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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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Quote of the Day
Guys, where are all the people of Tel Aviv screaming about Haredim not being drafted to the army when the Muslims are not drafted? Why is that ok? They do not... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Ya Gotta Love Google Translate!
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Posted on 18 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Rabbanut Threatens Rav Stav While Bet Yosef Flourishes
In response to persisting rumors that the Tzohar organization is planning to open a kashrut division through which they will certify food establishments as... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Selichos With Lipa Schmeltzer- 2017/5777 (video)
major appearance change on Lipa.. different haircut, a goatee, and it looks like his long chassidishe peyos are no longer...... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
the Manufactured IDF Draft Crisis
The crisis regarding the Supreme Court decision to cancel to law passed in Knesset 2 years ago by the Haredi parties regarding the IDF draft and yeshiva student... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Which Hechsher Will the Mock Meat Be Certified By?
According to the Independent, China has signed a $300,000,000 deal to purchase lab-grown meat from Israel. That is amazing. I had no idea that lab-grown meat wa... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Rav Chaim Kanievsky Said What He Said, but What Did He Mean?
This is a bit of a strange situation. As Hurricane Irma made its approach towards Miami, some people went to Rav Chaim Kanievsky asking what to do. Read more
Posted on 17 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Headline of the Day
History being made in the Ukraine: Rav Shechter lands in Uman -- Actualic I love the dramatic headline. history being made! A breslaver chassid went to Uman... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
the Jewish Judge
A lawsuit in Haifa ran into some scheduling problems when a date was set for deliberation. One of the lawyers requested the deliberation be postponed due to... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Litvishe Ethiopians..
Mazel Tov to Rav Reuven Vabeshet (sp?) on being appointed to the position of Chief Rabbi of the Ethiopian community in Israel. Read more
Posted on 14 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Packages from Abroad Will Soon Arrive Quicker
This is big news for Israels, and especially for Olim Chadashim. We all love to order items from abroad, whether online stores in the USA, such as Amazon or... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The History of the Jews and the Mob (video)
Myron Sugerman, the "Last Jewish Gangster," describes the Jewish mafia's role in fighting anti-Semitism in the 1930's and the crucial role the Jewish mob... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Headline of the Day
Israel’s High Court won’t hear man claiming to be ‘Messiah’ -- Times of Israel this is weird. Thsi Mashiach guy should have said something against the Rabbanut... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Guetta Resigning Over Scandal of Homosexual Nephew's Wedding Attendance
I am impressed with, and sad because of, Yigal Guetta's announcement that he is resigning from the Knesset. I am impressed with his announcement because it... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
is Shas Haredi?
Now here is something I do not understand. MKs and askanim from Shas are going to the rabbonim who spoke against Guetta and said he should be thrown out. Read more
Posted on 13 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
a Chink in the Rabbanut Monopoly
The Supreme Court made a couple of important, and controversial, decisions yesterday affecting religious life in Israel. One of those decisions caused another... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Tuvia Tenenbom & Peter Beinart (video)
Authors Peter Beinart (Prof. of Journalism and Political Science at CCNY) and Tuvia Tenenbom (The Lies They Tell ) debate American attitudes toward Israel,... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Zehut Party in Israel and the First Ever Home/Office Computer/Cellular...
a guest post by Moshe Burt Zehut Party in Israel and the First Ever Home/Office Computer/Cellular International Primary Vote This morning, Tuesday (Yom Shlishi)... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Braekel Opinions Change
Again, I have no opinion or specific personal knowledge on the kashrut status of the Braekel chicken. I have no skin in the game. I watch with interest from... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
The fact is that the court threw the Reform and all the other organizations down the stairs, rightfully so form a legal perspective.. Read more
Posted on 11 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY