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  Lately while contemplating why I prefer war torn crazy Israel to the calm of Australia, the land of my birth and upbringing. I considered creativity and design in Israel and what makes for Israeli design, is there even such a category, vibe, look or feel. Italian or Scandinavian design conjures up immediate images. Does Israeli design have a look? Or is it more of an attitude that permeates the design directive. What is that attitude? Where does it come from? Tension, stress and survival …

Every year, I continue to be proud and amazed by the Chanukah experience offered here in Israel. Whether you're from America, Australia, Europe, or other western countries, we have all grown accustomed to focusing on Christmas come holiday season, and it can be a struggle to put Chanukah at the forefront of our minds. The lights at times seem to fade, or worse, mesh with those of the other holidays.Here in Israel, however, 'holiday season' means one thing and one thing only...CHANUKAH! Jelly dou …