Felicity Kay, at The Blogs

Felicity Kay

Jul 29, 2015, 9:53 AM

Last month, I had the fortune to celebrate my first year as a fully-fledged Israeli citizen. During the past year (I made Aliya right in the middle of Operation Protective Edge -- my plane couldn’t land for a while due...

Feb 19, 2015, 5:04 AM

That Meshugana Marzel

Let me tell you about Baruch Marzel. Or, more precisely, about one of the strangest phonecalls I've made in my career (and, after years as a high-school teacher and a writer, believe me - that's quite a feat). Back in 2010...

Aug 6, 2014, 12:29 AM

In the Midst

Picture the scene: buzzing cafes, busy streets and tourists (less than average for the season) roaming the streets of central Jerusalem on a sunny, slightly cooler than usual Monday afternoon. Suddenly, a noise pierces the air. Not Tel Aviv’s azakot...

Jul 23, 2014, 6:13 PM

‘Baruch haba!’ – Welcome to the War Zone

Well here I am. Finally, I've made it. Specifically, I've made the 'A' word, which is generally a cause for alarm amongst the parents of diaspora Jews at the best of times. It goes unsaid that right now is considered...

About Me

A former high school teacher, Felicity was born and bred in London, and dreamed of making aliya since her first visit to the Holy Land at age 18. Having finally done so, during 'Operation Protective Edge', she is happily settled in Israel, with ex-street cats Meshugana and Tigger by her side.