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Cities across Israel are being decorated in white and blue and Israeli flags are being hung everywhere to prepare for the upcoming monumental day of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel Independence Day. Yom Ha’atzmaut inevitably follows after Yom Hazikaron, Israel Memorial Day in which memorial services are held for fallen soldiers and victims of terror throughout Israel.

Everyone living in Israel has been affected by terrorism and wars one way or the other. Any Israeli you meet will know of someone who perished in the terror attacks or in one of the wars. But what does it mean to those who did not fight in any of the wars or experienced terrorism in Israel first hand? While the idea of honoring the memories of those who fell during these tragic moments may seem commendable to us, what does it mean to mourn for the loss of someone or something that we never had?

Sephardic customs and traditions reflect the Jewish culture that has flourished for many centuries from Spain, Portugal, the Middle East, North Africa, to Israel.  From an array of exotic cuisines, music, and interesting customs practiced at the Passover table and after the holiday, observing the Sephardic customs and traditions is always exciting and eventful.  

A lot of us look forward to a long holiday break. But after encountering family drama and eating heavy meals, some of us may look forward to getting back to our daily routine. Others may enjoy their allotted time off from work and are not so hasty to “going back to the grind”.  This is known as post holiday syndrome and many of us suffer from it. Therefore, some of us may have difficulty reacclimatizing to the work environment. Holidays come and go. They were fun and relaxing while they lasted.  We still have bills to pay and we only get paid so much for holidays.  Here are several useful tips that can help you tune in for the busy workday again and beat the post holiday syndrome.

Most people experience weight gain over the holidays. We tend to eat more than our share. Who can resist the holiday desserts and extravagant meals? But who can fight the disappointment of the extra weight we’ve consequently put on?  As frustrating as a little extra flab may be, there are things you can do to get back on track. From juicing to exercise, here are a few ideas to cleanse your body and work off those unwanted holiday pounds.