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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 ( 11579 )
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Interesting Psak: Maror That Isn't a "ha'adama" Bracha
While this is an interesting discussion and psak, the more interesting part of this is actually post-psak. A secular lettuce farmer had decided to grow his... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
When Nobody Walked out of an IDF Ceremony
I was at an IDF ceremony yesterday and among the various units participating in the ceremony were a couple of Haredi units, and probably other religious units... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
LttE: Greek Culture
this "Letter to the Editor" is awesome.. ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on Life i... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Picture of the Day
VP Mike Pence helps clean a vandalized Jewish cemetery in Missouri.. ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
“Were We Like Dreamers?” From Six Days to Fifty Years (video)
Yossi Klein Halevi, award-winning author and Shalom Hartman Institute senior fellow, did a live broadcast on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, about the upcoming 50th... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
CNN Hosts Panels on Anti-semitism (video)
CNN has hosted a number of panels on anti-semitism and Trump's dealings with it.. one of those panels included Jake Turx. it is finally a focus of discussion.. Read more
Posted on 22 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Hagbah Institute
I love this.. kudos to the person who thought of it.. ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Is Trump the World's Least anti-Semitic Person? (video)
this guy seems so angry all the time... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on Life... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Interesting Psak: Using a Blech
What makes this "psak" particularly interesting is that it does not come from a rabbi (though maybe some rabbis are now issuing piskei halacha based on this,... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
but They Seemed So Normal!
There was some horrible case in Modiin Ilit of serious child abuse that led to the parents being arrested on Shabbos. After a doctor suspected abuse and reporte... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
When a Cultural Difference Says You Can Ignore Psak
the gedolim of Eretz Yisrael have come out many times with statements that concerts and the like are prohibited, even with separate seating and even if the even... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Rubio Questions David Friedman at Ambassador to Israel Hearing (video)
that's an awfully short answer for an awfully long question ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Knesset is Celebrating Its 68th Birthday - How Well Do the MKs Know It? (video)
MK Yehuda Glick (Likud) is the subject here.. ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
a Spirit of Stupidity Entered Him
the following sign was posted in buildings in the Ezras Torah neighborhood of Jerusalem: the sign call son local residents to be aware of someone living in a... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
TurxGate Makes Waves from Trump Press Conference (video)
TurxGate started off with President Trump misunderstanding a question asked by Jake Turx in his press conference.. Turx himself had an interesting take on the... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Klezmer Concert: Daniel Kahn (video)
Singer/Songwriter Daniel Kahn (Painted Bird), a leading figure in the Klezmer revival movement, performs Yiddish songs, cabaret, and punk folk music. Read more
Posted on 19 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Proposed Law: Marriage 101
MK Yehuda Glick (Likud) has proposed a law, that has the support of MKs from both sides of the benches, Glick has proposed that tax breaks be offered to young... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Cofix Raising Prices
Cofix has announced they can no longer hold back from raising the prices of items in their shops from 5nis to 6nis. That is a dramatic increase of 20%. Read more
Posted on 16 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Shas Opposes Law Meant to Protect Sefardim
MK Meir Cohen (Yesh Atid) tried to get a law passed that would take away funding from educational institutions that are guilty of rejecting potential students... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
One-State solution? I will run for the post of Prime Minister and I assure you I will beat Bibi Netanyahu -- MK Ahmed Tibi (UAL)... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY