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 ( 14628 )
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Quote of the Day
fringe youth led the riots yesterday in Bnei Braq, and I am guilty? My children are guilty? Why are we getting this image? The Haredi community has suffered... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Picture of the Day
As tensions continue to escalate in Bnei Braq, last night a group of young men assaulted a bus driver and then lit the bus on fire. Read more
Posted on 25 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Goodbye, Malka Leifer, and Don't Let the Door Hit You on the Way out
With the airports being shut down today for at least the coming week, Malka Leifer made it onto one of the last flights out of Israel.Leifer was extradited to... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Lenny Solomon Live (video)
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Posted on 25 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Boyaner Rebbe and Bugsy Siegel and Meyer Lansky
After posting the story of Rav Ahron Kotler and mafia boss Joe Bonanno, someone sent me another fascinating story of a connection between a rav and the mafia... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
Gentlemen, I am putting this on the table. Everything the media is doing now against the Haredim is purely to disconnect the Haredim from Netanyahu at any price. Read more
Posted on 24 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
and This is Why It is So Hard to Beat an Incumbent
It is not impossible, but it is often difficult to beat an incumbent. An incumbent has a distinct advantage of havig the system to use almsot at will for his... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
out of Control!
Back in the day people (myself included) used to comment on wild protests held by Jews and would say that the police should shoot, if they feel threatened, if... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Airport in Lockdown
Today the government is scheduled to hold a discussion regarding the closure of the airport for the next two weeks. This has become a big debate whether it... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Confused by Rav Chaim Kanievsky on Schools Opening
Haredi reporter Yisrael Cohen brought a quote from Rav Chaim Kanievsky on Twitter. To clarify, Rav CHaim Kanievsky did not say it, or anything on Twitter, but... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Mayor of Charish Yitzchak Keshet on the Shabbos Law Facts (video)
interesting. Keshet, the mayor of Charish, explains how the passing of the allowance of certain things being open on Shabbos in Charish happened. Read more
Posted on 24 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Have You Put on Tefillin, Brother?
Two secular Israeli internet stars, whatever that means, have put out a new smartphone app to help people put on tefillin.Sounds strange? Read more
Posted on 21 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Lawsuit Over a Pot of Leftover Cholent
There was a court case in Northern Israel that was the result of a fight that broke out in shul over a pot of cholent.According to the reporter on Twitter, the... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Hagit Moshe Wins Primary of Party That Should Just Go Away
Congratulations to Hagit Moshe on winning the primaries for the head of the Habayit Hayehudi party yesterday.I do not know much about Hagit Moshe but I am sure... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
Yes and Yes -- incoming Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, upon being asked if he sees Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and if he commits to keeping the US... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Oded Menashe Street Survey About Closing Ben Gurion Airport (video)
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Posted on 20 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Corona Private Home-Care System Collapsing
The news is reporting that not just are the hospitals overwhelmed with the increase in Corona patients, but the organization in Mea Shearim that provides home... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Prioritizing Small Business Owners for Vaccination
PM Netanyahu made a campaign stop yesterday in RBS. Bibi went to the Meuhedet clinic in RBS where vaccinations against COVID-19 are being given. Read more
Posted on 19 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Tweet of the Day
had a debate which of Zalman Wolff's tweets would get the award for today..יהודים יקרים. Read more
Posted on 19 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
For nearly a year we protected our parents like an esrog. My mother was healthy and essential, but she couldn't overcome this and was not able to breathe. It... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2021 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY
