Monthly Archives: June 2007

Today's word: kora'at b'tachat.

Posted on June 26, 2007 by elie

Today’s word is brought to you by Amnon, a cheeky classmate (translated from Hebrew). Me: Were you in class this morning? Amnon: You could say that. Me: Did she say anything about the paper? Amnon: She said a lot of … Continue reading →

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The ordinary citizens of Israel.

Posted on June 24, 2007 by elie

I once wrote about the difference between Americans and Israelis when it comes to putting out office fires. Now I have the chance to write about Americans and Israelis in the situation of a roadside car fire. I know, right? … Continue reading →

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Sderot challot.

Posted on June 22, 2007 by elie

I should have posted this earlier so you could have done it too – but – an Anglo from Efrat started placing orders for challot from Sderot bakers to help support the city’s abandoned economy. His social action project – … Continue reading →

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Seeing rainbows.

Posted on June 21, 2007 by elie

My friend put it this way: The Gay Pride Parade held today in Jerusalem worked out well, since it was so Jerusalem. What makes it Jerusalem? The quiet chill, the relaxed togetherness of the marchers? The modest expression of pride? … Continue reading →

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The differences between dancing, parading and rioting.

Posted on June 18, 2007 by elie

It’s nearly a year since our wedding, and we still get the same reaction when the topic comes up around friends or family: Your wedding was really something – everyone danced together, it was so fun. Everyone was just so … Continue reading →

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Alternative dispute peace processes.

Posted on June 18, 2007 by elie

Hamas took over Gaza.Fatah is looking to take over the West Bank.And so…The two-state solution has come to pass. What next?

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Animal rights in Israel.

Posted on June 14, 2007 by elie

While I’m sure there are a thousand other things Knesset could be busy with (apparently something like 70% of their passed laws are not implemented or enforced), here’s a change… Import of animal-tested cosmetics to be banned Education, Culture, Sports … Continue reading →

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