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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 ( 14630 )
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Spike in School Closures
The news is reporting that in the past day another 13 schools have been shut down due to the discovery of students and/or teachers being infected and possibly... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Black and White Interview with MK Moshe Gafni (video)
the interview with MK Moshe Gafni (UTJ), head of the Finance Committee of the Knesset, begins at about the 8:15 mark. Gafni always provides an interesting... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
PM Netanyahu's First Vlog (video)
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Posted on 02 June 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
What is happening in the city is chaos. Every test we perform shows us that there is still the contagion.. -- Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai well, maybe you shouldn'... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Could IKEA Eshtaol Be Shut Down?
IKEA Eshtaol (just outside Bet Shemesh by the Eshtaol Junction) only just opened, receiving a special allowance from the regional appeals committee regarding... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Picture of the Day
This was the scene in L.A. this morning following a night of looting in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood. Several businesses were destroyed and synagogues... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Rabbanut Indicts First Restaurant for Fraudulent Kosher Claims
Back in February it was reported that the Rabbanut had been authorized to issue criminal indictments against food establishments that declare themselves as... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Disinfecting at Auschwitz
I get that it might be necessary to help prevent the spread of the CoronaVirus, but it still leaves a bad taste in my mouth, along with a provocative headline. Read more
Posted on 01 June 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Hatzolah Member Questions and Answers - Hatzalah-Thon (video)
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Posted on 01 June 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Refaenu Hashem (Music Video)
Written 30 years ago, this song of hope and healing, based on the words from the Prayer, Refaenu (Heal Us), was brought out now to bring a little light during... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Price of Gas
During the corona lockdown the government lowered the price of gas significantly. At the time I suggested, on Facebook, that they were only lowering the price t... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
the Teacher Should Be Fired
There has been a slight surge in the numbers of new cases. All last week we saw daily minor increases in the numbers of new infected, but suddenly it surged wit... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Ask The Rabbi Panel with Rabbis Orlofsky, Gav and Feldheim (video)
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Posted on 31 May 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
2 Day Yomtov? Katan Aleinu!
People are excited, for good or for bad, about the rare-ish "2 day yomtov" here in Israel starting tomorrow night with Shvuos and ending Saturday night at the... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Rift Between American Jews and Israel
A Guest Post by Dr Harold Goldmeier The Rift Between American Jews and Israel Dr. Harold Goldmeier is the manager of an investment fund, university teacher,... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Interesting Psak: Do Not Buy Imported Cheeses, No Matter the Hechsher
Rav Shmuel Eliyahu was asked a question about buying imported cheeses that bear a hechsher and also says "mehadrin" along with the stamp of approval from the... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Paying Twice For Your Chicken
Honestly, this is not anything new, and similar is done in many countries around the world - the government pays farmers to burn crops or to destroy eggs or... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Thanks Mr President
I just received a letter from President of the United States of America Donald Trump. I would say it is almost as valuable to me as the letters I received from... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Book Review: #IsraeliJudaism: Portrait of a Cultural Revolution
NOTE: I was not paid to review this book. It is an unbiased and objective review. If you have a book with Jewish or Israel related content and would like me to... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
There is clear discrimination against the Haredi sector. For example, they today approved the reopening of restaurants, but if you would try to make a wedding... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2020 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY
