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Aviva Bar-Am

A native of Minnesota, author Aviva Bar-Am immigrated to Israel in 1968 and has lived in Jerusalem ever since. She holds a degree in social work from the Hebrew University, and during her years as a staff correspondent at the Jerusalem Post published articles on social issues, opened a newspaper hot line for English speakers and had her own Consuming Interest column. But Aviva had fallen in love with her adopted country, and together with her Israeli-born husband, certified tour guide Shmuel Bar-Am, had taken every possible opportunity to travel its length and breadth. Thus for the past 24 years she has been contribution travel articles to the Jerusalem Post. Feedback from her readers helped Aviva make the decision to write books about traveling in Israeli. Noting the complete lack of material in English about Jerusalem's wonders, the Golan Heights and the Eastern Galilee, Israel's south, and even wheelchair-accessible sites, she produced seven English-language guides to Israel.
A number of stores are seen in downtown eastern Jerusalem in this illustrative image.

What is eastern Jerusalem's 'downtown' area?

For eastern Jerusalem, downtown features restaurants, cafes, hotels, and shops. But it also includes ancient historic sites to visit.

JUNE 23, 2023
SHIL BUREAUS are here to help

Israel's Citizens’ Advice Bureau - Know your rights!

Real-life dilemmas are dealt with by staff working at the Citizens’ Advice Bureau known as SHIL (Sherut Yeutz Laezrah) in Jerusalem and local Offices for the Exercise of Social Rights.

OCTOBER 7, 2020
credit cards (illustrative)

Canceling transactions: Credit card laws in Israel

Which is why I cannot stress too strongly that you never give your credit card number when contacted by phone (how can you be sure who is on the other line?).

APRIL 26, 2019

Assisted living – at home

The nonprofit Yad Sarah organization offers a partial solution, with physical aids and information that can help make your home accessible, along with advice regarding cooking, cleaning, etc.

JANUARY 11, 2018
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Staying safe from scams

It is of extreme importance to get absolutely everything in writing.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Check your credit-card statements online several times a month.

Understanding assisted housing, Part II

It takes a lot of money to live in dignity as you get old. But you need even more to do so within the shelter of protected housing.

JUNE 15, 2017
Nursing home (illustrative)

Understanding assisted housing, Part I

Many who opt for assisted living facilities note that they didn’t want to ‘bother’ their children ‘with every little thing; They are busy, and have their own lives to lead.’

MARCH 23, 2017
Retirement home (illustrative)

The smart Israeli consumer

Educate yourself to be a successful and proactive consumer in this country.

JANUARY 26, 2017
Israeli Supermarket

Three new consumer laws

Things that all shoppers in Israel should know.

DECEMBER 8, 2016
Woman with bags in shopping mall

Architecture during the British mandate

The Brits played a major part in turning this country into a modern, thriving concern.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
At the museum: A view from the northeastern corner walls

Consumers: Shaken – and restored – confidence in obtaining refunds

What to do if stores do not honor the legal refund policy?

AUGUST 25, 2016
Microwave

Warranties, repairs and remedies

This article will tell you all about warranties, explain the law concerning repairs, and suggest general solutions for various consumer dilemmas.

AUGUST 6, 2016
Receipts

The law and the reality

A guide to returning items and getting your money back.

JUNE 26, 2016
Jerusalem beer garden