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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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Shas Disapproves of Woman Running for City Council in Tzfat
Just a few days ago I mentioned the [Haredi] woman in Tzfat who is making a run for a seat on the City Council, despite the opposition of some of the men, and... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
I was debating between potential quotes of the day, when this one hit the media, and this one was crazy enough to beat the rest out by a lot... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Yeshivat Har Etzion as Screened on Korean TV (video)
the Korean's interest in gemara still seems strange to me.. ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The 1,000 Year Wait: Hidden Tidbits from the Cairo Genizah (video)
I always found the Cairo Geniza very intriguing.. ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Lapid: Equal Army Service Or This Gov't is History (video)
different approaches.. even among brothers.. though plenty of people in the government were not happy with Lapid's threat. With his low polling right now after... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Interesting Posts #491
1. double vindication in the case of Modiin bigotry 2. the Israeli stranger who left me her baby on the plane 3. 39 beautiful resume ideas that work for Israeli... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
MK Amram Mitzna Proposes Alternate Solution for Haredim
The committee headed by Yaakov Perry to find a solution to "equality of draft", which has become synonymous with simply formulating a plan to draft the... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Adelson Joining Buffet in Leaving Majority of Wealth to Charity
There is a charitable initiative happening around the world. I don't know when it started, but it was big when Warren Buffet pledged to donate 99% of his... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2013 BUSINESS, SOCIETY -
Haredi Woman from Jerusalem Earns Prestigious UN Internship
Congratulations to Naomi Avraham of Jerusalem for achieving an internship at the United Nations. This internship had thousands of applicants, and it is a great... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Headline of the Day
Sirens and Ululations: Will the drill mess up Hotovely's wedding? -- Srugim The chupa of the wedding of Hotovely and Alon is called for 7 PM. Read more
Posted on 27 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
From the Rabbanut Update: Does Palestinian Coca Cola Require a Hechsher?
One item from the latest Rabbanut kashrut update: The item states that some coca cola is being sold in Israel with Arabic writing on the label and no kashrut... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
No Injured (video)
This short film was made to show the irony of the statement "there were no injured" when rockets fall... ------------------------------------------------------... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
IDF Chief of Staff Prays at Tomb of Rachel, Bethlehem (video)
IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz went to Kever Rachel to daven, and said the tefilla for the IDF soldiers...... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Peres: Peace Between Israel, PA 'Real Possibility' (video)
Peres, who spoke of peace and dividing the land, upset some in the government for overstepping his position and for projecting his long-standing vision of peace... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Hatikva and Ani Maamin by Nahal Haredi (video)
from yesterday's ceremony for the Nahal Haredi Hatikva: followed by Ani Maamin: from another view.. and part of the ceremony.. Read more
Posted on 27 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
Hizballah should change its name to Hezb al-Shaitan -- "the Party of Satan." How can an organization's name could be Hezbollah (which means "the Party of God")... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Darwin Award Winner in Israel
This criminal is a real winner - of the Darwin Awards.. According to Globes, a criminal broke into an apartment in Ranaana. He went through the apartment... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Headline of the Day
Instead of a Bachelorette Party for Hotovely: She went up to Har Habayit -- NRG ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of reader... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Pashkevil in RBS B Against Superbus for Opening the Gates of Lewdness
Wow! This is one of the latest pashkevils up in RBS B... against Superbus for the evil crime of operating a bus line (bus #17) through the neighborhood that als... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
The Tactics of Softening the Decrees at the Last Minute
hmmmm I wonder if there is a tactic in play here. The Perry Committee has been meeting to formulate a plan for "equality of service", that would deal with all... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY
