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The Gravesite of Ovadia HaNavi In Bar Am, Northern Israel

On our local outings during the holiday of Passover we visited the ancient gravesite of Ovadia HaNavi in Baram, Northern Israel. I'm just now getting around to sharing my photos with you, because, well, life is busy, and I'll admit that I've been favoring my @sara.rivka.dahan instagram account, meaning I have not been creating content for my precious blog, but rather art and illustration, though yes, I need to post more of that here. Lest I digress, lets visit this wonderful site! Please note: While Wayz will bring you to the approximate location, so you have to be a little bit adventurous to find it! There isn't really a sign on the street, but it is just beyond the Baram cemetary entrance, so look for the blue dome.

A Visit To Kerem Ben Zimra, Northern Israel

Last shabbat my husband and I had the chance to go away, just the two of us, and at long last we spent Shabbat in Kerem Ben Zimra, just a 20 or so minute drive from our home, but a special place indeed, with gorgeous sweeping views of the surrounding hills and mountains, and the real feeling of peace and quiet! My priority of course was to rent a place that had a great view for me to sketch, together with a quiet spot to enjoy the view outdoors, and I found it! All the photos I'm sharing here are from the yard of the vacation rental, and it was such a pleasure to just gaze at the gorgeous orchards, and watch the fabulous sunset. My heart longs for more, so we will certainly visit again!

Summer Volunteer Opportunities In Israel

There are many reasons why one would want to travel to Israel, and volunteering is a great way to not only get involved in a special cause that speaks to you, but also get to know Israel beyond the standard tourist experience. By volunteering in Israel next summer, you won't be merely making a difference but also opening the doors to acquire your own unique personal experience. Looking at the relatively tiny size of the Holy Land, it can be surprising to see so many amazing volunteering opportunities that Israel offers, but this just goes to show how deeply Israelis care about volunteering and helping out. There is even an app that lists people who are looking for volunteers to guard their sheep, to help on the farm, to herd the goats, you name it! It doesn't matter what age group you are, what languages you speak, or how strong you are. There is something for everyone. 

Depending on your skills and personal interests, you could sign up for assisting with constructing environmentally-friendly buildings, marine and wildlife conservation, teaching English to children living in the rural communities, etc. You could also volunteer to pick fruit and on your down time explore the amazing Israeli cities, such as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and Tzfat up north. Here are some of the best ways to volunteer in Israel this summer: