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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 ( 14656 )
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Rav Avraham Yosef Plea Arrangement Finalized and Approved
The courts approved the plea bargain arrangement in the case of Rav Avraham Yosef, finalizing today as another sad day in Israel in which a rabbi gets convicte... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Deri Apologizes
The news is reporting that Minister Aryeh Deri apologized to Rav Shlomo Amar, Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, for what he had said disrespectfully about him that had... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
In recent weeks there has been a debate within the coalition as to when to hold new elections. The Prime Minister wants them as soon as possible, even within th... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Perps of anti-Haredi-soldiers Campaign Sued
Yehuda Glickman, formerly one of the heads of the "bnei yeshivot" division of the IDF and involved in the drafting of Haredi young men, successfully sued some... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
I Am Israel | Full Movie (video)
I Am Israel | Full Movie from David Kiern on Vimeo. ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertisin... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Hashgacha Removed
signs went up around town (i.e. Bet Shemesh) today that the Eida has removed its hechsher form the fruits and vegetables section of the Rami Levi supermarket. Read more
Posted on 12 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Peek a Jew?
from the catwalk in London... this new fashion trend has been designed by Lucie Vincini source: Daily Mail I must say, if this ever becomes the style in my... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Fine for Missing Minyan
This is interesting, though I have no idea what makes it newsworthy. According to The Forward, a male student of Yeshiva University is being fined $150 for... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Proposed Law: Police Chief and PM Salary Levels
MK David Amsalem (Likud) is proposing a law that would decrease the salary of the Police Chief and increase the salary of the Prime Minister. Read more
Posted on 12 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Two Rabbis, Two Worlds
The Jewish Journal has a conversation with both a Reform and an Orthodox rabbi, between and about denominations. The discussion is short, but I hope it continue... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Welcome to the Town of Palm Tree
The residents of Kiryas Yoel have been fighting for a long time with the township of Monroe - over land and politics. They have solved their problem by running ... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
3,000,000 Was Not Left to Chance
our government does not leave anything to chance.. if you thought the special treatment given to the 3 millionth tourist was a nice story, TheMarker reveals... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Headline of the Day
UK minister Priti Patel resigns over secret Israel trip -- CNN I am not getting all the politics involved, but this is very strange.. Read more
Posted on 09 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Tweet of the Day
it is not actually the Tweet itself, but the video included in the tweet.. I like how Rav Moishe Wienberger puts it. If you wish you could listen to the entire... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
the Smoking Spray Can
The police went undercover and I guess had one of those really cool stakeouts and caught a 26 year old fellow from one of the southern neighborhoods of Jerusale... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
3 Million Tourists
Israel surprised and pampered a special tourist this week - tourist #3,000,000. 3 million tourists! The pampering included upgrading the hotel suite, a limo... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
This Guy Just Loves Divorce
8 divorces is a lot, but it isn't a record. According to Haredim10, and Actualic, some Yerushalmi guy just got his 8th divorce, setting some sort of... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Deri the Deflector
Minister Aryeh Deri is a brilliant deflector. Last night an explosive recording was publicized on Channel 2 after having been leaked. Read more
Posted on 07 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Tweet of the Day
@benirabin on @ReshetBet: first place to do chesbon nefesh about sexual harassment is advertising that use women as sex objects. Read more
Posted on 07 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Proposed Law: Police Enforcement on Cars in Private Lots
Don't you just hate it when you go to the supermarket or mall and park your car, only to find, when you return, that your car is blocked in by another car who... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2017 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY
