Monthly Archives: May 2006

If a Jewish state had been established in Uganda, as Herzl had one time proposed, I think I might have still emigrated to there. Not that I’m saying it should have been done, because obviously the ideal place is Eretz … Continue reading →

There is a monster living in our apartment. I know it’s a natural part of living in a tropical region; I know that it’s expected living in a city… But they are so much worse in the Middle East…

I was giving my (Israeli) friend chizuk. “I know how hard it is to confront people, tell them off… I get that. And I get that you are an optimistic person, you like to see the good in people, so … Continue reading →

I have a new stategy for conversing with old men on the bus or at the bus stops or in the makolets. I give them the conversational responses they would give me… It totally stumps them! And, obviously, it sharpens … Continue reading →

For those out there who are only realizing summer break is upon us, and still need something to do this summer – maybe something to beef up their resume? maybe something to relax them? maybe something different than they do … Continue reading →

My Hebrew confidence plummets as my Hebrew skills increase.