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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 ( 11581 )
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Calls Against Racism Against Haredim Turn Extreme
Motka Bloi and others are, somewhat rightfully, complaining about racism and discrimination against Haredim, right now focusing on the city of Givat Shmuel... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Israeli Park Nazis
The City of Givat Shmuel is supposedly closing off its park to non-residents. The complaint seems to be that during vacation periods many residents of other... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Young Man Goes to Army and Throws off Religion
To strengthen his statements against the new Draft law that is in the process of being passed, Rav Mordechai Mazuz referenced a story he heard about one of the... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Picture of the Day
when the marketers know halacha and decide it is time to inform everyone explicitly rather than just let everyone take advantage on their own... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Facebook Status of the Day
I have no idea if the numbers and ideas presented here are realistic or wishful thinking, but it is definitely an interesting presentation and worth... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
US National Anthem - Yiddish (video)
at the Interen Riken play at NJPAC in 2016 ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
Today we heard about an earthquake. Perhaps we should do an accounting of our deeds that the earthquake was because some people are trying to touch what is... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Synagogues of England (video)
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Posted on 05 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
The declaration of war is late. The one who paid the salaries of the slaughterers of Hadas Fogel, Dafna Meir, Shalhevet Pas, and of many many other citizens of... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Pay For Slay Law Finally Passed
The Knesset yesterday finally passed the "pay for slay" law it has been talking about for a long time. That is, if the Palestinians continue to pay money to... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Iranians Compliment the Israelis
The Iranians are now accusing the Israelis of stealing their clouds. Actually,stealing clouds and/or extracting from the clouds the ability to create rain or... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Very Strange Government Coalition
what a weird coalition. Yair Lapid (in Opposition) says he is going to vote for the draft law. He might be bluffing to throw the Haredim off and make them not... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Book Review: the World is Much Better off Than You Think
A Guest Post by Dr Harold Goldmeier BOOK REVIEW: THE WORLD IS MUCH BETTER OFF THAN YOU THINK Book Review: FACTFULNESS: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Deduct Taxes on Company Car for Shabbos-observant People (among Other Things)
When you get a "company car" you often get full use of the car, even for personal use, with gas covered by the company, along with maintenance. The recipient,... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Ben Shapiro: Civil Discourse | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) (video)
I stay out of the fighting about US politics, but Ben Shapiro wears a kipa, so he gets included here.. ------------------------------------------------------... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Israeli Wonder Woman Does It Again, Sort Of!
Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot, or I should say Wonder Gadot, just won the Queen's Plate horse race. Wonder Gadot is a racehorse named after Wonder Woman Gal Gadot. Read more
Posted on 01 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Headline of the Day
Jerusalem chulent shop held up in attempted robbery -- INN they must have caught them by following the smell...... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
I have no problem with each person doing what he wants in his own private space. I met Reform Jews in Argentina - they are very nice and wonderful, if they... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Tzohar Makes Mistake with Wedding Witnesses
A wedding took place yesterday of a secular couple. The wedding was officiated by a rabbi from the Tzohar organization. It was discovered today that a serious... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Proposed Law: Service Providers Terms of Service for Changing Seats
MK Meirav Michaeli (Hamachane Hatzioni) has proposed a law that would prohibit a company that is a service provider from requesting to make a change to the term... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY