Gina Benjamin

Fun family days out for Chanukah

Hampers with a hechsher and much more

If you are looking for a special Rosh Hashanah gift, Mendy Ida of Central Kosher in Belgravia recommends a hamper

For some Jewish couples, there’s no place to tie the knot like Israel

Even in turbulent times, Israel remains the most poignant simcha destination for sunshine, scenery and spiritual connection – especially for these two couples

Kitchen sinks and antiquities: Showroom in Zichron Ya’akov preserves its rich architectural history

Early Zionists pressed olive oil and milled flour in this building once owned by Baron Rothschild, now a kitchen and bathroom showroom

Ceiling heights must stack up for home-hunters

Nice suggestion: Spend a palatial Passover in the South of France

What a feeling when you dance under this ceiling

The ornate ballroom is a London classic. Or you could celebrate in the clouds, on the river, in a field... Gina Benjamin explores some options.

Apricots and French fancies on the menu

How will design tastes change as we move towards 2024? Interiors experts serve up some appetisers

Landscape looking good for downsizers

There are multiple advantages to downsizing, from the financial to the eco-conscious and it’s not just for emptynesters. Hamptons’ experts highlight the attractions of a smaller, newly built home

Start your next Jewish learning journey, anywhere you choose

This could be the year you learn or improve your Hebrew or Yiddish, Greek or even Aramaic; discover one of the hidden stories of Jewish history, or gain new literary, political or biblical insights.

Have the time of your life in retirement

Whether you’re looking forward to tennis, yoga and spa treatments, nature walks or gloriously uninterrupted reading, you’ll find a later-living apartment that’s perfect for you

Adventures in space

Classic or contemporary, whatever style of venue you require, these statement venues will allow your party-planning imagination to take flight