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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 ( 11564 )
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Quote of the Day
The Peleg Yerushalmi (i.e. the Jerusalem Faction)? They are not part of the Haredi community.. -- MK Uri Maklev (UTJ) the easiest way to say your community... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
One on One with Alan Dershowitz - May 04, 2017 (video)
with guest appearance by Moshe Feiglin... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on Life... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
the Origins of the Fidget Spinner...
so it turns out those fidget spinners that can be so annoying, yet maybe helpful to kids who need help focusing on things, was created by a Jewish woman who... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Headline of the Day
$5 Yankees Game Draws Unexpected Prayer Crowd -- Forward those cheap Jews! ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers wit... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Paying to Move the US Embassy
According to journalist Ariel Kahana of Makor Rishon, President of the United States Donald Trump has demanded Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu pay... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
A nation that does not respect its tradition - should not be surprised that UNESCO decides we have no connection to Har Habayit. We have to keep the status quo... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
One on One with Alan Dershowitz - Apr. 27, 2017 (video)
special guest at about 20 minutes in... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on Life... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Shakeup in Kashrut
Rav Oren Duvdevani used to be a rav in a community of Bet Shemesh. While I can't really say I know him personally, I have met him and know of him and follow... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Secular Winner of International Bible Quiz
for the first time in 30 years, a non-religious student of the public school system, Sagiv Lugasi, has won the International Bible Quiz yesterday on Yom... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Does Kosher Kill?
Not generally. That makes the headline in Behadrei Haredim a bit strange, when it reads, "Tragedy in the Heavens: He ate a kosher meal and died". Read more
Posted on 03 May 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Reb Lipa Leads Students on a Birthright Trip (video)
Standing in an ancient theater in Israel, the participants share their feelings about the experience with the Hasidic pop star. Read more
Posted on 03 May 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Unesco Shmunesco
UNESCO voted yesterday on a resolution to disavow Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem. In response it has been pointed out that despite the successful vote... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Vlog: My Insane Israel Road Trip (video)
Strap on your sandboard - its a vlogging adventure. These two guys are road trip-ing across Israel at breakneck speed! In Israel, summertime kicks off with... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
I condemn any attack on our soldiers. They should be given honor and respect for going out to the front to defend the country and its citizens.. their way is no... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Yonina- Hachol Yizkor (video)
I dont consider this style of music, for Yom Hazikaron, to be a problem with "sfira", because of the sad and somber nature of it, but this would get a kol isha... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Dov Halbertal on the Haredi Community, and on Everyone Else (video)
Halbertal is always good for saying some crazy controversial things... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Deri and the Tel Aviv Shabbos Crisis
The Haredi parties are continuing to press on the Tel Aviv shops being open on Shabbos issue. They are continuing to threaten to bring down the coalition. Read more
Posted on 30 April 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Synagogues of Massachusetts (video)
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Posted on 30 April 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Clarification on Motzei Shabbos Lag bOmer Postings
clarification: I think I have not been clear as to my intentions regarding the Lag bOmer on Saturday night posts. This is based on a few comments on previous... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
"Canada Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with Israel" (video)
yay Canada! Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland speaking at World Jewish Congress' Plenary Assembly in New York... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY