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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 ( 11664 )
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Picture of the Day
this is a group picture at the recent Chabad Shluchim conference. They say there were 5000 shluchim from around the world in attendance. Read more
Posted on 11 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Proposed Law: Israel
This law proposal is insane! MK Oren Hazan (Likud) has proposed a law to establish the country's name as Israel, and to confirm the current flag as the State... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Beating BDS: a Plan for Jewish Integrity
a guest post by Dr. Harold Goldmeier Beating BDS: a plan for Jewish integrity The new semester is underway for university students. Read more
Posted on 11 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Knesset Interior Committee Goes Crazy When Gupshtein Invited to Talk (video)
from the best show in town... the Knesset (there was an even wilder, unedited, video, but it wasnt embeddable) (hattip to my son who knew I'd enjoy seeing... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
A Conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (video)
(note: I haven't had time to watch this yet, but I am told it was a very interesting interview) and here is his address to the Jewish Federation General Assembl... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Introducing "Jewshi"
Sushi has become insanely popular in the Jewish community. Personally I only eat the vegetarian sushi, when it is served, and do not touch the fish sushi...... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Proposed Law: Pay Jonathan Pollard a Pension
In light of the upcoming release of Jonathan Pollard from jail in the United States (though it is unlikely that he will be allowed to move to Israel within the... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
PM Netanyahu Meets with US President Obama, Expresses Support for Two-state...
despite their best wishes, the White House admits it is not going to happen, at least not while Obama is still the President... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
the New Jewish Family Spins the Dreidel in the Supermarket
what's funnier about this ad - that the kids have two fathers instead of a father and a mother or that the two "yeshivish" "litvishe" regular dads have chassidi... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Bennet: Give Jewish, Zionist and Democratic Values to Our Children (video)
interesting interview with Razi Barkai, talks about Navon, the government, the draft law issue, Ran Baratz, tefillat haderech, and of course, education.. Read more
Posted on 10 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Chanukah Terror (video)
a project by an organization called "Karov Laleiv" has this project to encourage religious and secular neighbors to meet and socialize around Jewish holidays.. Read more
Posted on 10 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Boris Johnson and Ron Huldai Cycling Through Tel Aviv (video)
Boris Johnson (BoJo), mayor of London, cycling through Tel Aviv with Ron Huldai, mayor of Tel Aviv.. oops. the photographer fell back over the wall when he move... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Howard Stern Stands up for Israel, Again! (video)
as always, with Howard Stern you have to expect some harsh language... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
the New Movie Theater That Will Definitely Be Closed on Shabbos
Iryat Yerushalayim has put together an initiative to build a Charedi cultural center... This cultural center will have some rooms for showing movies, a gallery... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Child Allowance Savings Plan Passed in Committee
A few months ago, with UTJ demanding, as per coalition agreements, an increase to the child allowances distributed by the State, and the Finance Ministry... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
I have the honor of speaking on behalf of the Jewish opposition and on behalf of all Jews who oppose oppression throughout their lives. Read more
Posted on 09 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Naftali Bennett's 'most anti-Israel Interview Ever' (video)
I don't remember seeing as hostile an interview as this on hosted by Tim Sebastian... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Shuk - Cuando El Rey NImrod (video)
I have no idea what song this is... but it mentions Avraham Avinu a number of times, and Nimrod is in it...... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Shtissel S02E02 (video)
I dont know if they are going to put up all the episodes on Youtube, but for now they are... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Picture of the Day
that box of chocolates made getting stabbed totally worth it! ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2015 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY