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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 ( 11563 )
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Headline of the Day
Putin eats matzah all year round, says Russia's chief rabbi -- Ynetnews Rabbi Berel Lazar further said, "Putin eats matzah while drinking tea....Putin said... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Interesting Psak: Fake Divorce
30 years ago Mr and Mrs got married in Uzbekitan. At some point they made aliya to Israel and lived in netanya, expanding their family with two children. Read more
Posted on 26 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Oren Chazzan's Elevator Pitch
if I had to be stuck in an elevator for a few minutes with anyone, I am pretty sure Oren Chazzan would be at the top of the list. Chazzan is sure to keep... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Will the Knesset Get a Female Rabbi?
The Knesset recently published a tender for a new Rabbi of the Knesset. The responsibilities assigned to this position include responsibility for all religious... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Picture of the Day
this is from the kipa march in Germany and that is a Muslim woman wearing a colorful kippah atop her hijab in solidarity with the German Jewish community... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
They Can Criticize the Extremists - When They Want to
The Admor of Vizshnitz Bet Shemesh came out harshly criticizing the extremists in RBS B. Over Pesach, Deputy Minister Meir Porush had been invited to the kehill... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Supreme Court Upholds Law About Holding Cellphone While Driving
The Supreme Court has upheld the police position, and the law as defined until now, by rejecting the appeal of a Jerusalem driver who had been ticketed with a... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Oren Chazzan Against Natalie Portman (video)
he is such a clown, he is always fun to watch and listen to, even when he is being serious.. ------------------------------------------------------ Reach... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Will One Candidate Become Two Or Three?
Municipal elections are about 6 months away, and the situation in Bet Shemesh is already heating up. For a city with 1 mayoral candidate, the incumbent, what... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Police Make Arrests for Pulling Down Flags
According to this report in Actualic, Arabs from East Jerusalem have been pulling down flags in the French Hill neighborhood from parked cars. Police acted... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
the Ship is Sinking
Mishpacha Magazine (Hebrew edition) has been running an initiative recently promoting new young couples in the Haredi community take on their own mortgages... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Book Review: Song of Riddles
a guest post by Dr Harold Goldmeier Riddles Unwoven Song of Riddles (Gefen Books, 2018), by Guela Twersky, is a definitive explanation of King Solomon’s Song... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Chotam Gets a Lesson in Internet Use in Kashrut Warning
The organization called Chotam put out a kashrut warning on its Facebook page yesterday.Kashrut warnings are normal for any organization in the industry, but... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
First World Problems in Vizshnitz
The Vizshnitzer Rebbe spent some time in his Shabbos drasha to students in his yeshiva system going on the attack against the phenomenon of people buying the ne... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Headline of the Day
D.C. lawmaker who said Jews control the weather visits Holocaust Museum but leaves early -- The Washington Post I hear he left early because of bad weather in... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Genesis Prize Now a Farce
Natalie Portman's decision regarding the Genesis Prize surprised me. Portman has always been a supporter of Israel, and is Israeli herself. She has visited... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
360 Degrees Video from the Cockpit of a Plane in the Yom Haatzmaut Flyover...
very cool, though dizzying at times... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on Life in... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Yom Haatzmaut Torch Lighting Ceremony (video)
here is the entire torch lighting ceremony. the actual torch lighting part of the ceremony begins at about 1:30:00 in and includes 12 wonderful and amazing... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Extremists Accept Authority of the State
I don't like getting caught up in the minhag of the day of pointing out Haredim, or other people (as I personally witnessed today), who do not stand still, or d... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
From x to Israel - Talking Aliyah (videos)
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Posted on 18 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY