Between the king of summer—sweet corn—and the prince of autumn—the apple—stands the neglected, misunderstood pear. Long live the pear!

I could write a book on travels in natural Israel—the birds, mammals, plants, and the people I met along the trail. In fact, I did: DISCOVERING NATURAL ISRAEL. Come with me on an armchair adventure to the most beautiful, bountiful natural areas of the Promised Land.

For bees to accomplish their task, conditions must be just right. It cannot be too rainy, too windy, or too cold. Pollination is a delicate partnership between flower and insect. It happens quietly, and it is something that determines the success of an entire season. 

In exploring the moments mentioned in the book Great Moments in Jewish History, readers gain not only a deeper understanding of Jewish history but also a broader appreciation for the resilience and complexity of human experience. Ultimately, the story told in this book is universal. It is a story of struggle and hope, loss and renewal, tradition and transformation. And it is a story that continues to unfold.