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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 ( 11570 )
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RBS Man Arrested for Molestation and Sodomy of Local Youth
According to Ynet, a man from Bet Shemesh was recently arrested for molestation and sodomy of local youth. His remand was extended for 5 days. Read more
Posted on 14 February 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Rabbis' Sons (video)
The Rabbis Sons... wow! such a great group.. they broke up in the 70s, and only got back together occasionally after that. This partial reunion is at the weddin... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Poor Planning Hurts Sensitivity of Haredi Women
If an activity is planned, by anybody or any body attempting to be professional and do things properly, one would expect that the event planned would take... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
President Obama Will Buy the Chametz, but Where Will He Put It?
President of the United States of America Barak Obama will be coming to Israel next month. The expected date, though none has been formally announced, is going... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Fighting for the Torah
MK Ruth Calderon (Yesh Atid) yesterday gave her inaugural speech in the Knesset. She surprised many in the plenum when during her speech she read from a... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Eli Cohen for Mayor of Bet Shemesh
Last night Eli Cohen officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Bet Shemesh. Cohen announced in front of a hall packed to the rafters of a diverse crowd... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Rabbanut Warns Against Dairy Hamantashen, Despite Triangle Shape
In the latest Rabbanut newsletter, one of the warnings is regarding hamantashen, or oznei haman as they are known in Israel. Along with the general warning abou... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Removing a Christian Name Form a Jewish Town
With the Pope having surprisingly just announced his resignation a short while ago, I have decided that in his honor we will also be removing a Christian... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Haredi Defense of Israel's National Anthem Hatikvah
Throughout the [so far] short history of modern Israel there have always been objections to the lyrics of the anthem, and attempts to change them. Read more
Posted on 11 February 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Lawsuit Against Aryeh Deri Proceeds After Initial Response
About a month ago, Aryeh Deri was sued in beis din for his role in the passing of the Oslo Accords, and subsequently for responsibility in the murder of more... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2013 LEGAL, RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Can There Be a Re-vote for Some Ballot Stations?
The following pashkevil has been placed around the neighborhood: It does not give any more information about what they want or are telling the public. That... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
MK Moshe Feiglin's "professional Army" Solution to the Haredi Draft
MK Moshe Feiglin's weekly update this past week included a letter he had sent to the various party who are likely to be a part of the coming coalition, and thos... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Child Dies After No Inoculation and No Care
Plenty of people don'tĀ inoculateĀ their children with vaccinations. I personally think they are fools (in this matter), but I don't think they are criminals. Read more
Posted on 10 February 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
War of Words with Shas, Rav Ovadiah, and HaBayit HaYehudi
Shas is upset about a Dati Leumi weekly paper that they say has degraded Rav Ovadiah Yosef, the "poseik haDor". The weekly "Matzav haRuach" - a paper I have... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Peek A Jew (video)
Check out this video of Don King, the boxing promoter, promoting Top Chef. At 0:38 take a look who walks through the video behind King at the airport in Miami..... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Books Received for Review
The following books have been received and may be reviewed in the future: The Conversation, by Joshua Golding (Urim Publications) Letters to Talia, by Dov... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
New Standards to Be Set for Burekas Shapes
Burekas. Burekasim. They are delicious but loaded with trans-fats. It turns out there is something else dangerous about them. Back in the day when burekas were... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2013 RELIGION -
Not Quite Yosef Mokir Shabbos
We all know the famous story of "Yosef Mokir Shabbos". The story of Yosef, briefly, is of the poor Yosef who afforded great honor to the Shabbos and spent his... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
Better Place will change the world, despite hardships along the way.... What happened? this is a large start-up. and is changing the world. And there are... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Rabbanut Still Delaying Decision on Female Mashgichot Kashrut
Exactly a year ago the Rabbanut announced that they were looking into ways to integrate women into the rabbinate system in more ways, perhaps in the role of... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY