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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 ( 11557 )
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WATCH: What Did British General Allenby Have to Do with the Story of Chanukah?...
Author Lenny Ben-David discusses the topic of his book, American interests in the Holy Land 1840-1940, with WIN reporter Steve Leibowitz. Read more
Posted on 14 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Public Transportation on Shabbos
I don't really understand how this will work but Minister of Transportation Yisrael Katz announced a reform of the public transportation system. Read more
Posted on 13 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
I would rather die than since the Israeli national anthem -- MK Jamal Zahalka (UAL) ok... yaharog v'al yaavor...... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Picture of the Day
one of the acts in response to the removal of the signs... so far it looks like the women aren't playing along..... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Get Your VCR Now! Major Tax Breaks!
Finance Minister Moshe Kachlon announced today a major tax cut on products such as electronics, cosmetics and toys. Amazingly, the tax on VCRs is being cut... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Picture of the Day
Iryat Bet Shemesh today removed [6 of 8 of] the offending signs in the RBS B, Cheftziba, and Kirya Hachareidit neighborhoods, as per the court order. Read more
Posted on 11 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Interesting Psak: Cohen, Not Kohen, Marrying a Convert
A Kohen is not allowed, from a halachic perspective, to marry a convert to Judaism. It turns out that not everyone named "Cohen" is a kohen, though it is... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Possible Lawsuit Against Sexual Assault Victims
this is interesting. I have no idea of the legal issues involved and who has what rights. If thee are any lawyers out there that might offer some insight into... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Book Review: My Jerusalem Book
NOTE: I was not paid to review this book. It is an unbiased and objective review. If you have a book with Jewish or Israel related content and would like me to... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Nikki Haley on the Decision to Move US Embassy to Jerusalem (video)
and in the United Nations... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on Life in Israel Read more
Posted on 11 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
UnderDos: Shul Board Meeting Episode 5: Menashe the Herring (video)
honestly, I didn't really understand this one or find it funny.. ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
Jerusalem is the capital of Israel just as Paris is the capital of France.. -- PM Benjamin Netanyahu to President of France Emmanuel Macron... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Picture of the Day
it seems to have become an annual challenge to find a Jewish Santa and have him put on tefillin.. ------------------------------------------------------ Reach... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
from the Eida to the Likud
and we have 2 items in some interesting elections news... Yehuda Meshi Zahav, the director of ZAKA, is planning to join politics, and from an unexpected... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Book Review: Hello Refugees!
A Guest Post by Dr. Harold Goldmeier Want to see refugee suffering in 30 seconds or less? Watch the news. Want to feel their pain and understand how one host... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump Host a Hanukkah Reception. White...
best part is at about 5 minutes in... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on Life in... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Jerusalem - the Capital of Israel but Not in Israel
very strange "Where Is Jerusalem??": The @StateDept acknowledges that Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, but this what happens when... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Interesting Psak: Travel to Israel
The announcement of US President Donald Trump has been expected to bring about a wave of violence from the Palestinians, perhaps even to the level of another... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Amnon Levi: The Financing Problem of Haredi Weddings (video)
this show caused quite a stir in the Haredi community, even before it aired. The promos featured the yeshiva boys talking about how much they demand to... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Headline of the Day
CZECH REPUBLIC ANNOUNCES IT RECOGNIZES WEST JERUSALEM AS ISRAEL'S CAPITAL -- JPost yes, this gets HoTD over what Trump and the USA did last night. Read more
Posted on 07 December 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY