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Life in Israel
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my thoughts and comments on life in Israel, ranging from cultural issues to political issues with anything and everything in between.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 11582 )
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Book Review: The Jewish Ethic of Personal Responsibility
NOTE: I was not paid to review this book. It is an unbiased and objective review. If you have a book with Jewish or Israel related content and would like me to... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
It is an Honor to Treat Terrorists but Not Netanyahu
A senior doctor at Hillel Yaffe Hospital, Dr Yaron Rieber, head of the Neurology department, said that Netanyahu must be removed and taken down. Read more
Posted on 15 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Certifying a Yiddish Tour Guide
I was not aware of this, though I guess the tour guides among us are, but the State of Israel has never authorized Yiddish to be used by tour guides when guidin... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Picture of the Day
it seems to be a trend for non-haredi politicians to have their haredi-involved meetings over cholent... ------------------------------------------------------... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Eretz Nehederet (video)
Steve Goodman is a Chicago icon, with his song Go Cubs Go, among many other songs.. one of those other songs is City of New Orleans, that has been covered by al... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Nasrallah Suffering a Trifecta of Ailments
As reported by Israel Hayom, Lebanese media is reporting that Hassan Nasrallah has been hospitalized in serious condition after suffering a heart attack and a... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Omer Adam Turns Down Eurovision Gig
Omer Adam is an Israeli singer. Adam is not religious, though he is traditional and famously does not work on Shabbos. Omer Adam was approached by the organizer... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
the Final Tunnel Discovered..until the Next One
The IDF announced that the 6th - the last and final - tunnel has been discovered from Lebanon entering Israel, and has been demolished. Operation Northern Shiel... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Netanyahu: an Israeli Patriot for the Knesset - Against the Entire Left (video)
it seems he's running for a spot on the Likud list.. ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
I have no problem serving in the Knesset along with women in the same party, but I am subjected to the various rules of the party and the time is not yet ripe.. Read more
Posted on 13 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Snow in Tiberias as Part of Shabbos Street Party
Mayor of Tiberias Ron Kobi trucked in tons, literally tons, of snow to the boardwalk of Tiberias and threw a street party on Shabbos day for residents to come... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
McJesus Being Crucified
The art museum in Haifa has a display that has upset many people's religious sensibilities. The display is one entitled "McJesus" and has what looks like a... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Synagogues of Germany (video)
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Posted on 13 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Thanks for the Rain
Last winter was particularly harsh, with little rainfall. The regular water shortage in the country was exacerbated by the minimal rainfall last winter. This... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Tweet of the Day
Pretty cool: A good friend is studying in Yeshiva in Israel. His rabbi told him he liked my beard, elaborating “It gives Cruz a Talmudic Rabbinic look ... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Interesting Psak: Respectable Siyum
An avreich spent a few years working towards his goal of learning the entire shas. His plans for celebrating the monumental achievement did not include... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
The two parties have run for elections together as one party, though with two separate factions, for the past 25 years..this request is purely technical and wil... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Interesting Psak: Paying the Lira Ketuba in Dollars
45 years ago in the city of Lod a young couple got married. The ketuba given was written for 100,000 lira. Needless to say, the lira no longer exists as a... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Hayemin HeChadash Selects Winning Candidate
Hayemin Hechadash, Th New Right, founders, Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked, have made another selection for a candidate for the party list. And it is a winner... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Book Review: President Carter
A Guest Post by Dr Harold Goldmeier Dr. Harold Goldmeier speaks for free to public forums about political and social policy matters. Read more
Posted on 08 January 2019 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY