Rananna Mall - The Rananim Canion Kid's Summer Activities

If you are trying to escape the heat, save some money and keep the kids busy through the long summer holidays then here is a list of the activities - most of them free - being provided by the Ranannim Mall/Canion.

Best Israeli Foods

http://www.bukisa.com/articles/150958_israeli-food-dishes-food-to-eat-in-israel

There are some foods in Israel that you just shouldn't miss, here are a list of my favorites!
Biti Avon!

Dead Sea Facts - night visits!

There is no reason for you not to avoid the heat and visit the Dead Sea at night, when there are few tourists and the sun is not burning down. Here are the details of how to make such a visit:

Israel Flea markets

Here are my recommendations for the best markets in Israel. You can by cheap goods at these interesting noisy and colorful markets, as well as get up close and personal with the locals~!

Shukshuka, the Israeli breakfast you'll love!

Here is a recipe for the Israeli dish Shukshuka. It is made of tomatoes, onion, garlic spices and eggs, and is served at anytime during the day, wiped up with thick white bread. There are many other Israeli dishes you should try, read about them here.

http://www.bukisa.com/articles/142057_how-to-make-shakshuka-israeli-breakfast

Free activities for kids in Israel

Looking for free things to do with the kids in the holidays in Israel ? Try these ideas.
http://www.bukisa.com/articles/137413_11-summer-holiday-activities-to-do-with-kids-in-and-around-raanana

Soft shell turtles of Nahal Alexander, Israel

The soft shell turtles of Israel can best be seen from the Nahal Alexander observation deck. Here are some photos of these creatures.
http://webmail.associatedcontent.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=mgs,5zp7,faq,ftfu,6e0e,kdu1,d8lu&ac_url=www.associatedcontent.com%2Fslideshow%2F26163%2Fthe_soft_shell_turtles_of_nahal_alexandra.html

Chavat Hachaim/ Life Farm therapeutic and recreational horse riding in Raanana

Check out the photos of this great horse riding stable in Raanana, Israel. They give lessons to help with both physical and mental ailments, as well as just for fun. Their youngest rider is 2!

http://www.associatedcontent.com/slideshow/24182/therapeutic_and_recreational_horse.html?cat=24

Unique Bar Mitzvah Celebration Idea

Bar Mitzvot have turned into major theatrical productions, involving whole teams to orchestrate them, and some where along the line the essential word "Mitzvah" has been tossed aside. A Mitzvah is a good deed, the act of giving. This article describes a Bar Mitzvah where the boy in question actually performs Mitzvot in honor of the important people in his life, and then tells about his mitzvot during the ceremony. This is a unique approach to the coming of age event, and an approach which, as far as I know, has only ever been done once:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1869293/put_the_mitzvah_back_into_bar_mitzvah.html?cat=34

Local National and Religious Holiday in Israel

Israel's calender is chocka-block holidays, both national and religious. In this article I give a run down of the experiences you can have if you visit Israel during one of these celebrations, and which holidays to avoid.