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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 ( 11632 )
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Rav Chaim Kanievsky on Working and Learning
After a ceremony inaugurating a new yeshiva in Jerusalem that specifically has as its focus the concern for providing a place for the working man to learn in hi... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Flatbush Girl Starts Campaign to Stop the Erasing of Women
Personally, I don't find the antics of "flatbush girl" all that funny, but some of her clips are funnier than others, and her antics are often cute, even if jus... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Israel is Inventing Robotic Llamas (video)
really - robotic llamas? and yes, this only gets posted because of that strange title.. ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands o... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
What Would YOU Do with $1.1 Billion? (video)
What would YOU do with $1.1 billion? The Palestinian Authority's spending priorities are shocking. Find out why.... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Rav Lau Upset About the Exposure
yesterday a rav within the Rabbanut revealed/exposed the Rabbanut blacklist of Rabbonim in the diaspora who's conversions will not be accepted under any... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Evolution Of Jewish Music (video)
I really enjoyed this clip... This video is a project that I've been super excited to create for sometime and eternally grateful to all those who came together... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Yonatan Razel and the Rishon Letzion Symphony Orchestra: Esa Einai (video)
Yonatan Razel is really something special, in Jewish music... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Proposed Law: Forcing Kablanm to Repair Damage to Eruvs
MK Michael Malkieli (Shas) has proposed a law that would obligate kablanim building homes on the outskirts of the city to repair eruv wires and poles that they... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
UNESCO Says No, Katz Says Yes
UNESCO says Hebron is a Palestinian heritage site. And, it is one "in danger". I am surprised that any Israeli is surprised with this decision. Read more
Posted on 09 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Eichler Uses Racist Term for Sefardim
So, MK Yisrael Eichler called sefardim by the derogatory slang name "frenkim", saying the frenkim go to the army because they are weaker (i.e. weaker in torah... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Synagogues of New Jersey (video)
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Posted on 09 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Extreme Pool Rules
An item about a swimming pool made a splash yesterday in the Haredi media... Management of the pool "Mehadrin-Men" in the town of Emannuel posted a new set of... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Picture of the Day
That's PM Netanyahu with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.. I think this gets a caption contest.. I guess the jellyfish have moved on.. Read more
Posted on 06 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Litzman on Increasing the Size of the Knesset
It is always interesting to get a peek behind the scenes, and, personally, specifically, behind the scenes in UTJ. Behadrei posted a short interview with Minste... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
A Walk Through Israel (video)
Jump on a skateboard for the best vlogging adventure of the summer. These two guys are road trip-ing across Israel at breakneck speed! Read more
Posted on 06 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Eric Shawn Exclusive: Netanyahu Remembers His Brother (video)
The meaning and connection of July Fourth for American and Israel ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
No More 12th Grade?
According to the report in The Jewish Press (based on Nana), the Ministry of Education is considering doing away with 12th grade in the Israeli school system.... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Did You Order a Pizza?
This is just too funny, and childish.. Haredim10 is reporting that someone, anonymously, has recently been ordering hundreds of pizza pies and orders of... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
an Israeli Champion?
Reportedly, Israeli NBA athlete Omri Casspi has agreed to terms and signed a deal with the Champion Golden State Warriors. Obviously Casspi will be a bench... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Eida Chickens Might Have a Problem
The Eida Hachareidis has been involved in a kashrus issue for a bit of time now that might finally be coming to an end. It really hit the public eye when the... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY