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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 ( 11581 )
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Expanding the Control in Bnei Braq
Actualic has a report of the new "takanon", directives, put out by the City of Bnei Braq for the students in its kindergarten system and their families. Read more
Posted on 11 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Banning Jews from Erecting a Sukka
Of all places to try to fight against Jews practicing their religious duties, I would never have expected to see the city of Lakewood. Read more
Posted on 11 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Sinning in Uman Like the Golden Calf
Every year the arguments about traveling to Uman for Rosh Hashana repeat themselves. I have finally heard a new argument, and it is a bit shocking. Read more
Posted on 11 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Synagogues New York (video)
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Posted on 11 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Interesting Psak: Traveling by Train
This psak is timely, with all the recent fighting over chilul shabbos - specifically regarding the work on the train lines. Chief Rabbi of Holon, Rav Avraham... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Picture of the Day
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Posted on 10 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Synagogues of New York (video)
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Posted on 10 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Badatz for Shabbos Observance
The following hechsher was spotted at a Chumus eatery in Tel Aviv. While it looks to be certified as kosher from some new funky "Badatz" organization, if you... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Jerusalem In Islam: Mordechai Kedar (video)
In an address entitled “Jerusalem: Whose City Is It?” Prof. Mordechai Kedar (Bar Ilan University) analyses the early history of the Islamic religion and how it... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Caption Contest!
I hope this kid knows what he is getting himself into when he goes in for his gynecology exam! ------------------------------------------------------ Reach... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
It is impossible to force anyone to keep Shabbos.. We must protect the character of the Jewish State. Every child, whether secular or Haredi, should at least... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Lawsuit Over Being Served Bacon in Non-kosher Restaurant
A Jewish woman in Detroit is suing Denny's for having put bacon in a meatless omelette she ordered and ate. Angela Montgomery considers herself a practicing... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Tweet of the Day
הגענו למצב עגום, שבמדינת... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Avraham Fried "Kama Tov Shenifgashnu" Z Report Interview with Yossi Zweig 8/30/1...
In this interview with Superstar singer Avraham Fried, we talk about his newest album "Kama Tov Shenifgashnu: The Israeli Album" released after Tisha Bav.... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Shocking Tuvia Tenenbom Interview Tells Truth About Reform & Conservative Jews...
While the Orthodox Jews fight to protect Judaism and Israel, the biggest enemies of Judaism and Israel đŽđą are... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Synagogues of New York (video)
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Posted on 06 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Food Fight!
All the Haredi sites are talking about the renewal of the fighting in the Ponevezh yeshiva between the "terrorists" and the "haters". This time the fights... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Should Paid Parking in RBS Be Cancelled?
Paid parking in central shopping areas throughout Bet Shemesh is about a year old. Shortly after implementation the parking areas were so empty there was concer... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
is Public Transportation on Shabbos Necessary?
Responding to a petition to the Courts about operating public transportation on Shabbos, the State said that there is no critical need for public... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Israel365's First Annual Shofar-Blowing Contest (video)
Do you how to blow the shofar? The winner of our Rosh Hashana shofar blowing contest will receive a FREE silver-plated shofar. It’s simple. Create a video of... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY