Gldmeier
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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 ( 14656 )
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Extremists Protest Against Opening of Police Station in Modiin Ilit
I was not aware that Modiin Ilit had any significant problems with extremists. Basically the entire city is borderline litvish extremist, but they don't really... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Chabad is #1 at Making Baalei Tshuva and Specializes in Children (video)
all other complaints about Chabad notwithstanding, I see nothing wrong with some holiday content at a performance on a holiday... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Lag b'Omer Vs Yom Haatzmaut
somebody just told me that the reason why Lag b'Omer is celebrated so vigorously nowadays in certain communities is because they missed out on the barbecues on... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Pelegesh Yerushalmi
Despite the increasing number of women choosing to serve in the IDF, as per their draft obligations, and not take the exemption given to religious women, Rav... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Smartphones Are Dangerous
. Everyone knows that. Smartphones are also a very important tool in today's world, so we use them and try to minimize the danger as much as possible, via... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Daniel Saadon: Hatikva (video)
this must be a new trend with personal interpretations of Hatikva... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Going Back to Tradition
I am one of those quiet grinches that don't like certain holidays but dont complain, or not too loudly at least, because it is pointless. I suffer through it... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Pardoning Metzger
Rabbi Yona Metzger has submitted a request for a presidential pardon. He seems to have agreed to not apply to serve in any official capacity as a rabbi, though... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Gideon Sa'ar, Former Minister and Security Cabinet Member at the 7th Jpost Annua...
Jerusalem DC. I love it ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on Life in Israel Read more
Posted on 02 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Every Tom, Dick and Harry Thinks He Can Set Public Policy
Superbus in Bet Shemesh follows agreed upon (agreed between them and local rabbonim led by Rav Kupshitz) rules to avoid chilul shabbos. Read more
Posted on 01 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
What Did PM Netanyahu Accomplish with His Big Speech?
From what I understood of PM Benjamin Netanyahu's big speech yesterday, he said pretty much nothing that was not already known and that had not already been... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Spray Painting Positive Messages in Ramat Bet Shemesh B Israel (video)
the walls of that part of RBS B are so disgusting it makes the area look like a horrible slum... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
If there would be a concert of some singer every year, already a long time ago a 3-lane road in each direction would have been paved to the area. But when we ar... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Missing Hidden Money Not Included in Divorce Settlement
Mr and Mrs decided to get a divorce and divide their possessions between them. Mr had used the bottom of the air conditioner as a hiding place for a wad of cash... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Book Review: The Battle of the Generation
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 30 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Interesting Psak: Don't Go to Meron on Lag B'Omer
Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef said that people should not cancel their regular learning seders and chavrusas to go to Meron for Lag b'Omer but should continue... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The People's Court: The Rock N Roll Rabbi (video)
this is just weird... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on Life in Israel Read more
Posted on 30 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Smashing Smartphones in Front of Rav Chaim Kanievsky
I am not quite sure what to do with this... A group went to Rav Kaniesvky after deciding to smash their smartphones and they did so in front of him. Rav... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
you cannot take the residents and residential areas and keep them separately [from commercial areas], without any income. Therefore, the Haredi population... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Kashrut Alert: Dairy Pringles
According to the OU, many flavors of Pringles are now really dairy and no longer pareve or "dairy equipment". The recipe has been changed and if the... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2018 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY
