Monthly Archives: December 2007

A futuristic lizrael update.

Posted on December 30, 2007 by elie

Lots of people are talking about ringing in a new year – at work, in the news, on the party scene. I’m not much of a New Years gal, but it seems 2008 holds a bunch of new experiences for … Continue reading →

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Trogdor, the Jerusalem Burninator!

Posted on December 29, 2007 by elie

Now, I know there are a ton of Anglos in Jerusalem… and lots of street artists… but I never expected to walk through the center of Katamon and find this: I was following Homestar Runner back in college. The SB … Continue reading →

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A whole new meaning to 'pilot trip.'

Posted on December 29, 2007 by elie

Apparently, the Jewish Agency is giving a whole new meaning to ‘aliyah pilot trip.’ Haaretz reports: Program allows Jews to give immigration a chance The Jewish Agency will introduce a “trial immigration” program to Jews from abroad, as part of … Continue reading →

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Morning Jerusalem.

Posted on December 28, 2007 by elie

This morning was the first time in a long time that my heart sang for Jerusalem. It was 5:45 am and we were in a cab on the way to the bus station. The sky was dark and the air … Continue reading →

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Israeli Jew on Christmas.

Posted on December 24, 2007 by elie

Back home in New York, Christmas for Jews means Chinese food and  going to the movies (apparently). Because I have a TV this year, I can’t forget that tonight the rest of the world is celebrating various versions of this … Continue reading →

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An academic lizrael update.

Posted on December 23, 2007 by elie

*Yawn*. *Stretch*. It’s a sunny winter Sunday. Today is as good as any to update about the awful university situation in Israel right now. Basically, I have no idea what is going to happen for the rest of the year … Continue reading →

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Gaydamak is the new Rothschild.

Posted on December 21, 2007 by elie

I learned a new word today – or is it metaphor? – from my landlady’s son. He’s here to do some repairs and got to asking us if when we move, we’re buying or renting. He mentioned how this building … Continue reading →

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