CONTENTS Welcome to Z F Connect Magazine CONNECT Friends, THE LEADING ADVOCACY MAGAZINE IN THE UK Welcome to this latest ISSUE NUMBER 7 | SEPTEMBER 2017 edition of Connect magazine, the Zionist Federation’s flagship COVER STORY publication, bringing you 4 Unsung Zionist Heroes articles from Israel, about Israel and looking at ADVOCACY Zionism around the world. 6 Saving Lives in Enemy Territory This edition is particularly special as it launches two 8 A Special Place for Israeli-Arab Children with Disabilities exciting projects coming over the next year. First 10 10 Ways Israel’s Water Expertise is Helping the World is our Rosh Hashanah appeal for 2017/5778. This 13 Palestinian Islamic Jihad: Iran’s Local Footprint year’s appeal is raising money for the ZF’s work 16 Countering Al- across communities. Working with school children, 18 Teach Them Well and Let Them Lead the Way university students and Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities, the ZF works tirelessly across ZF EVENTS all demographics to bring the true face of Israel 20 ZF Events Across 2016-2017 to the UK. As the oldest Zionist organisation here, we are unique in our cross-demographic reach, something which we are incredibly proud of and excited to not only continue but to expand. We are 26 Speak Hebrew Like an Israeli even taking a Muslim delegation to Israel, enabling our delegates to see Israel through their own eyes. CULTURE You will be able to read about this landmark trip in TLV-LDN Festival the next edition of Connect. 28

Our Rosh Hashanah appeal will also be raising FASHION money for the second of our projects being 30 Israeli Fashion Designers - 5 of the Best launched in this magazine - ZF Engage. This project will work closely with 14-18 year olds, educating FOOD and empowering them to engage in Israel activism. It will give them the tools they need to understand 34 Israeli Chefs Share Rosh Hashanah Recipes Israel, learn about the history and how it relates to today, as well as gaining the skills they need to TRAVEL stand up for Israel in difficult situations in which 36 Israel’s Newest Herzliya Destination they may find themselves in the future, not least at university, wherever that may be. PROPERTY The ZF is leading the fight to stand up for Israel 38 Investing in Israel - Property in Paradise and stand up for Zionism wherever it is needed and in whatever arena necessary. We are proud to ZF Connect Magazine is kindly supported do so and we thank you for your ongoing support by Muriel and Gershon Coren Charitable Foundation which helps us to keep growing, developing new programmes, bring new speakers, and host new ZFUK events for all of those who engage with the ZF. t 020 8202 0202 e [email protected] www.zionist.org.uk Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year, @ZionistFed ZF UK Shana Tova from me and the team at the ZF. Chief Editor - Amit Fraser Arieh Cover story photography by Steve Winston Designed by SB Graphic Design

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Furthermore, as this magazine is “They are part of a large published, the ZF will be taking UNSUNG family, of tens of thousands the UK’s first explicitly Muslim of people up and down the delegation to Israel, working together with Noor and the PIA country, supporting Israel to give a first-hand view of Israel ZIONIST and supporting Zionism.” to a group of influencers within the Muslim community. This is a landmark trip, and an exciting planned a major demonstration opportunity not only for the ZF, against the freedom for a serving but also for the delegates to get HEROES Ambassador to have their voice to grips with the reality in Israel, heard on campus. It was the ZF rather than simply what they read who were able to step in and help in the newspapers or see on the here are hundreds and thousands of people working tirelessly to to support Khulan and her Israel news. stand up for Israel and Zionism in the UK. Supported by the Zionist Society colleagues in ensuring Federation of Great Britain and Ireland, these people are up day that there was a strong presence Noor is a shining example of Tand night writing, posting, talking, educating and more to ensure that the work the ZF does across on campus supporting freedom Israel gets fair treatment and the relationship between the UK and Israel of speech, countering hatred and multiple communities, Jewish continues to thrive. Here you will meet three of these people. Three supporting Israel. and non-Jewish, to engage a people who are making the difference. Three people who put everything broad cross-section of British they have into this work. Three people who represent thousands more This is just one example of many society with Israel, even when the just like them. when the ZF has been there to conversation is a hard one. The support Khulan and thousands of ZF is not afraid of a challenge MEET HARRY MARKHAM. Harry included a senior officer in the university students like her. The Herziliya. Although studying at and not afraid to engage with a is 17 and a 6th form student at IDF’s spokesperson unit, the ZF brings speakers and resources the IDC, Noor did so as a multitude of differing opinions a school in Essex. Last year, political editor of the to campus throughout the year, distance learner, never once because, just like with Noor, every whilst still at school Harry set Post, a former British MP and MEET KHULAN DAVAAJAV. working closely with local Israel actually travelling to Israel. conversation has the potential to up the Essex Friends of Israel a British lawyer with expertise Khulan studies International societies, Jewish Societies and make a difference. group. He also brought together on combatting the boycotts Relations at the School of university students to ensure that A year and a half ago, Noor, with a group of his friends to start an movement. Oriental and African Studies a fair and balanced narrative is the help and assistance of the ZF, Harry, Khulan and Noor are just Israel education and discussion - SOAS University in London. heard when it comes to Israel. It set up the Pakistan Israel Alliance three stories of proud Zionists group, Nosh ‘n’ Schmooze. More recently the ZF’s Executive Khulan is also a Campus is through these engagements (PIA) – an organisation dedicated and supporters of Israel in the UK. Harry is committed to Israel Director Arieh Miller ran a session Associate for CAMERA on that the ZF is able to make a real to creating better and positive But they are not alone. They are and Zionism. Last December, in Harry’s school about the Campus UK, an organisation difference to the way in which links between the Pakistani part of a large family, of tens of the ZF were proud to be able to possibility of Peace for Israel, committed to accurate reporting Israel is perceived and treated on community in the UK and Israel. thousands of people up and down welcome Harry as a delegate attended by Harry and his peers. on the and Israel. university campuses across the Since its establishment, the PIA the country, supporting Israel and to the Annual Israel Seminar. Later this month, Arieh will be Whilst at SOAS Khulan has been UK, which in turn has an impact has gained thousands of followers supporting Zionism. They are The seminar brought together returning to Essex Friends of very engaged with Israel activity, on a national and an international on social media, both in the UK part of a family supported by the activists and experts for a unique Israel to speak to Harry’s young something that is not easy at level. and internationally. It has received Zionist Federation of Great Britain opportunity to learn from the top friends at Nosh ‘n’ Schmooze. such a hostile anti-Israel campus. coverage in international press and Ireland, founded in 1899 to minds of Israel. The speakers Nevertheless, Khulan works hard Last but by no means least, and Noor has just published strive for a Jewish homeland, The ZF is proud to support Harry building bridges and encouraging MEET NOOR DAHRI. Noor is a another book on terrorism with and today working tirelessly and hundreds of school students fair debate rather than one-sided Muslim Pakistani. In his previous regards to Israel. to support that homeland and like him, setting up initiatives and bias when it comes to Israel on life, before moving to the UK, challenge those who seek to discussion groups in schools her campus. Noor describes himself as having Without the ZF, Noor would denigrate it. Having been named and synagogues and working been an extremist. He has said still be a lone activist within the on the Balfour Declaration 100 within already existing structures Just a few months ago, Khulan that he would have supported Pakistani Muslim community, years ago, the ZF is the one to support Israel and Zionist was instrumental in organising terrorism against Israel. But Noor but through the support of the organisation in the UK that not education across the country, the first ever visit of a serving changed. He learnt more and ZF, Noor has been able to thrive, only has a deep history, but a preparing school students for life Israeli Ambassador to the more about Israel, Zionism and recently launching an Urdu news- bright and continuously growing ahead and giving them the tools to notorious SOAS. Unsurprisingly, the history of its establishment. site reporting on Israel, enabling future ahead of it. be proud of Israel and know their the anti-Israel groups, rife He even studied a degree in Pakistanis to read the truth about ...... facts about Israel and the region. and ever-present on campus, counter-terrorism at the IDC in Israel in their own language. ARTICLE BY ARIEH MILLER September 2017 CONNECT 4 September 2017 CONNECT 5 ADVOCACY SAVING LIVES IN ENEMY TERRITORY

everal times a year, Doreen Gold, a Jewish Israeli, goes into SSyria undercover to organise a mission of humanitarian aid for Syrian NGOs. From there, the aid is delivered to the increasingly desperate and starving people of Syria. Doreen is not alone. Some 200 or so Israeli volunteers working for “Missions are short and pinpointed,” one massacring them. While Israeli tentatively been signed, the aid work her nonprofit, iL4Syrians, have also says Doreen. volunteers were risking their own will continue as the country tries been operating in stealth mode since lives in order to save their women to pick itself up, whilst at the same the the civil war began in 2011. Aside from taking its toll on Doreen and children.” She said. “Their time it continues fighting internal and her volunteers, it also takes a world was shaken to the core. After extremist elements like Islamic State. Going undercover into an enemy toll on their personal lives. Doreen a month they came back to the table territory would be a daunting task for became something far more - a bloody conflict that was close to Doreen’s home explains, “I don’t have any smart and made an agreement with us.” When asked if this work ever gets anyone. An Israeli going undercover country, Israel. ideas of how to make it easier. We The agreement was formalised too much, Doreen responds, “It’s into Syria, an enemy country still have to work where we are needed, on paper headed with the flags of always been too much, even from reeling from a devastatingly brutal “They understood for the first time that their own and not just where we’re allowed”. both countries - Israel and Syria. the beginning. But being survivors and deadly civil war that is not yet For Doreen, this was a crowning of the Holocaust, I feel we have a over, is more than dangerous. The president, who promised to protect them from Israel, achievement. moral prerogative to be the voice consequences of exposure are was the one massacring them” of voiceless people. I don’t need unthinkable. Urged on by the Syrian NGO, both thanks. Recognition is unimportant. iL4Syrians’ first mission brought in sanitation kits, baby powder, food and organisations are trying to kick-start I just do the mission and deliver what Doreen, a mother of two whose medical supplies. Since then the organization has stepped up its work, discussions between civil leaders in we have to deliver”. name has been changed to keep her providing food, medicines, survival kits, medical devices and even - on one the two countries, despite the lack of real identity confidential, has signed mission - 3,000 chemical suits to protect the doctors working with patients official diplomatic relations. Already About her many brave volunteers, a form that says that if she is who had been victims of chemical attacks. In addition to providing these basic the initiative is bearing fruit - or Doreen says, “I always say to my captured, the Israeli government will supplies, iL4Syrains also supports 17 field hospitals and surgery rooms in During all of their operations in in this case, seeds. As a result of volunteers before they carry out a not negotiate for her release. It’s a Syria, all manned by Syrian NGOs. Doreen’s team keeps them stocked with Syria, Doreen and her volunteers this agreement, a large donation of mission, ‘I’ll do my best to bring you form that all of her volunteers - Arab, everything they could need, ranging from sterilising equipment to anaesthetics have never admitted where they tomato, cucumber and pepper seeds home safely, but one thing I won’t Jewish, Christian and Druze - must and medicine. Its volunteers also train and equip Syrian aides in firefighting come from for fear not only for their was passed via the organisation to take responsibility for is the type of fill in before they leave on a mission. and search-and-rescue missions – particularly searching for people under own lives, but also for those of the Syria for the people to plant. “It took person you’ll be when you get back. the rubble of bombings. “We discovered that most victims suffer smoke people they work with. However, us five years to build this trust, but After seeing this disaster you are iL4Syrians was formed just one inhalation or burns because bombings trigger explosions in the gas cooking several years ago Doreen confessed now we have to use it and start an transformed. You cannot stay the month after the the civil war began systems. It means there’s a serious need for firefighters there,” says Doreen. to one of the Syrian NGOs she active dialogue between the people same. The only thing that helps is in Syria in March 2011. Doreen The organisation has also provided four 3D printers to Syria and trained 22 works with. It was a watershed of Syria and Israel,” says Doreen. planning the next mission.” acknowledges that iL4Syrians was orthopaedic doctors to print out prosthetic limbs. moment. Doreen explains: “they “probably the first international understood for the first time that To date, iL4Syrians has helped NGO operating in the area”. What Convoys go once every one to three months, depending on funding. The Israeli their own president, who promised hundreds of thousands of Syrians...... started as demonstrations soon volunteers all speak Arabic fluently, and have cover stories for protection. to protect them from Israel, was the Though a ceasefire has now ARTICLE BY STEVE WINSTON September 2017 CONNECT 6 September 2017 CONNECT 7 ADVOCACY

completing her master’s in special education. BIS Sindian Center has given hope to Israeli-Arab parents of children with disabilities. One A SPECIAL PLACE mother, Hadijah, found it very difficult to deal with the issues faced by her child. In her Arab village in central Israel, there is a stigma attached to children with disabilities which led to Hadijah withdrawing into a world for Israeli-Arab children with disabilities of herself and her son.

That changed only after she met Amal abu Moch, a social worker at the Family Advancement Center of the Beit Issie Shapiro Sindian Center in Kalansua, an Arab village with a population of 22,000. At the center, Moch eit Issie Shapiro was introduced Hadijah to other Arab parents of children with disabilities and established in order to guided her in better understanding her son’s needs and legal rights. continue the activities Band legacy left by the late Issie ”Now I feel I have the tools to help my son and family,” said Hadijah, Shapiro, a South Africa who had who was then able to find employment after finding the appropriate care immigrated to Israel in 1977. support for her son. Issie had a dream. As an ardent Zionist, Issie believed in equal The Beit Issie Shapiro Family Advancement Center at Sindian was opened opportunities for all and his dream in 2007 specifically to support and encourage parents like Hadijah. Its is was to change the attitude in headed by Nawaf Zmiro, an activist with a disability. Nawaf received a Israel towards people with Presidential Award for Volunteerism from President Shimon Peres in 2012. disabilities. His vision of building and developing a community that “A lot of people felt nobody would come to Sindian because of the would support and assist those stigma toward people with disabilities in the Arab sector,” says BIS with special needs in Israel, gave global resource development director Benjy Maor. the inspiration to Beit Issie Shapiro.

With its headquarters in Maor further explains. “We believe we have to promote inclusion along CFI Parliamentary Chairman, Rt. Ra’anana, BIS has pioneered a “Beit Issie Shapiro is Israel at its best. I wish organisations with our services to make society better for everybody, so we worked Hon. Sir Eric Pickles MP, said: variety of programs onsite and like BIS were around decades ago to have affected change hard to promote a change in attitude and to empower parents in the “Beit Issie Shapiro is Israel at its offsite to ensure equal rights and entire region, as well as strengthen the capacity of professionals.” best. I wish organisations like BIS integration for all Israelis with sooner. I salute what you’re doing and want to wish the were around decades ago to have disabilities, from Orthodox organisation well in its important work” Earlier this year, Conservative MPs and peers on a CFI parliamentary affected change sooner. I salute to secular Jews to Israeli Arabs. delegation to Israel visited Beit Issie Shapiro. Delegates included Rt. what you’re doing and want to Hon. Stephen Crabb MP, Rt. Hon. Nicky Morgan MP, Rt. Hon. Theresa wish the organisation well in its In an effort to enhance the Villiers MP, Lord Gadhia, CFI Honorary President Lord Polak CBE, and important work”. effectiveness of the therapy and senior businessman Mustafa Mohammed. cultural sensitivity, in 2001 Israel’s For anyone who has visited Beit government spearheaded the The MPs learnt about BIS’s innovative disabled care facilities at their Issie Shapiro, it becomes very creation of the Beit Issie Shapiro headquarters in Ra’anana and at their facility at their Sindian Center. clear that as much as it is about (BIS) Sindian Center, offering the families, the children and their Commenting on the visit, Rt. Hon. Israel’s Arabic speaking families rights, it is clear that for many, it Nicky Morgan MP said: “It was a programme run by Israeli-Arabs. has become something else. It inspirational to visit Beit Issie has become something that has Shapiro and hear about the work Sindian (“oak” in Arabic) serves brought different parts of Israeli they are doing to support children Israeli-Arab children with severe society together - people who with disabilities and their families, disabilities from ages six months didn’t know each other, Jews and in particular to tackle any stigma to four years and since 2010 has Arabs, people who felt distrust they face. I was most struck by been directed by Majda Marei. and fear - and they have found the comment that parents of Majda’s previous work in the field common ground on what is the children with disabilities aren’t of disabilities was based in Um most important thing in the world; interested in politics. Beit Issie al-Fahm and at the Emek Medical their children. Shapiro demonstrates that ...... Center in Afula. She is currently perfectly”. ARTICLE BY STEVE WINSTON September 2017 CONNECT 8 September 2017 CONNECT 9 ADVOCACY

WAYS ISRAEL’S WATER EXPERTISE “During the 1980s, recycling wastewater was a revolutionary concept and IS HELPING THE WORLD many people were skeptical. Today, nearly half 10 Using ingenuity to overcome its serious water challenges, Israel has of the irrigation in become the go-to expert for a world facing an impending water crisis Israel comes from recycled wastewater,” says KKL- JNF Development Project Director Yossi Schreiber.

Here are 10 recent examples

The nonprofit group Innovation: In Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp and Uganda’s Gulu township, which Africa won a UN award for struggle with waterborne disease and water contamination, IsraAID transforming lives in seven trains unemployed or underemployed people to be water technicians. African countries using Israeli Graduates work with local technologies such as Netafim NGOs or water companies, or start their own businesses, to contribute irrigation systems enabling their new expertise in anything from drilling wells and building latrines to farmers to grow more crops with teaching hygiene. less water; and solar energy systems that pump water from A massive landslide in September 2015 damaged a major irrigation canal aquifers, saving villagers (mostly partially built by Israeli NGO Tevel b’Tzedek in an impoverished Nepali women and children) countless village. Tevel staff repaired the damage with funding from the Rochlin hours previously spent finding Foundation and Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief, and worked with and fetching water. the local water council to strengthen the canal walls, reestablishing 1 and assuring water supply to 224 households (about 1,300 people) and his year’s WATEC expo how Israel’s system of treatment Arad Technologies, Tahal Group, IsraAID launched its WASH subsistence farmers. and conference, to be held facilities and 230 reservoirs has Plasson Industries and Ham-let - (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) in September in Tel Aviv, achieved the world’s highest plus many smaller Israeli firms project about four years Also in Nepal, Tevel is fighting the effects of flash floods - which deplete Tis expected to attract 10,000 ratio of wastewater reuse. - are planning and building ago to tailor-make solutions water available for drinking and irrigation - by building irrigation pools and stakeholders from 90 countries agricultural and municipal water for communities from Fiji to setting up zero water waste systems enabling villagers to conserve water seeking Israeli solutions for About 92% of Israeli wastewater infrastructure in countries Haiti to Myanmar. In the rain- through Israeli methods, including drip irrigation learned by Tevel’s native water issues. Israel exports gets treated and 75% is used for including Angola, Ghana, Serbia, dependent South Pacific island Nepal director at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Tevel also is teaching $2.2 billion annually in water agricultural irrigation. Israel plans China, Spain and the United nation of Vanuatu, a March 3village farmers less water-intensive professions, such as beekeeping. technology and expertise. In to recycle 95% of its wastewater States. 2014 cyclone contaminated addition, these commodities for irrigation by the end of 2025. reservoirs and destroyed water are shared on a humanitarian “During the 1980s, recycling On World Water Day, which is harvesting systems. Among other basis through training courses, wastewater was a revolutionary celebrated on March 22nd, this steps, IsraAID strategized the consultations and projects. concept and many people were article by ISRAEL21c salutes the engineering of a low-tech gravity skeptical. Today, nearly half of Israeli governmental and non- 2system, built and maintained Keren Kayemeth L’Israel-Jewish the irrigation in Israel comes governmental organizations that by locals, to bring water from National Fund (KKL-JNF) often from recycled wastewater,” says share advanced homegrown mountain springs down into two hosts delegations from around KKL-JNF Development Project water technologies for villages encompassing more the world – most recently, from Director Yossi Schreiber. irrigation, purification, filtering, than 600 people and one school. California, Argentina and the Large Israeli water-tech desalination, conservation, IsraAID is working with the World European Policy Center – to see companies such as Mekorot, monitoring and recycling. Bank to construct three more gravity systems.

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Palestinian Islamic Jihad: Iran’s local footprint

ecent years have seen much attention focus on Hamas, Rboth in the media and political circles. While Hamas is undoubtedly the most significant Palestinian non-state actor, heavy focus on it has led to poor understanding of other militant-cum-terrorist groups. Of these other groups, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) is particularly overlooked despite its historic and contemporary significance. This article will provide a historical and current overview of PIJ, while of 1979, as well as the convergence and replaced with a Sharia-compliant Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Earlier this month, the MASHAV’s special envoy also demonstrating its ideological of Khomeinism and takfiri Salafi- theocratic autocracy. Thus, the Affairs (MFA) has partnered with MFA’s MASHAV-Israeli Agency for water and food security importance, and the Iranian Jihadism. To many Egyptian coups’ planners hoped to overthrow Caesarea-based G.A.L. Water for International Development went to Swaziland last week footprint it leaves in the Palestinian Islamists, by shaking Menachem the Sadat government and replace it Technologies (gal-water.com) Cooperation established the with the director of overseas Territories. Begin’s hand on the White House with an Islamic state. to provide free water-treatment Kenya Israel Drought Resilience training, programs and research lawn, President Anwar al-Sadat had products to African nations for Agriculture Center to help in at MASHAV-affiliatedCenter Currently led by Dr Radaman conferred apostasy on himself and Fathi Shaqaqi was one of the Gazan more than 20 years. In 2016, capacity building with the latest for International Agricultural Shallah, PIJ emerged in the late was thus deserving of death. This was students resident in Egypt around MFA donated G.A.L. mobile Israeli irrigation and water- Development Cooperation to water purification, storage and resources management conduct a water survey by 1970s, making it the oldest shortly followed by a number of coup the period when it recognised and distribution vehicles to drought- knowhow. request of Swaziland’s prime active Palestinian militant Islamist attempts. Despite being takfirist made peace with Israel, and became stricken Papua New Guinea and minister. The experts are organisation and Hamas’ older Sunnis and even proto-Salafi- PIJ’s founding Secretary General. to the Pacific Marshall Islands. identifying possible areas of cousin. Founded in Egypt by visiting Jihadis, the coups’ planners were Disillusioned with the Palestinian cooperation in combatting Gazan students, PIJ is the result inspired by the success of the Iranian Muslim Brotherhood movement’s 6drought and a shortage of 4 5 of both peace between Israel and Revolution, where an insufficiently lack of sufficiently revolutionary water for agriculture. Egypt, and the Iranian Revolution Islamic government was overthrown zeal, and the PLO and because of their secularism, he was drawn to Egyptian Islamic Jihad (EIJ) through the teachings of Omar Abdel-Raman (its spiritual leader) and became one of its associates and supporters...... Following a national clampdown THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN on local Islamists following EIJ’s REPRODUCED IN PART HERE WITH THE PERMISSION OF assassination of President Sadat ISRAEL21c. TO READ THE FULL in 1981, Shaqaqi was expelled to ARTICLE, PLEASE GO TO the Gaza Strip, along with other WWW.ISRAEL21C.ORG/10-WAYS- Palestinian EIJ members and ISRAELS-WATER-EXPERTISE-IS- supporters. HELPING-THE-WORLD September 2017 CONNECT 12 September 2017 CONNECT 13 If PIJ was slowly establishing itself up until Sadat’s assassination, its identity was solidified and consolidated in Gaza. Put simply, PIJ’s platform became destroying the state of Israel through armed revolutionary means, and replacing it with a Sharia-compliant Islamic fighters), it still acts as an important Despite having supporters and active cooperation in the West Bank, state. As an essentially leftist tool through which Tehran can lever cells present in the West Bank and and its small size in Gaza, it can revolutionary group, PIJ viewed its influence into the Palestinian East Jerusalem, its activities there never hope to equal Hamas’s itself as the vanguard to the wider political landscape. It is more are severely limited by the Israeli military influence and capabilities. Palestinian revolution, thus paving by Shia theocratic autocracy. Despite its status as an Iranian proxy, PIJ does noteworthy in this regard than army and police forces, as well Nevertheless, it remains significant the way for its success. not, and never has subscribed to Khomeini’s philosophy of Vilayat e-Faqih how it directly confronts Israel. as security cooperation with the in the wider Israeli-Arab Conflict Since its inception, PIJ has received (Guardianship of the Supreme Jurist), which concentrates absolute power in In relative terms, Hamas may be Palestinian Authority. In the Gaza in its role as Iran’s indigenous generous support from Tehran. the hands of one cleric who acts as the representative of the Twelfth Imam. viewed as a more pragmatic and Strip, its numbers are simply too ambassador in the Palestinian Post-1979 Iranian foreign policy has moderate group, and has indicated small to pose a military challenge Territories, and demonstrates that a strongly anti-colonial flavour and a willingness to engage with Israel comparable to Hamas. However, extremist Sunni Islamist groups sees Israel as a foreign occupying in ways which rejectionist Iran generous Iranian material support need not be adversaries of Tehran power. Tehran takes an ecumenical and PIJ would find unacceptable has enabled it to develop an where a convergence of interests approach to Muslims who share its (indicating a willingness to engage impressive rocket arsenal, and some exist between the two parties. It was anti-colonialism, primarily through in direct negotiations, as well as subterranean capabilities beneath also the first Palestinian Islamist opposing Israel and the United agree to a long-term ceasefire if the Gaza Strip. Given PIJ’s relatively group to adopt the goal of Islamic States. Interestingly, it does not shy Israel acquiesced to the creation small size, these assets allow the revolution, thus setting a precedent away from funding and otherwise of a Palestinian state). Should a group to act as an auxiliary to Hamas which Hamas would later follow by supporting like-minded Sunni scenario arise where Hamas decides in conflicts with Israel. overthrowing the Fatah government organisations. This, along with to moderate itself in a bid to improve of Gaza in 2007. While small in size, PIJ’s commitment to the notion of its strained relationships with Historically, PIJ was most active PIJ acts as a local avante-garde whose Islamic revolution - albeit without PIJ’s ideological significance lies in that it shed a highly dogmatic religious the Sunni Arab states, Tehran is from the early 1990s until the end example is often later followed Shia models of leadership - make it identity (proto-Salafi-Jihadism) in order to pursue a non-sectarian political likely to take umbrage. While it is of the Second Intifada (2005). In by Hamas, and has thus been key strongly compatible for receiving objective: liberating Palestine. Religious puritanism lies at the heart of Salafi- impossible to predict the outcome this period, it carried out 29% of all to the indigenous projection of Iranian support. Up to the present Jihadism, which manifests itself particularly strongly in virulent anti-Shiism. of such a scenario, Iran may respond suicide bombings against Israelis Iranian influence in the Palestinian day, Iranian assistance to PIJ As a Palestinian clone of Egyptian Islamic Jihad, it is remarkable that PIJ’s by seeking to influence Hamas – second only to Hamas’s 46% – Territories. has taken the form of training, founding members and leadership were able to reconcile the organisation’s away from the Sunni states, perhaps demonstrating levels of operational technology, weaponry, and offering theological identity with developing a strong relationship with Iran, to the by deploying PIJ to act as a stick capacity which compensated for Having graduated from the generous funding (as on June 2017, extent that they became Tehran’s closest indigenous proxy in the Palestinian countering the carrot of continued its smaller local footprint in the University of Leeds with a First Israeli military intelligence estimated Territories, and are headquartered in Damascus at the behest of the Assad funding and material support. Palestinian Territories. Although Class Joint Honours BA (Hons) that PIJ received $70 million from family. This precedent demonstrates that in the case of Islamist groups Israel will always respond to rocket recent years have witnessed in Middle Eastern Studies and Iran). has been a frequent pursuing limited nationalist agendas, political expediency and a desire to gain fire from Gaza by striking Hamas occasional PIJ attacks, these are Politics, Daniel J. Levy is currently vehicle through which this support support from powerful sponsors may override ideological dogma. In fact, it facilities, irrespective which group instead limited to lone wolf incidents undertaking postgraduate research has been delivered. is not at all uncommon to hear analysts refer to PIJ as being more of a tribal was responsible. Thus, Iran can such as stabbings and the attempted on Iranian involvement in the Israeli- militia or ideologically devoid gang which is being bankrolled by Tehran. punish Hamas for any possible acts assassination of , Arab Conflict at the University of PIJ is often vaguely referred to as Another example of this (albeit to a less dramatic extent than with PIJ) is of moderation by ordering PIJ to indicating that the group lacks Oxford’s Oriental Institute and St an “Iranian-inspired” organisation, how a convergence of interests (namely forcing a US and NATO withdrawal attack Israel, in the knowledge that the capabilities and active cells Antony’s College. He participated implying theological alignment. from Afghanistan and opposing Islamic State) has led to a certain degree of it will be Hamas who most likely it possessed during the Second in the Zionist Federation’s 2012 However, this is only correct in cooperation between Iran and the Taliban. suffers. Intifada. Ambassador Programme. In his free broad strokes. Iran’s inspiration of time, he enjoys cooking, reading, PIJ lies in its example of it having Although many will argue that PIJ is no longer a significant political and With regards to the armed struggle Operationally, PIJ’s future looks and running. successfully achieved an Islamic militant entity, this view is misplaced. While PIJ is a small group (the Canada- against Israel, PIJ is less significant unremarkable. Constrained by ...... revolution rather than governing based Mackenzie Institute estimates that it only numbers around 1000 than either Hamas or Hezbollah. Israeli and Palestinian security ARTICLE BY DANIEL J. LEVY September 2017 CONNECT 14 September 2017 CONNECT 15 ADVOCACY COUNTERING AL-QUDS DAY

n June, I stood opposite flags of hatred. In June, I watched hundreds march through London waving the flags of an organisation dead-set on killing me. In June, the perpetrators of the IBurgas bus bombing (2012), collaborators in mass killings in Syria, and those behind the attack on the Buenos Aires Jewish Community Centre (1994), were celebrated on the streets of London. In June, it made me sick to my stomach when the leader of the Al Quds day march blamed the horrific Grenfell Tower fire on the Zionists. Hezbollah sit in the Lebanese So the disclaimer is their legal the group did. And it is certainly In June, I stood shoulder to should with Jews, Christians, Muslims parliament. Hezbollah provide loophole, their “get out of jail free” not OK to talk about the Zionists and those of no religion. In June, I proudly shouted “Yes to peace, no welfare for the people in . card. The disclaimer is their way controlling big corporations, being to terror”. In June, I stood and called for these “Terrorist flags, off our Oh, and Hezbollah have amassed of sticking two fingers up at the responsible for Grenfell Tower, or streets”. In June, I watched love beat hate. what is suspected to be a larger British Government, the Police, revelling at the murder of children, Al-Quds Day is an international day started and sponsored by the stockpile of rockets in the south and those who Hezbollah would all of which was done from the of Lebanon (next to the border happily murder. The disclaimer stage at this year’s protest. with Israel) than every European makes a mockery of our legal country put together! system. So I am going to say it now, clearly and as loudly as I can. On many (but not all) of these Flying a flag with an automatic Enough is Enough! Let’s stop flags was a disclaimer; “This flag rifle clenched in the fist of making excuses for these people is to show my support for the resistance emanating from the who brazenly fly the flag of political wing of Hezbollah”. Why Arabic word “” – G-d – has terrorists through the streets of the disclaimer? no political message. It is a London, through my home city. message of violent resistance. Let’s see them and expose them In the UK, Hezbollah as a whole So why and how do we allow this for who they are – supporters of is not a proscribed organisation. flag to continue to be flown on the the destruction of Israel. However, the military wing of streets of London? It is not OK to Hezbollah is. Therefore flying show support for terrorism on the When those carrying a flag with the flag of the military wing is streets of London, or anywhere a rifle on, the flag of Hezbollah, banned, but flying the flag of the else for that matter. It is not OK scream “from the river [Jordan] to political wing is allowed. OK, that to scream “Go back to Russia” the [Mediterranean] sea, Palestine “Therefore flying the flag of the military wing is banned, sounds sensible right? Except at the pro-Israel demonstrators, will be free” they are not talking but flying the flag of the political wing is allowed. there is no difference in the flag! as one marcher at the head of about a political message. They OK, that sounds sensible right? are not suggesting a two-state solution. They are talking about Except there is no difference in the flag!” the destruction of Israel in its entirety. So whether you are left wing, right wing or a centrist, lets Iranian regime. In the UK, in the heart of our capital city London, it stand united together and with is coordinated and run by the Islamic Human Rights Council (IHRC) one voice say, “Terrorist Flags, and this year had some 500 participants. Every year there have OFF OUR STREETS”. been a few individuals waving Hezbollah flags. This year there were more being handed out to the crowd, as well as the IHRC releasing statements in advance supporting the flying of these flags...... So what is it that is so bad? ARTICLE BY ARIEH MILLER September 2017 CONNECT 16 September 2017 CONNECT 17 ADVOCACY

with difficult issues and engage Teach them well with our educators across a wide range of subjects.

Our message is simple. It doesn’t and let them lead the way matter what you get excited about. It doesn’t matter if your only connection to Israel is the time you spend on Tel Aviv beach, or the friends you have living 18 years old, fresh on university campus, hit by thousands of options required to stand up for Israel, in Haifa, or your family trips to and activities, not to mention starting a degree! And then Israel Apartheid but the knowledge too. From Jerusalem. What matters is that Week hits. Or a conflict between Israel and the Palestinians kicks off. sessions on the peace process you find your own connection to Or a spree of stabbing attacks happens in Israel and the attackers to talks by former commandos Israel, and tell people about that. celebrated across British universities. Or any number of anti-Israel from Operation Entebbe, the hatefests and organised events being held on campus. What do you do? ZF has been at the forefront of Don’t tell people my view on Who do you turn to? How do you combat it? providing serious and high-level Israel. Don’t discuss what gets Israel knowledge to our future me excited to support Israel The Zionist Federation has spent many years working with university generations. and to be a Zionist. Get excited students, giving them the tools to counteract the anti-Israel hatred that is yourself. Be it through art, have a responsibility. We have a our future. Teach them well so often spewed on campus. Over the past few years, with fewer people performance, music, politics or responsibility to engage with the and let them lead the way. taking long term programmes and gap years in Israel, the relationship “Over the past few years, literature, Israel has so much to next generation of Zionists and Working together with other university students have with Israel is changing. Having been a university with less and less people offer that it is near impossible not to ensure that Israel has support partners where suitable, with student myself, and having witnessed the increase in anti-Israel activity to find something that you can within the UK and Ireland and a our constituent members and being peddled on campuses across the UK over the past few years, taking long term connect to. Find that connection continuing place in the world. organisations where possible, and I became aware that we needed to prepare our students sooner. We programmes and gap and aim to talk to one person a most importantly with schools, needed to engage with them before they embarked on their university years in Israel, the week about that connection. In this past year alone, we have youth organisations, synagogues journeys. I knew that we needed to do something and that we needed to engaged with over 1,000 school and other institutions, ZF Engage do it quickly. relationship university These are the messages we pupils and will only be increasing will make a real difference to students have with Israel deliver through our sessions that in the future to ensure that the future of Israel engagement For the past year, the ZF has been spending much time and energy is changing” with schools. The freedom to we not only engage, but make a and advocacy in the UK as we engaging with school students, aged 14-18 in both Jewish and non- support Israel in your own way. real difference to the experiences continue to educate to empower Jewish schools, to give the pupils not only the techniques and skills Not to have to support Israel in of young Zionist supporters of to engage. my way, but the need to support Israel as they embark on the next Israel in some way, shape or stages of their life journeys...... This is why the ZF has chosen form. As an organisation, we I believe that children are ARTICLE BY ARIEH MILLER this year to launch ZF Engage – an arm of the ZF aimed at engaging more and more young people between the ages of 14 and 18 with Israel and giving them the knowledge and tools to truly engage with the wide variety of topics regarding Israel and to stand up for Israel.

Working with synagogues, schools, churches and youth groups, the ZF is tirelessly engaging our society’s future with Israel. We have been providing not only the information and skills, but also the space to allow these young people to grapple

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ZF EVENTS SPEAKER EVENT - MICKY ROSENFELD ACROSS 2016-2017 SOME OF THE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THE ZF HAVE ORGANISED RECENTLY

AL QUDS DAY COUNTER RALLY LAUNCHED ZF ENGAGE

32,000 LETTERS WRITTEN TO MPs SPEAKER EVENT - BASSAM EID SPEAKER TOUR - RAMI SHERMAN

SPEAKER TOUR - DR IZACK IFAT ANNUAL DINNER WITH GUEST YOM HA’ATZMAUT WITH OSNAT ZENO SPEAKER MOSHE YA’ALON

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his experience: ‘The teacher is fantastic - enthusiastic, supportive SPEAK HEBREW and a great teacher who holds our interest throughout the two hours in the evening, and it goes by very LIKE AN ISRAELI quickly! We have covered a number of topics in a short time. We go at quite a pace, so revising and doing homework during the week he World Zionist Organisation (WZO), in partnership with the the is definitely recommended and Zionist Federation (ZF) and the Israeli NGO Ofek Yisraeli, have opened worthwhile. It has also been lovely T24 Ulpan () classes across the UK. Working with to get to know the others in the partners inside and outside of London, the ZF and WZO are providing classes North London couple Deborah Israel and Israelis - from historical class and there is a real feeling for over 300 pupils who have signed up since the start of the year. Classes and David are currently each taking events to current events, culture and of camaraderie. I'm hoping to be comprise 60 hours of learning for the students, with courses ranging from an Ulpan class. Deborah is doing political drama! We are encouraged able to use the Ivrit I have learned beginner through to advanced level. the advanced Hebrew Ulpan class to immerse ourselves in Ivrit, using when I next go to Israel.” at Hampstead Garden Suburb radio, newspaper articles and Dimitri Mevzos, WZO Aliyah Department UK Director said, “This has been Synagogue and says, “The lessons websites.” For more details on Ulpan classes, a big project for the WZO, working in partnership with the ZF. We have are really interesting as the teacher contact [email protected] engaged with numerous different communities around the country, from not only challenges us by speaking Husband David is doing the or call 020 8202 0202 Brighton to Manchester and of course London. It is amazing to see so many of at a very high level of Ivrit, but we beginners class at Finchley ...... the British community learning a language so old and yet so new in its revival, discuss various issues relevant to Synagogue, and has this to say about ARTICLE BY STEVE WINSTON breaking down the language barrier for life in Israel. We will be continuing to expand the classes for the future, so please do be in touch with us. Language is Dimitri Mevzos, WZO Aliyah Department UK Director a unique and vital access route into engagement with a country, a culture and a society. We’re incredibly excited to be able to say that, no matter what your level, we will provide an engaging and accessible course for you – hundreds of people have already taken us up on that!” “...the teacher not only challenges us by speaking Classes are taking place in London, Brighton, Manchester and Birmingham. at a very high level of Ivrit, but we discuss various issues relevant to Israel and Israelis”

September 2017 CONNECT 26 September 2017 CONNECT 27 CULTURE TLVinLDN A 4-DAY SHOWCASE OF TEL AVIV IN LONDON

show of the close ties which Speaking at the launch of the “This festival was an exist between London and Tel event, Chairman of the Zionist explosion of culture, Aviv, with representatives of both Federation Mr Paul Charney bringing all the things cities attending events, holding said, “The ZF were proud to be meetings and lauding the event amongst the key supporters of that Tel Aviv is proud as a major success. this incredible festival of culture of - from the food and Festivals such as this have in the centre of London. To the performance art, made lasting impacts on the celebrate Israel and have these UK and, in particular London, exciting performers in Camden un, sea, sand and parties. from the 8th to 11th September. featuring the Ethiopian singer/ to the artwork and the and we look forward to seeing is a great honour for all those Not things normally found The festival, chaired by Marc musician Ester Rada and the music - to London” the impact of TLVinLDN for involved and the UK Jewish in the heart of London’s Worth, was a resounding success Israeli Arab singer Mira Awad, many weeks, months and years Community. For all those able SCamden Town. But for four days with sell-out events every night. an Israeli food hall, and so Speaking to the press before to come. Coming in the same to attend the events, I’m certain earlier this month, that’s exactly The Zionist Federation was proud much more. This festival was the festival, Marc Worth said, year as the 50th anniversary of you had the most memorable what happened as Tel Aviv to play a key role in enabling the an explosion of culture, bringing “Tel Aviv has so much to offer, the liberation of Jerusalem, the experience, and for all those who landed in London, celebrating festival to happen by providing all the things that Tel Aviv is including nightlife, beaches, food, 100th anniversary of the Balfour didn’t, there will still be plenty of the much anticipated TLVinLDN back office and logistical support. proud of – from the food and the museums and art. I want the Declaration, the 70th anniversary opportunities to celebrate Israel in festival. performance art, to the artwork British public to experience a little of the Partition Plan vote and the UK over the coming years and The festival highlights included a and the music – to London bit of Tel Aviv in London, jump on close to the 70th celebration of we look forward to seeing you With the festival being over a year major LGBT event, a gig by the across multiple venues for these a plane and see it for themselves. Yom Ha’atzmaut, this festival was party alongside us!” in the making, this celebration of world renowned electric dance incredible four days of fun and Tel Aviv is where it all happens.” a great opportunity to celebrate the unique metropolis that is Tel legends Infected Mushroom, a excitement. Israel in such a monumental and ...... Aviv took place in the UK capital women’s empowerment event The festival itself was an amazing significant year. ARTICLE BY ARIEH MILLER September 2017 CONNECT 28 September 2017 CONNECT 29 FASHION

COMME IL FAUT Comme il faut is comprised of a ISRAELI FASHION DESIGNERS fashion house, women’s only spa, and chef's restaurant located at the Beit Banamal (Home in the Harbor) complex at Tel Aviv port, 5 of the best that offers a women's venue for culture and entertainment. Sybil Goldfiner founded the company together with Carole Godin 22 years ago, as a business by women for women. The company seeks to advance women in Israeli society by developing and cultivating feminist awareness. The approach that guides the company's activities is that a garment is not only a garment, but is also part of an entire gamut of political actions that are motivated by a cultural-critical the body image it carries, and the “Israeli fashion designers worldview. The designers at way we choose to advertise and are making their mark in the comme Il faut believe that a piece display it. Moreover, the clothing of clothing truly resembles the article will always signify the industry as they dream up way in which it was produced, values that inspired its creation. new collections and seasonal styles that don’t require a reservation”

YOSEF FASHION HOUSE After nearly two decades of dominating the Dizengoff scene, seasoned fashion designer, Yosef Peretz, is expanding his Fashion House to a new location: Yehuda Margoza Street. With the recent wave of young wedding dress designers flooding Tel Aviv, sometimes more experienced designers can get dragged into the riptide. But, not Yosef. He’s remained at the top of Israel’s fashion industry with a loyal following and a commitment to hough internationally and seasonal styles that don’t In this article, we shine the tradition. Yosef’s unique couture known for its wedding require a reservation. With spotlight on 5 top Israeli and original designs combine different cuts, textiles, and dress designers, Israel’s elegant evening wear, casual fashion designers. Next time T handmade tissues to produce fashion scene stretches far flare and accessories to match, you’re in Israel, be sure to pure elegance in the form of beyond chiffon and tulle. Israeli step outside the malls and into check them out. wedding attire and evening fashion designers are making the boutiques of these top Israeli dresses. With white on white, he their mark in the industry as fashion designers to get a taste achieves the impossible: gowns they dream up new collections of their artistic genius. that pop against the White City backdrop.

September 2017 CONNECT 30 September 2017 CONNECT 31 MAYA NEGRI Maya Negri’s diverse aesthetics and emphasis on comfort attends to the dynamic lifestyle of contemporary living. Balancing work and play through thoughtful selection of fabric and form, those who are new to discovering the line of clothes are sure to fall in love. Check out the new modern store on Ahad Ha’am just off Rothschild to find her newest collection up close and personal. From denim to plaid as well as simple designs with quality fabrics, Maya Negri has it all.

JULIETTE In an attempt to create a modern and wearable womenswear collection, there has to be a few essential components – the wearer has to feel comfortable, she has to feel cool and she has to feel beautiful. Julliette’s collection, designed by Gili Azoulay, hits all the right notes and then some. With intricate shaping and draping that glides over the female frame, Azoulay knows how to capture what women want. With simple fabrics and stunning cuts, the items at Juliette are a charming addition to any woman’s wardrobe.

ALON LIVNE and wonderfully constructed Since the age of 17, Alon Livné collection of evening looks… has worked in premiere luxury well-tailored and chic.” Alon European houses to become Livne presents his collections one of Israel’s most prestigious regularly at MBFW New York, fashion designers, having and his Bridal line “Alon Livne trained at Alexander McQueen White” is recognized worldwide in London and Roberto Cavalli in for its luxurious, innovative and Florence. After winning “Project outstanding designs. Those Runway” in Israel, demand for searching for pieces from one Alon’s work skyrocketed. In of Israel's finest and most well February 2013, he was invited known dress and womenswear to participate in Mercedes-Benz designers should have no New York Fashion Week where problem finding their dream piece he presented his Fall-Winter in one of his stores worldwide, 2013 collection at Lincoln Center. including at 24 Ah’va st, Tel Aviv The collection was described ...... by critics as, “a darkly beautiful ARTICLE BY AMIT FRASER September 2017 CONNECT 32 September 2017 CONNECT 33 FOOD

For the main dish, we bring you a recipe for Roast Beef Sirloin with Seasonal Vegetables by Israeli gastronomist, food journalist and television personality, Michal Ansky. Together with the aroma of a challah Israeli Chefs baking in the oven, the aromas from the meat and vegetables cooking will fill your home with the smells of tradition. Michal advises to be sure to ask your butcher to leave the fat on the cut as it will melt during Share Rosh Hashanah Recipes cooking and will make the meat and the veggies so so delicious. The High Holy days are almost upon us, and for many of us, the associated culinary ROAST BEEF SIRLOIN WITH SEASONAL VEGETABLES customs are a source of great pride. We have gathered together three recipes, each from an Israeli chef, for you to try out for your Rosh Hashanah table. INGREDIENTS Food and tradition. What better way to celebrate the start of a new year? 4 1/2 lb sirloin Variety of colourful seasonal Thyme hallah is central to the Rosh Hashanah festivities so, first up we vegetables (acorn zucchini, Black pepper have a Challah recipe by Alon Shaya. “I love keeping our traditions varieties of potatoes, colourful Sea salt alive,” he says. “Challah is such a key part of the celebration - beets, carrots, turnips) Olive oil Cboth as a symbol of the year’s cycle, and because it’s just so delicious.”

CHALLAH PREPARATION No Rosh Hashanah meal is complete without a dessert and for this, we Yield: 12 seven-ounce rolls 1. Preheat oven to 480°F. bring you a taste of tradition; honey cake. 2. Season the meat with salt and This recipe is from chef, Lior Lev Sercarz. Lior, who grew up on a kibbutz, INGREDIENTS black pepper, and sear on all has this to say: “Rosh Hashanah has always been about family for me, 9 cups bread flour sides on a smoking pan. and this honey cake is my take on a favourite food from my childhood” For the challah: Sea salt or sesame seeds to 3. Place vegetables on a baking SPICED HONEY CAKE 1/8 cup instant yeast garnish sheet placed in a baking tray. 1 teaspoon sugar Egg wash (see below) Season with thyme, black pepper, 2 cups warm water and sea salt. INGREDIENTS 1 cup sugar For the egg wash: 4. Place the tray of vegetables 2 tablespoons salt 2 eggs on the bottom of the oven, and 2 extra large eggs 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 yolk above it, on a grill, place the meat 3/4 cup light brown sugar 4 eggs 3 tablespoons water (make sure the oven reaches the 1/2 cup pomegranate juice right temperature before putting in 1/2 cup olive oil the meat and vegetables). 1 cup silan, divided (3/4 cup PREPARATION 5. After 8 minutes in the oven, and 1/4 cup) For the challah: doubled (about 2 hours). the end of the coil underneath the take the meat out and set aside Juice of 1 orange plus zest 1. In mixing bowl, whisk together 5. Once the dough is proofed, roll to ensure the roll does not for 12 minutes. Then put is back 2 cups all purpose flour yeast, sugar and warm water. Let divide the dough into 12 pieces. unravel. in for another 8 minutes, and once 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 2. Mix together all dry ingredients rest or “bloom” until the mixture Set pieces aside; cover with 7. Once the rolls are shaped, again, take out and set aside for 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (except sesame seed) in a bowl appears foamy (5 minutes). plastic wrap to avoid the dough place on a sheet tray. Cover with 12 minutes. Repeat this process 1 teaspoon salt and preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Once foamy, add the flour, salt, from drying and cracking. plastic wrap and let double in 4 times. (if your cut of meat is 1 tablespoon Reims N.39 or 3. Add the pomegranate juice, remaining sugar, eggs and extra 6. To shape the dough; take size for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. smaller repeat only 3 times). If the 1 1/2 teaspoons each ground olive oil, 3/4 cup silan, orange virgin olive oil to the bowl. one 7-ounce piece. Roll into a Preheat oven to 325 F. vegetables begin to get too brown ginger and nutmeg juice and zest to the eggs and 3. With an electric mixer’s dough rectangle (approximately 6 inches 8. Once proofed, egg wash (see you can take them out 1 tablespoon whole anise seed sugar; stir well to combine. hook attachment, mix on low by 4 inches), fold in the left and below) each roll and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 4. Gently incorporate the dry for 4 minutes. Scrape the bowl, right sides by a half-inch and roll sea salt or sesame seeds. Bake Michal learnt this technique from ingredients, mixing until it just increase the speed to medium up the dough from top to bottom. for 10 minutes. Rotate pan and Israeli celebrity chef, Eyal Shani. PREPARATION comes together. and continue to mix until the Seal the dough by pressing the continue to bake until golden It leaves the meat soft and pink 5. Pour into 2 greased or lined dough comes together, is smooth seams with the base of your brown (5 to 10 minutes). on the inside, and the juices drip 1. Cream the eggs and sugar 8-inch loaf pans and bake for and pulls away from the bowl palm. From here, begin to roll the For the egg wash: onto the vegetables, giving them together in a large bowl or in 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick (approximately another 4 mins). dough back and forth with your 1. Whisk all ingredients together an excellent taste. The meat has a stand mixer with a paddle comes out clean. 4. Place the dough in a big hands, creating an even rope in a small bowl until smooth and to reach a temperature of 120 - attachment. Beat for 3 to 4 6. Remove to a rack to cool and greased bowl. Cover tightly that is 14 inches long. Spiral the well combined. Store in fridge 140° to achieve a perfect pink minutes or until noticeably lighter brush the tops with the reserved with plastic wrap and proof until dough tightly, forming a coil. Tuck until ready to use. medium level. in color and texture. silan; sprinkle sesame seeds on top. September 2017 CONNECT 34 September 2017 CONNECT 35 TRAVEL

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