Monthly Archives: March 2008

I am not a stationary creature.

Posted on March 29, 2008 by elie

Over the past few months, I’ve been watching people come and go from Israel. I haven’t been back to New York in over a year and it’s nearly a year since I left the country at all. If you take … Continue reading →

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Have a wonderful holiday of hidden miracles.

Posted on March 21, 2008 by elie

Here’s what I love about it being Purim in Israel and being a part of an Israeli community: Coming home after a seuda with new friends (including 342674 kids) and then finding Mishloach Manot at your doorstep – I guess … Continue reading →

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Tonight's online rally for Israel and Sederot.

Posted on March 20, 2008 by elie

The buzz this week – around the Israel blogosphere, Facebook and my inbox – has been about a campaign called Together 4 Israel, which “is putting together the largest ever online rally in support of those living under fire in … Continue reading →

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Note to Israelis: This is what a Kiddush Hashem looks like.

Posted on March 19, 2008 by elie

This is dedicated to Israelis of many stripes – mainly the inattentive who go global traveling and give Israel a bad name, the fanatically religious who give Judaism a crazy name, and the extreme outback settlers who give Zionism a … Continue reading →

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ICQ Toothpaste: Because you never know.

Posted on March 18, 2008 by elie

The Israeli hi tech world is alive and…  brushing. Gizmodo posted that the Israeli software company that created ICQ, the instant messenger we all lost our virginity to, teamed up with an Israeli pharmaceutical company and together have created this … Continue reading →

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Another opportunity to volunteer with Sudanese refugees in Israel.

Posted on March 18, 2008 by elie

After I posted about volunteer opportunities with Sudanese refugees in Israel, a few people asked me for more details. While I didn’t have them (but did have the contact details of people who did) I now have more information regarding … Continue reading →

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Ynet thinks it's Monday.

Posted on March 18, 2008 by elie

I’m working really hard to get through this busy week and come out the other end at Purim, and Ynet is trying to hold me back: C’mon guys. It’s March 18th, Tuesday. I busted my chops to get here, and … Continue reading →

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