Tel Aviv Marathon this Friday- What would you run for?

Marathons and Runs have become a popular spotlight for people to come together to help bring about change or to show support for a cause. People all over Israel will come together this Friday in Tel Aviv to run for culture, life, and health. Tel Aviv is the central city in Israel that is booming with people who love sun bathing and enjoying the upbeat night life. This marathon is a great way for people to come together and enjoy shared interests.

Almost a third of those polled agreed that running is the most desirable form of exercise. Men are more likely to run than women, and the younger one is, men take more of a share in the sport. Compared to 41.4% of the men, only 19.8% of the women prefer running as physical activity.

Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz and Bar Refaeli will be among many who will attend this weeks race. They are considered by most Israelis as being the best role models for working out and the ideal people one would want to run a marathon with.

"300 sunny days a year



450 bars serving around a million residents


Over 1,300,000 tourists in 2010


World heritage architecture


Lively beaches and inspiring sea views


A culture and art capital


24/7 of non stop energy


This is Tel Aviv today, and this is the site of the


multi course international marathon." 

Bahava,
Farah

Hidden Eating Disorders in Orthodox Jewish Communities

Pressure mixed with cultural expectations has lead to a very serious Public Health issue among many young Orthodox Jewish girls. Israel has one of the highest rates of eating disorders in the world which contributes to staggerring rate of weight loss. Although this is such a prevalent problem, girls do not want to discuss this issue with friends or family members because having a 'mental health' problem is a stigma in the Jewish community.
Experts say the Orthodox community is sending mixed messages to young women. If a girl is associated with any type of irregularity then she is subject to a deffered marriage.


"Parents, matchmakers and potential mates want svelte brides, but may shun women who divulge an eating disorders because of the stigma of mental illness."

"As eating disorders have become less taboo in mainstream US culture, they remain widely ignored in Orthodox Jewish communities, as families worry the stigma of mental illness could ruin arranged marriages for the patient and even her siblings. Strict food rituals of fasting and remaining kosher can also exacerbate the problem."