Gidon Ben-zvi

Gidon Ben-Zvi is an accomplished writer who left behind Hollywood starlight for Jerusalem stone. As a 'returning resident,' Gidon has vivid memories of playing hooky from Rene Cassin High School while strolling through Ammunition Hill. After serving in an IDF infantry unit for two-and-a-half years, Gidon returned to the United States, where he embarked on a twelve-year run of half-baked careers and wholly misguided educational pursuits. Today, Gidon is happily entangled to the prettiest, sweetest girl in Israel. The mildly unhinged Ben-Zvis aspire to raise a brood of children who speak English fluently - with an Israeli accent.

Articles by Gidon Ben-zvi:

Execution Inc.: A Tutorial for Peter Beaumont on Iran’s ‘Moderate’ Leader

December 4, 2013 11:00 pm

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Jewish Identity Lifestyle
Bike Tours Offer New Way to See Jerusalem

JNS.org – JERUSALEM—What kind of ground can you cover in three hours in Jerusalem? Start at First Station (the renovated train station), go to the Haas Promenade for views of the city, continue past Mishkenot Shaananim and the historic windmill, through the Russian Compound, on to Jaffa Street, over the “harp” string bridge crossed by light rail passengers, through the Supreme Court area and the Knesset, past the Israel Museum to the Valley of the Cross, and back through the neighborhood of Rehavia. The [...]
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Arts and Culture Jewish Identity
‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ Approaching 50th Anniversary, is Strong as Ever

JNS.org – Worldwide performances of “Fiddler on the Roof” attest to its cultural power, as it evokes the yearning for tradition in a changing world. What is behind its staying power? According to Alisa Solomon, author of the new book “Wonder of Wonders: A Cultural History of Fiddler on the Roof,” it is the show’s balance between the universal and the particular. During a recent symposium at Princeton University celebrating the upcoming 50th anniversary of the play’s Broadway opening on Sept. [...]
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Food Jewish Identity
Hanukkah Recipes From ‘Queen of Kosher’ Jamie Geller

Recipes for latkes and other Hanukkah treats.
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Arts and Culture Mitzvos
Beatles, Spice Girls, and Newsies Should be on Your Chanukah Playlist

Musical ideas for celebrating Hanukkah.
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Food US & Canada
Jewish Prophet Daniel Inspires Weight Loss Diet

The Daniel Fast, named after the Old Testament prophet, recommends eating fruit, vegetables and whole grains and drinking water, while avoiding meat, fish, bread and sweetened or processed foods,the UK’s Daily Mail reported on Thursday. Susan Gregory, author of The Daniel Fast, told the newspaper that the plan is drawn from the Book of Daniel, which describes the prophet’s response to a command from King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon to eat the same food he was eating to gain strength. But Daniel refused [...]
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Arts and Culture Spirituality/Tradition
Moshav and Matisyahu’s ‘World on Fire’ Music Video Released for the Holidays (VIDEO)

In time for Chanukah, Moshav released its new music video, “World on Fire” featuring Grammy-nominated artist, Matisyahu. At a time when holiday shoppers are tripping over each other to buy presents, the video shows that the greatest of gifts require very little money. The camera follows a $20 bill as it passes through the hands of children and adults that have different hopes and hardships. Produced by my company, Bancs Media, the video boasts a stellar cast of actors. Moshav, whose first studio album was titled ”The [...]
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Jewish History Lifestyle
Near East’s Oldest, Largest Wine Cellar Unearthed in Israel, With a Festive Surprise

A team of archeologists has found what it describes as the “oldest and largest palatial wine cellar” ever discovered in the Near East.
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Featured Israel Music
Mourners Bid Farewell to Arik Einstein

Jerusalem Post – The Israeli public gathered on Wednesday afternoon to mourn the death of iconic singer Arik Einstein.
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