Gldmeier
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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 ( 14628 )
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Quote of the Day
We cannot allow the draft law to be taken hostage. I truly hope that the courts will not accept the request to postpone the law but that the court will... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
I Admire Their Faith
The Breslavers working to go to Uman despite the pandemic and all the challenges that come along with it (such as closed borders) has really been an... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Rav Lau's Guidance for Yomim Noraim and CoronaVirus
Chief Rabbi Rav Dovid Lau has issued some guidance and instruction for the Yomim Noraim under lockdown and in the shadow of CoronaVirus dangers. Read more
Posted on 14 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
No Entry To Chassidim!
I saw this a couple of days ago and decided to just ignore it. A restaurant in Ukraine, in Uman, hung the following sign on its storefront window:The sign... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Descending into Chaos
Following a bunch of groups, everybody has witty and smartelecky ways around the lockdown. No shul? just call it a protest (I personally am tired of this joke... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Lockdown Regulations
The rules of the upcoming lockdown are somewhat complicated, and not necessarily logical.Here are the main points in simple English:1. Read more
Posted on 14 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
K Ka Kan MeUman (video)
Breslav has really been a hit this year with the documentaries... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
I will no longer be a minister. The combination of words "Minister Yaakov Litzman" is finished. -- MK Yaakov Litzman (UTJ)... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
End of the Pandemic Might Be Nigh
Kikar is reporting that by the Vizshnitzer Rebbe's tish on Shabbos, the Rebbe told someone there, when discussing some arrangements for the yomim Noraim, that... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
UAE Starting to Look at Investment in Israel
According to the Times of Israel, an investor from the United Arab Emirates is looking into the possibility of investing in the Jerusalem football (soccer)... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Litzman Puts His Money Where His Mouth is
I am willing enough to criticize Minister Yaakov Litzman when I feels he deserves it, so I should also compliment him when he deserves.If anybody in the... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Lockdown Or No Lockdown
Right now we are seemingly headed into a full lockdown for the holidays.In about 40 cities across Israel, a night lockdown is in effect, either on the entire... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Farbrengen - Parts 5 and 6 (video)
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Posted on 12 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Local Kids Lose Control
It seems that Steph Curry, basketball star, recently moved to Toronto, to a home near an Orthodox Jewish community.The local Jewish kids got so excited when the... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quot Eof the Day
They are making the lockdown intentionally on Rosh Hashana and during the holidays. it is not nice that they want to make the lockdown specifically during the... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Lockdown Approved and School to Be out
According to the news, the Corona Cabinet voted, not unanimously, on a full lockdown for two weeks. The lockdown will likely begin either Tuesday night-Wednesda... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Ukranian Coca Cola Reawakens Kashrut Debate
The saga of [Ukranian-produced] Coca Cola, with or without a hechsher, continues. It has become the gift that keeps on giving. Read more
Posted on 10 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
UAE Prepping for Influx of Kosher-observant Tourists
The United Arab Emirates Department of Culture and Tourism has sent the following letter to all hotels, "advising" them to prepare their hotels for an influx... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The World of Shofars (video)
The Temple Institute visited The Biblical Museum of Natural History to see the shofar collectionHearing the sound of the shofar is the single, unique commandmen... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Protest in Uman!
this video leaked out of Uman today... the regular old adage of "what happens in Uman stays in Uman" was violated.the video was accompanied with a note that... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY
