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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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Peek-A-Jew: Yeshiva Bochur on SportsCenter (video)
Your browser does not support iframes. (Tip of the Kippa to Rabbi Fink... though neither of these videos contain the comment that he quotes from a different... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
MK Stern and MK Gafni Spar in Knesset About the Stern Law for Chief Rabbi (video)
I am not too impressed with Stern's defense of his law not being personal, but he makes a good point calling into questions Gafni's fighting for the honor of th... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
A Response To The NYPost's Holy Chic: Extreme Makeup and Shabbos - JITC Unplugge...
I actually don't think this video is so great. I like JITC's "plugged" videos far better, but the point of it is good - don't let the mainstream media paint... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Show Support for Nahal Haredi Soldiers
This past week was supposed to see the ceremony of the conclusion of basic training for the latest inductees to the Nahal Haredi. Read more
Posted on 25 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Bet Shemesh Produces the Strangest News Items...
I don't know what it is, but the strangest news in Israel seems to usually come from Bet Shemesh.... the latest is a story with very murky details.. Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Feldheim Children's Book Sale!
Feldheim is having a big sale for the next few days - 20-80% off of kids books.. just until Tuesday night at midnight (NY time, giving us Israelis a little... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Haredi Women Continue to Demand Their Equality
It might just be a trickle, but little by little it is happening. One woman here, one woman there, demanding the equality they feel is lacking. Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
When Even Protexia Doesn't Help
Protexia is the secret weapon of most Israelis. It is sometimes known as Vitamin P. Protexia opens doors and opportunities that are normally sealed shut. But... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
A Day of Knesset Activity for Moshe Feiglin (video)
I particularly enjoyed his argument in favor of legalizing Cannabis (marijuana), and his comments about Arafat..... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
In the previous elections I was the sole alternative for Prime Minister, and I have no doubt that I have remained the sole alternative. Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
CCTV Video Shows Killer, Police at Bank (video)
Who stars in this bank robbery movie? ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on Life in... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Help Neil Bike the Drive for Chai Lifeline (video)
My friend, Neil, is riding the Bike the Drive, for Chai Lifeline... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
No Jewish Divorce, No Jewish Burial
The Beis Din HaGadol has upheld a psak of a minor Beis Din that had ruled regarding a person who is withholding a get from his wife that he should not be allowe... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Irena Sendler
The 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising has renewed interest in many of the stories and incidents that occurred in Poland during the Second World War. Read more
Posted on 22 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Quote of the Day
I am going to submit a proposal to cancel the television tax, for every shekel that the citizens of Israel spend for television is a waste of money and theft... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Tens of Thousands Protest IDF Draft in Jerusalem (video)
it's getting pretty bad out there... ------------------------------------------------------ Reach thousands of readers with your ad by advertising on Life in... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Interesting Posts #490
1. Mel Brooks' top 10 Jewy Jewish scenes - yes, I have seen them all... 2. Lt. Zehava Elias: born on the way to Israel 3. parsha sheets: garbage, geniza or... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Disproportionate Allocation of Land in Bet Shemesh Enrages Residents
A yeshiva, of all things, is causing a major fight within the haredi community of Bet Shemesh. A couple of months ago it became known that Mayor of Bet Shemesh... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Tnuva Admits Shechita is Not Painless
Shechita is commonly referred to, by Jews at least, as the most humane way to slaughter an animal. Not just that, but I have heard many times, and it seems at... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY -
Robbery Questions Theory on Gun Control
One thing I thought of after the horrific tragedy yesterday in the bank in Beer Sheva has to do with gun control. When the USA discusses the possibility of... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2013 RELIGION, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY
