http://www.aaci.org.il/upimages/AACI-Emergency-Handbook.pdf

Call “Irgun Yedidim”: 053-3131310 They’ll send someone to solve the problem.

Book “Gemach” in private flat across from Park Ashdod Yam. Address: Sha’ar HaArioth St. 8, apt. 20. Open on Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Books for all ages from kids to

If you are new in the country you may be eligible for assistance or special aid. The Israeli Ministry of Immigrant Absorption may have an assistance program to fit your

A nifty website contributed by Rosaline Spencer: http://www.gov.il/en It’s the new government services and information website where you’ll find a wealth of information about ministries and authorities, news and publications

We’ve always known that honey is a natural sweetener. That’s why we dip an apple into it at this time of the year – to symbolize we should have a