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Explore Israel With These Activities
In honor of Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel Independence Day, check out these activities. Explore the sights and sounds of Israel right from your own home!
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In honor of Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel Independence Day, check out these activities. Explore the sights and sounds of Israel right from your own home!
PLAY A GAME
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Play “matkot” or beach paddle ball – it’s one of the most popular recreational sports in Israel. You don’t need a beach to play either, just a paddle set from your local sporting goods or toy store, and a friend.
EXPERIMENTIsrael has the highest number of academics per capita in the world! Exercise your brain by trying a science experiment based on Israel’s Dead Sea. Place an egg in a glass of water, slowly start adding salt. Keep adding until the egg floats to the top – what makes that happen?
EAT![Watermelon and feta](/PJOW/media/Blog/pjow_watermelon_feta_istock-184610832.jpg)
Did you know that Israelis eat watermelon with feta cheese? This is one of the most popular summer treats served in the best beach-side cafés in Tel Aviv. Enjoy this popular Israeli treat by combining cubed watermelon with sliced feta, sprinkle with salt, and enjoy! You can also make the recipe below:
Bring a little bit of Israel into your home by turning store bought American hummous into real Israeli hummous. Scroll down for the recipe.
Hummous
Ingredients:- One container of your favorite store bought hummus
- ¼ cup cold pressed olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Extra olive oil, paprika, and zaatar for garnish
- Fresh pita
Directions:
- Empty one container of your favorite store bought hummus into a shallow round dish.
- Add ¼ cup cold pressed olive oil, and mix until smooth.
- Add 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp garlic powder, and mix until smooth.
- Smooth the hummus with the back of a spoon.
- Drizzle olive oil, paprika, and zaatar over the top for garnish.
- Warm up your fresh pita and dig in!
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DESIGN
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