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Life in Israel
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my thoughts and comments on life in Israel, ranging from cultural issues to political issues with anything and everything in between.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 13076 )
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Palestine Hamas Propaganda Clip 10 Agust 2016 (video)
this is a clip put out by Hamas for some sor tof an election that is happening soon. Gaza does not look like such a bad place to live... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Synagogues of California (video)
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Posted on 11 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Discounts for Haredim (video)
there is nothing wrong with making separate swimming hours for the religious and Haredi residents, but discounts offered by the city should be offered equally... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Drunk Driving an Electric Bike
This is a bit strange. Srugim is reporting on a case in which a drunk driver had his driver's license suspended for 30 days. What is strange about that is that... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Basketball Tournament for the Haredi Community
The City of Jerusalem is sponsoring a basketball tournament specifically for the haredi community. Registration costs 50nis per person. Read more
Posted on 10 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Regev Helps Gerbi Win Olympic Medal!
As you all know, the Olympics are underway in Brazil, and like most other countries, Israel has sent a team of athletes to compete on behalf of our national... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Headstart Project for Har Habayit (video)
they are developing an app that will "accompany" you on Har Habayit, will have all the halachot and issues and help create some sort of positive atmosphere... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Doubting the Wisdom of Chazal
I don't normally comment on op-eds, as everyone is entitled to their opinion. One type of op-ed I really don't like is the kind of op-ed in which the author is... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Proposed Law: No Investigations into a Sitting Prime Minister
MK Dudu Amsalem (Likud) has proposed a law that would put an end to investigations into a sitting prime minister for "light" crimes. Investigations into possibl... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Smicha as a B.A.
Interior Minister Aryeh Deri has announced that he is pushing forward a plan, and has approved it, to recognize smicha from the Rabbanut, or a yeshiva ishur... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Israel - Prime Minister Interview - Golda Meir (video)
this is a fascinating interview British TV held with Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir back in 1970... interestingly, the positions held by Labor Party back the... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Arab Countries' New Approach to Facing Israel
If life were only as simple as the Olympics. In the Olympics there have already been a couple of incidents in which an uncomfortable situation, or worse, betwee... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Synagogues of California (video)
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Posted on 09 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
PSA: Nine Days Siyyumim on the Radio
Personally I do not look for siyyumim during the Nine Days in order to be able to eat meat. If I happen to be finishing something, I'll make a siyyum, but I... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Selling Sickness
Strange story. A sick avreich, I assume with cancer but the illness has not been disclosed, sold his sickness to an Arab for 600nis. He did not really sell the... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Moreshet Greets New Olim from New Jersey (video)
beautiful reception! though the family probably just wanted to rest a bit after an exhausting trip... ------------------------------------------------------... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
the Secular Do Know Core Curriculum Studies? (video)
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Posted on 08 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Power of the People
I am impressed by the power of the people. Example 1: A few months back an agreement was reached between the government and the Women of the Wall and Reform... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Naftali Bennet Desecrates Shabbos in the Wrong Country
According to Kikar, many in the religious community are upset at Minister of Education Naftali Bennet over a tweet he sent while it was Shabbos in Israel,... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
is It Outragious When Suspected Abusers Are Arrested on Sahbbos?
Behadrei is reporting on a case of a baby from Modiin Ilit that is in the hospital in critical condition (refuah Shleima!), and over the course of this past... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2016 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY
