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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 ( 11581 )
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Eurovision and Israel on Shabbos
Mazel tov to Neta on her success in Eurovision and mazel tov to Israel. This is a tremendous PR victory and hosting the Eurovision next year is a great... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
No More Frock in Prison for Rav Metzger
The prison services has reportedly decided to no longer allow the Haredi prisoners in Maasiyahu Prison to have hats and jackets for use in the shul during... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
If Eurovision will be in Israel, it will be only in Jerusalem. I will make sur eof that. The State of Israel has a capital - Jerusalem. Read more
Posted on 13 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Proposed Law: Term Limits for Mayor
MK Ilan Gilon (Meretz) is proposing a law that would place term limits on the position of mayor. Gilon's proposal would set a two-term limit, but it isn't a... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Shlock Rock and The Maccabeats - Shir Hama'alot (video)
Shlock Rock and the Maccabeats' present "Shir Hama'alot," based on "The Longest Time" originally performed by Billy Joel. in honor of Yom Yerushalayim.. Read more
Posted on 13 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Tzohar Converts Non-kosher Branch of Aroma to Kosher
The new kashrut organization headed by Tzohar has logged a major victory in its ability to persuade a certain branch of the Aroma chain, located in Tel Aviv,... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
The various desecrations of Shabbos happening in our Holy Land remove the power and merit of the State to be called by the name "Israel". One must pass this... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Proposed Law: Pregnant Women Dont Need to Wait
MK Yosef Jabareen (UAL) has proposed a law that would allow pregnant women to cut to the front of the line when waiting for any public service. Read more
Posted on 09 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Interesting Psak: No Removal of Wedding and Divorce
An interesting case came before the beis din of Yerushalayim. A woman already twice divorced came before the beis din complaining about the difficulty she is... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Trump Pulls U.S. Out of 'Disastrous' Iran Nuclear Deal, Imposes 'Powerful'...
Donald Trump: Netanyahu: ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on Life in Israel... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Eurovision Israel Entry Toy (video)
Eurovision has begun. Israel's entry, "Toy" by Neta, has advanced to the finals... Here is her performance from last night, followed by two parodies (kol isha... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Proposed Law: Ticketing Cars in Private Lots
MK Michael Malkieli (Shas) proposed a law that would allow the police to ticket cars in private parking lots for parking in ways that block other cars. Read more
Posted on 08 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
the Kashrus Problem with "breded" Chicken
Every few years we get another "shooting in the tank" type of attack on the kashrus of chickens. By "shooting in the tank" type of attack I mean some big rav... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Interesting Psak: Nose Rings and Chukas Hagoyim
Rav Aviner was asked if one is allowed to wear a nose ring. Assuming it is problematic, why is it any different than an earring? Read more
Posted on 08 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Hanan Ben Ari: Good Night Sean (video)
and the background to the song.. ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on Life in Israel Read more
Posted on 08 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Magia Lee Generation is Upset About Parking Tickets
In Israel a sense of entitlement is known as "Magia Lee" - מגיע לי - I deserve it. I have it coming to me. Read more
Posted on 07 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Women - Know Your Place
This is a notice inviting the residents of the specific building to a general meeting of the residents to discuss issues and transfer responsibility of... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Picture of the Day
Mayor of Jerusalem Nir Barkat hanging the sign... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Arrests in Bet Shemesh Has Entire City on Shpilkes
The big news of the day, so far, is the arrest of 10 people (all from the Haredi political side) in City Hall of Bet Shemesh, including a senior city councilman... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Gino Bartali Honored with Historic Giro D'Italia Race Starting in Israel
a lot of people are complaining about the Giro D'Italia bike race happening in Israel right now. The Giro D'Italia is one of the 3 prominent bike races in the... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY