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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 ( 11582 )
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Tweet of the Day
Capoeira - the 500 year old Brazilian marshal art - is a big hit among Chareidi kids in B'nai Brak. So glad to attend their annual event and to see so many... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Jewish Christian Party to Compete in Next Elections
The article I am going to reference actually leaves me with more questions and little understanding, but I could find no other articles about this to try to fin... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Picture of the Day
this picture created a bit of a brouhaha with Ambassador Friedman coming under attack as supporting the rmeoval of the Dome of the Rock and rebuilding of the... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Haredi MKs Protest Chilul Shabbos for World Cup Prep Match
Back in February there was a tacit agreement to allow the soccer/football leagues to continue operating on Shabbos, and the necessary approvals and permits... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
MK Glick Hosts Gett Refuser in Knesset
Strangely enough, yesterday MK Yehuda Glick (Likud) invited a fellow to the Knesset that has aroused curiosity, to put it mildly. The person Glick invited and... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Don't Print the Pictures..
This made me laugh. Haredi websites have posted the request of the 8 new Visznitser rebbes stating that they wish to follow in the ways of their father, the... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
It is a pleasure to steal from Persians.. -- Yossi Cohen, Director of The Mossad, when asked about the recent successful operation stealing 100000 documents fro... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
10 Things NOT to Do in Israel (video)
a couple of weird inclusions here.. ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on Life in... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Get Your Yaknahaz Candles!
This Motzei Shabbos we will get the rare "Yaknahaz" - the havdala during kiddush, because Motzei Shabbos is also the holiday of Shvuos. Read more
Posted on 17 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
Our problem is that all our leaders are crooks and we the residents suffer. Hamas steals, Abbas steals, and we are between a rock and a hard place. We cannot... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
PSA: Mesivta Bet Shemesh Bake Sale
this is a great event, supporting a great local institution.. ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Does Hamas Pay for Fake Injuries?
There are a number of videos going around from the Hamas conflict on the Gaza border right now in which you can see that dead people start moving when they can... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Turkey Took the Money and Brought Back the Crisis
When I first heard the news report that Turkey has recalled its ambassador to, and expelled Israel's ambassador from, Turkey I thought to myself that how could... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Tweet of the Day
lol... seems slightly brash and inappropriate but I like that it will surely upset some people.. The United States Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel is now open,... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
yesterday was such a big day around Israel regarding so many things that it gave so many people so many opportunities to say interesting and provocative... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Jerusalem, Israel
The US Embassy move to Jerusalem was so big it covered up another big move that went barely noticed. That is, the United States ceremony included ", Israel"... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Inaugural Ceremony for the New US Embassy in Jerusalem (video)
in case you haven't seen this yet... it ti s historic event and worth watching, at least parts of.. some great speeches and a moving ceremony, and the Prime... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Picture of the Day
? at least it is dress of the day! That is Miriam Adelson, wife of Sheldon, wearing the dress... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Hamas Wants a Cease Fire?
Military affairs reporterAlon Ben David is reporting on the radio that Hamasi s begging the Israeli government for a cease fire but the government is not... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Minister Litzman Protests Next Years Chilul Shabbos
more on next year's Eurovision being hosted, presumably, by Israel... As I wrote yesterday, the chilul shabbos it could cause will be a big concern, and a sourc... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY