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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 ( 11607 )
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Headline of the Day
70 nations gather in Paris to discuss two-state solution, Israel and Palestinian Authority skip -- Russia Today (with many similar headlines gracing the front o... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Yissachar Ruas 2016 Summary of Action (video)
very cool Yissachar Ruas who does various projects for the Israeli Air Force as well as articles for leading Defense related magazines and News outlets showcase... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Interesting Psak: Reporting Sexual Molestation
Machon Puah has issued a psak stating that one must report sexual molestation to the police. Before getting to the details of the psak, I'll add that what I fin... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
the Cons of Seminary in Israel
I generally find Rabbi Yudel Shain's writings and comments (from what I have seen, usually about matters of kashrut) to be on the extreme side and, to me,... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Proposed Law: Canceling Rabbanut Kashrut
MK Rachel Azaria (Kulanu) has proposed a law that would change the status of the Rabbanut Kashrut division from that of a monopoly with the only authority to... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Headline of the Day
Madoff reportedly cornered the hot chocolate market in prison -- Fox News I don't know why but I am fascinated by this. you can take the horse to the trough, bu... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Great Kipa Trade-in
The entire "Chardak" campaign against Haredi soldiers in the IDF has been upsetting, disturbing and troublesome. It has been violent - physically, verbally,... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Palestinian Road Trip! (video)
from Ami Horowitz: No freedom of movement for Palestinians?No daily dignity for Palestinians?I traveled throughout the West Bank and uncovered the lies! Read more
Posted on 12 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Rav Kanievsky on Living in Jerusalem
Here is a nice story of a discussion with Rav Chaim Kanievsky, and it reminded me of the desire and love we are all supposed to have for Jerusalem, even if we... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
No Pants Subway Ride (video)
from Meir Kay: This year I joined thousands of people in New York City to ride the subway with no pants on joining Improv Everywhere's 17th annual NO PANTS... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Synagogues of Maryland (video)
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Posted on 12 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Lakewood Resident Screaming About New Shopping Mall (video)
good for her, standing up for what she believes in, even though I am sure many disagree. and even without the yeshivish community centered around BMG, there... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Shloime Daskal - London School of Jewish Song - A Team Orchestra - Shira Choir...
The London School of Jewish Song MedleyFeaturing: Shloime Daskal Accompanied by: The Shira ChoirYigal Calek and The London School of Jewish song are perhaps... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Haredi MKs Oppose Hot Meat Meals for Haredi Kids
The "Education Committee of the Knesset has passed new regulations obligating all educational institutions (i.e. schools) for children up to the age of 18 year... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Interesting Psak: Proposal for Marriage is Not Marriage
Wedding proposals happen all the time, including in the frum world. The classic proposal has the guy getting down on one knee, asking, "Will you marry me?" and... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Noni and Bibi Sitting in a Tree...
if what is being reported as on these recordings of conversations between Noni Moses and Bibi Netanyahu is accurate, then it means that the history as we know i... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
A Tour of the National Museum of American Jewish History (video)
Join Josh Perelman, Curator of the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, as he highlights an array of exhibits that reflect the Jewish... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Gershon Veroba - Ani Yisrael [Official Music Video]
t’s been nearly a decade since performer/composer/producer Gershon Veroba recorded a solo album of original songs. Now, with the release of "Ani Yisrael,” even... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Hazon Ish Glasses Sold to the Highest Bidder
If you are like me you have probably been wondering how much the glasses of the Hazon Ish sold for at auction. I checked back on the auction site a few times bu... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Meddling Once Again
from Arutz7: The State of Israel is preparing for a new diplomatic battle, this time in Paris. In less than a week the Paris International Conference will... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY