Monday, November 5, 2012

Le mariage Juif

 

La Synagogue de la rue des Tournelles, Paris - France
 
‎"Le rituel du mariage religieux juif est souvent méconnu et c’est à l’occasion de quelques questionnements posés par des confrères photographes que je reprends ma plume pour préciser certains points importants."

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

"The world has its princesses. I have mine"- Jean Fares Couture



"Between Lea and me is relationship that only our blood can speak about" says Jean Fares.
This video says it all. Watch!

Sunday, April 1, 2012

‎"La ville de Byblos (actuel Jbeil au Liban), est une des plus vieilles villes du monde, habitée de manière continue depuis plus de 7000 ans..." Get to Know the heritage of Byblos. Watch this video!



Liban, Byblos : La nécropole royale

Monday, February 27, 2012

"Celebrities are calling on him to make them look stunning," Celebrities love Jean Fares Couture, NSC Fashion Network.
In this clip, Jean Fares Couture shows some of the so many celebrities who wore Jean Fares' design to shine at glamorous events. Enjoy watching!
Jean Fares Couture proudly stands with its corporate social responsibilities (CSR).
In photo: designer Jean Fares planting his own tree in Mount Lebanon.

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Jean Fares AW Pret-A-Porter 2013 Collection, Paris!

"Coming from the Middle East where women dress more conservatively, designer Jean Fares from Lebanon is able to make cultural adjustments," Lydia Look, NTDTV - NY Couture Fashion Week

Jean Fares is presenting his new AW Pret-A-Porter 2013 Collection March 2nd till 5th, 2012, Vendome Luxury Exhibition, Paris.

Bridging differences through music

"Addressing the ongoing phenomena of women's exclusion in Israel, Pehlivanian says he has great respect for religion and its values, but notes that he remembers reading about women singing and dancing in the bible. Classical music does not differentiate between men and women, he adds."

LeBaron D'Erlanger, Sidi Bou Said - Tunisia


Wednesday, February 8, 2012

"We met with Abu-Taled, and agreed to plant a grove on Tu B'Shvat in order to block the dust," Ravivi said. "Abu-Taled was very enthusiastic, and promised to bring friends and employees. 

Ravivi, Abu-Taled hard at work (Photo: Haim Zach)

School children from the Efrat settlement and residents of the neighboring Palestinian village of Jurat al-Shama planted trees together in an initiative that promoted co-existence in the West Bank, Yedioth Ahronoth reported Wednesday. 

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Summertime discovery about my Mizrahi heritage - Asal Ehsanipour

We must ensure that the simple intricacies that make up our culture — from the spicy food to the loud, animated nature of a simple discussion — is never lost.

The importance of openly embracing such a rich, vibrant culture extends beyond preserving the past. For fellow Mizrahi and Sephardi Jews, it’s important that we maintain our tradition for the present as well, as our heritage sustains our connection to Judaism and greatly contributes a colorful dimension to the larger Jewish communities we live in.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Yemen - Jimena

"Jews lived in Yemen for nearly 3,000 years, predating the Arab Islamic conquests by centuries, yet today fewer than 200 remain. ‎JIMENA works to ensure that the cultural heritage of Yemenite Jews, and all Mizrahi and Sephardi Jews, will survive to benefit future generations." Read more Yemen
Photo taken from "Yemen", Jimena