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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 ( 13076 )
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Yom Hazikaron Ceremony in Bnei Braq
if you really think nothing is changing in the Haredi community, and they refuse to integrate.. it has already been made a big deal that Hamodia wrote people... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Yom Haatzmaut 2014: 66 Israeli Heroes Share a Powerful Message (video)
to see who the personalities in the video are, the ones you don't recognize and identify on your own, see NBN...... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Will Jewish State Lead to a Halachic State?
One of the big news items exciting the media is the prime minister's announcement that he will submit a law to include the Jewish nature of the State in the... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Interesting Psak: Visit Har Habayit
the psak mentioned in the title is intriguing, but it was not directed at Jews. It was a "psak" issued by religious leaders in the Muslim world. Read more
Posted on 04 May 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
the Value of Extremism
Rav Moshe Shternbuch, Raavad of the Eida, had some very important things to say in his weekly lecture. What he said was not really anything new, but many have... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
PM Bibi Netanyahu: "You Are All Slaves to Gadget (video)
everything Bibi says here is true.. except for the fact that everything he does, everywhere he goes, Bibi has a dozen or more photographers taking pictures... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Bet Shemesh News, Division, Walls, and Shuls
Bet Shemesh has been in the news for a number of things recently... 1. Gideon Saar, the Minister of Interior, has said, in response to a query on the issue... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Egged to Renew Advertising with Womens Images in Jerusalem
There has been a lot of back and forth on the issue of Egged buses in Jerusalem displaying images of women in the ads. After some destruction to their... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Israeli Startup Makes World's First Mobile Printer (video)
this is a bit freaky cool! It doesnt show how the robot moves down to print a second line and if it comes out straight and even.. I wonder.. Read more
Posted on 01 May 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
100 Shofar Salute - to Combat BDS (video)
it is a noisy video of a noisy rally... but it is an interesting way to fight the BDS movement... they are protesting outside a Federation building in New York... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Growing up as the Son of a Nazi (video)
what a fascinating story! Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger, author of the book "A German Life: Against All Odds Change is Possible" describes his struggle growing up in... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Rabbi Lau at the March of the Living 2014 (video)
Rsbbi Lau is always worth listening to.. ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on Life i... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Tweet of the Day
ok.. wow, interviewee on kol b'rama refuses to say his name b/c of ayin harah. said that as long as ayin harah doesn't know his name, he's safe — Ben Waxman... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Mayor Nir Barkat on Planet YES's Plan to Be Open on Shabbos (video)
a new entertainment center is being built in Jerusalem.. Planet YES. The owner of the complex says it WILL be open on Shabbos. Read more
Posted on 30 April 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Baked After Pesach, Sold Before Pesach
before Pesach I posted about a package of bread crumbs that had been purchased with the label already stating it was baked after pesach 2014. Read more
Posted on 30 April 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Les Miserabbis (video)
with musical accompaniment.. • What really happens in synagogue on Shabbos morning.• INSPIRED by LES MISERABLES 40 YEARS OF SHUL• WRITTEN ... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Book Review: The Unwilling Survivor
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 29 April 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
is the Rabbannut Hechsher Nothing but an Import Tax?
Every kosher food item imported into Israel must undergo inspection by the Rabbanut of Israel and receive their approval and certification of kashrut, despite... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Egged Misses a Day Counting Omer Because It is Too Jewish
Egged made a nice gesture. They often do. All on their own. No obligation, not required by the State or by the details of their contract.. Read more
Posted on 28 April 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Annual National Custom f Yom Hashoah
looking through the various websites today, one can see that the national pasttime is in full gear, and everyone is participating. Read more
Posted on 28 April 2014 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY
