Monthly Archives: August 2007

Changing and staying the same.

Posted on August 27, 2007 by elie

I came across an old article written up for the Jewish Press, for which I was interviewed. It ran 9 months after I made aliyah, and reading it just now freaks me out a bit. Why? I supposed because of … Continue reading →

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The Rich Little American game.

Posted on August 22, 2007 by elie

Sometimes I long to play the Rich Little American game. Basically, it’s a game that plays on the fact that I can pass for a tourist with loads of money to spend and respect to demand. I can go on … Continue reading →

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Israeli ping pong.

Posted on August 16, 2007 by elie

It’s amazing how quickly intolerance, distrust and disgust ping pong in this complicated Israeli society. I find myself going back and forth between seething at the secular and religious; at least it’s equal, right? Example #1 Last Friday I bought … Continue reading →

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Nu, how much money?

Posted on August 14, 2007 by elie

Mazal tov! Here is a genius website I have to share, for Israeli celebration-goers in doubt of how much of a gift to give (Hebrew-only): KamaKesef? My favorite part is that the ‘submit’ button says, “Nu, kama kesef?’ —————— Brought … Continue reading →

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Zara gets classy at Malkha Mall.

Posted on August 12, 2007 by elie

As zealous Malkha shoppers may know, Zara shut down a few months ago for renovations. The trendy, classy, expensive store has reopened, even trendier and more expensive than before. And with its new store come new store windows, decked out … Continue reading →

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A view of yet another Israeli first.

Posted on August 8, 2007 by elie

I love going to the eye doctor. Is that weird? I just love the clicking sound the lenses make when your face is in that huge thing and you have to say which was clearer, one? Or two? One? Or … Continue reading →

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Simchat Torah come early… in Katamonim.

Posted on August 7, 2007 by elie

Katamonim never ceases to surprise or amaze. Tonight – despite a major Beitar game just a few kilometers away – my neighbors celebrated the reopening of a beit knesset the only way it knows how: Music, lights, dancing, bullhorn, clapping … Continue reading →

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