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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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Israelis You Should Know! (video)
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Posted on 02 December 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Worried About the Emirates
The news is reporting that Israel's Health Ministry is concerned by the increase in CoronaVirus spread in the United Arab Emirates, and are worried they might... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Fines for Littering Approved
The Constitution, Law and Justice Committee of the Knesset just approved a new directive. Anyone leaving litter on the beaches of the Jordan River and the... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
100 Years Old and Still Made Aliyah
Meir Halimi100 years oldMade aliyah at 100, and died at 100Meir Halimi was born in Algeria, and at 20 years old he drafted into the French army to fight the... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
...Yakov prepared for war with Eisav by "doron, tefilla and milchama" - bribes/gifts, prayer and war preparations. Eisav came with 400 men to destroy Yaakov, an... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Don't Confuse Feeling Better for Being Better
The CoronaVirus Czar Professor Nachman Eish warned today that we are in a dangerous situation right now. According to Eish, the morbidity numbers are steadily... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Kachol Lavan Burning Bridges Over Troubled Water
UTJ is, understandably, upset at Kchol Lavan and Benny Gantz for talking about passing, or trying to pass, a series of laws (such as the surrogacy law, a basic... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Techeiles Revolution -
Rabbi Dr. David Shabtai, Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz and Rav Herschel Schachter offer the history and halacha of modern techeiles. Introductory remarks by Rabbi Efrem... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
President Rivlin's "testimony" About the Yom Kippur War - Shaat Neilah (video)
The Yom Kippur War was a traumatic and defining moment of Israeli history. President Rivlins talks for a few moments of his memories and role during that war,... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Milk That Isn't Milk
We live in interesting times. Fascinating times. That is one thing we can be pretty sure about. With lab grown and plant-based meats already making its way to... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
The Ministry of Health is 100% disconnected form reality. When there were no more verified Corona patients, they made up some new measure called R and then bega... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Happy Thanksgiving from Ambassador David Friedman and the Entire U.S. Embassy...
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Posted on 30 November 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
a Holy Death
According to his widow, slain Iranian nuclear chief scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh wanted to die the death of a holy martyr.source: YnetOn behalf of whoever was... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Hamis Abulafia Died and It Didn't Go Unnoticed
Abulafia Bakery in Tel Aviv - Yafo is an interesting story. The bakery was opened in 1879 by an Arab baker, Masoud Abulafia (I have seen a variety of spellings... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
7-11 and Slurpees Might Soon Be Coming to Israel!
According to news reports, it seems there is a good chance 7-11 will soon be opening stores in Israel. And, as they say, when 7-11 enters a new country, it... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
We will discuss this week an outline for distribution of the vaccines [against Corona]. My policy has been, and still is, that we need to bring in as many... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Picture of the Day
That's the mayor of Hod Hasharon, Amir Kochavi, wading through the streets of his city flooded from the heavy rains...... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Calls for Gantz to Waive Rotation Rights Increase
Recently the Likud has called on Minister Benny Gantz to waive the rotation agreement that would have him as Prime Minister late next year. For the good of the... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Mehadrin Domino's Pizza in Israel
According to JPost, Domino's Pizza in Israel will now be opening at least ten mehadrin branches across Israel, beginning by converting 2 currently kosher... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Leaky Graves
Behadrei has news of an Eida pashkevil and protest (not hafgana, just a verbal protest for now) that taught me about a problem I didn't know existed. Read more
Posted on 26 November 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY
