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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.
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Headline of the Day
Food trucks get green light to roll into Jerusalem -- Times of Israel Food trucks can be great for city neighborhoods and provide awesome food options. Read more
Posted on 12 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Imam Prays for Annihilation of Jews
CIJ News, an online Candian publication that focuses on anti-semitism, points to an Imam in Canada who has publicly prayed for the annihilation of the Jews. Read more
Posted on 12 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef Says Rav Vaye Got His Bug Issue Wrong
There are some people who think that only Rav Vaye (expert rabbi in bug infestations in fruits and vegetables) have the right to have an opinion/stance on such... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Should the ultra-Orthodox Serve in the IDF? (video)
Former Knesset member Rabbi Dov Lipman debates this issue with an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who is against IDF service - on I24 News - February 8, 2017... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Native American Ambassadors to Israel (video)
Are there remnants of the lost tribes of Israel among the First Nations? • Did native Americans have contact with ancient Hebrews? • Steve Ganot... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Picture of the Day
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Posted on 09 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Removing IDF Deferment Benefits from Protesting Yeshiva Students
Once again the "Peleg" faction of the Haredi community is sending its boys out into the streets to protest.. they are right now out on main roads and... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Leaving Jerusalem, Coming to Bet Shemesh
Ynet has some interesting stats from the National Bureau of Statistics regarding migration habits of Israelis. According to the new stats, Jerusalem has the... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Messianism from Minister Yisrael Katz
Minister of Transportation Yisrael Katz met with Temple Mount activists, upon their request, to discuss various issues relating to Har Habayit - including... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Hamas Music Video: "Zionists, Die in Gaza" (video)
The Hamas propaganda division has produced a new music video, in Hebrew, using animation.. this is sure to become a hit, like some previous music videos they... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Trump Asks If Walls Work "Just Ask Israel" (video)
I guess Trump noticed that tweet... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on Life in... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
PM Netanyahu Meets Chuck Norris (video)
Bibi is pretty funny... and a friend of mine met Chuck Norris on the Golan Heights.. ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
No Dried Fruit for Tu bShvat
Tu B'Shvat is coming (this Shabbos, which also happens to be Shabbos Shira), and the stores are busy selling all sorts of dried fruits that people, for... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Eugene Kontorovich: Jewish Settlements & International Law (video)
very interesting. I never even heard of much of this before hearing this talk... Northwestern University Law Professor Eugene Kontorovich makes the case that... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Interesting Psak: Violent Behavior Does Not Indicate Actual Violent Behavior
A Jerusalem beis din recently paskened that a husband beating his wife is not grounds for divorce. Specifically in this case, that is, because he beat her... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
In The News: Settlements-Yossi Klein Halevi (video)
very interesting discussion, and I agree with most, if not all, of what Klein Halevy says... I would have expected some follow-up questions trying to clarify... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Synagogues of Minnesota (video)
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Posted on 08 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Picture of the Day
defacing an advertising sign because it has a picture of a woman. I am surprised he didn't bring a ladder or stepstool but just jumps with he paintbrush. And... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Proposed Law: Womens Shuls Arnona Exemption
Currently the law grants an exemption to shuls (bet knesset) from paying arnona to the local municipality. MKs Yoav Ben Tzur (Shas) and Menachem Eliezer Moses... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
SodaStream's New Product Labeling with Israeli Flag
SodaStream is making a big change to their product labeling around the world, and it could have a major effect on their business. Read more
Posted on 07 February 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY
