Gldmeier
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Life in Israel
http://lifeinisrael.blogspot.com/
my thoughts and comments on life in Israel, ranging from cultural issues to political issues with anything and everything in between.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 11557 )
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Who Gets the Jewelry in a Divorce?
A Haredi couple from Jerusalem decided it was time to end the marriage and get a divorce. The time came to divide the assets and a dispute arose as to who has... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Chasistock Ep 3: Motti Steinmetz (video)
he looks so young and is so talented and accomplished! ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Tweet of the Day
Yesterday I visited a young widow grieving the death of her husband, murdered last week by a Palestinian terrorist. I was heartbroken by her tears and those of... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Women Against Agudat Yisrael
Big news. The Supreme Court just ruled in the case of the women suing to be allowed to run as candidates in Haredi political parties, specifically Agudat Israel. Read more
Posted on 31 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
I know of areas in Syria that fewer people are running away from than from the Labor Party. What is happening on the Israeli Left? Read more
Posted on 31 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Gafni Under Attack Again
And now MK Moshe Gafni (UTJ) is under more fire, mostly "friendly". More leaks from internal Degel meetings have revealed that the Haredi parties basically... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Ethiopians Still Having Troubles at Winery (video)
if you thought the situation with the Ethiopian Jews working at the winery was resolved..it seems to not be so as a result of this, MK Yaakov Margi (Shas) has... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Gafni Under Attack After He Attacks Agudas Yisrael
MK Moshe Gafni (UTJ) is coming under fire right now, and it is "friendly" fire. Something Gafni said in an internal Degel meeting was leaked to the public, and... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
It Happens Everywhere
Sexual offenses can, and do, happen everywhere and anywhere. It is a fact of life. Whether it be in schools, in yeshivas, in libraries, in universities, in the... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
You Can Put Women Back in the Picture (video)
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Posted on 30 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Abu Kayak Wants but Reverses Modest Rafting
According to a report on Ynet, Abu Kayak, a popular "white water" rafting site by the Jordan river, publicized a list of days in which they would enforce a... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Holy Bagel Ramot Mall is Kosher Again
To remind you, in the Ramot Mall in Jerusalem the branch of Holy Bagel lost its hechsher (Rubin) on Tisha bAv due to a customer sitting down for some food in th... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Dayeinu for the Nation State Law
The Nation State Law is really making waves. Even though it practically changes nothing, which makes one wonder why it was so necessary anyway, it has effected ... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Food Fight: The Final Four (video)
Four chefs face off in the first ever internationally-aired kosher cooking competition. They'll face the ultimate challenge— and tough judges—to determine who... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Mashiach Was Born
Here is an interesting report from the Daily Star out of England. To excerpt: Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, one of the world’s leading Jewish scholars, revealed he... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
ChassidiStock: Episode 2, Gad ELbaz (video)
also very personal, very interesting. especially seeing how nervous he is at many points. You think these guys are pros and do these concerts so often they... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Surprisingly Netanyahu is a Politician
During the summer vacation, in yeshiva known as bein hazmanim, it is common for Israeli yeshiva to run camps for the talmidim. Read more
Posted on 26 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Peek a Jew, with a Kiddush Hashem
pic.twitter.com/01l9BDwoHp — anytime55 (@ihatedeadends) July 25, 2018 At a recent Mets game, a frum guy caught a foul ball, and surprisingly handed it to a kid... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Removing the Stone
as you can see, moving this little piece of stone is such a major operation, it makes it even more amazing and astounding thinking about how they built the... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Book Review: Jewish Guide to Practical Medical Decision-Making
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 25 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY