Tag Archives: tel aviv

Life lessons in Tel Aviv.

Posted on March 2, 2010 by elie

I was in Tel Aviv today for the Bird Brain Unconference. The event was great, thanks for asking, but then three things happened that left me feeling like I learned about more than just Vardi awesomeness and actual birds. 1. … Continue reading →

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My own Israeli Australia.

Posted on July 15, 2009 by elie

Just left the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv. If you happen to be an Australian married to an American and you have children together, then I don’t have to tell you how much more of a pleasant experience it is … Continue reading →

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And now, a little bit about Gsus…

Posted on August 8, 2008 by elie

Since I’m already on the topic of religion and conversion, and since Israel is a ridiculous place even without all that, here is an image courtesy of Tel Aviv’s Ibn Givrol that you can feel free to nail into your … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv might be hi-tech, but Jerusalem is Online.

Posted on June 12, 2008 by elie

Last night I spent a lovely evening at a hi-tech geek party, otherwise known as MashBash. I love it when my hi-tech self and my Israel self combine into one crazy combustication of awesomeness. There are so many reasons I … Continue reading →

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City feature: Namal Tel Aviv

Posted on June 5, 2008 by elie

The area of the Tel Aviv port – נמל תל אביב – (right before Beach Mezizim) is one of those situations where ugly warehouses went for cheap rent, so trendy designers and cafes opened shop and now all the trendy … Continue reading →

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It's flag season in Tel Aviv.

Posted on May 2, 2008 by elie

Spent the afternoon walking around Tel Aviv. It was the first time I noticed that the flags are out for flag season, or Yom Haatzmaut, which is going down next Wednesday evening-Thursday. It’s Israel’s 60th anniversary this time, so it’s … Continue reading →

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Karaoke: The good, the bad, the Jerusalem.

Posted on April 10, 2008 by elie

Spread the word: I am in the market for good karaoke as opposed to Jerusalem karaoke. A friend wanted – uncharacteristically – to get her sing on, so we all ventured out to Capricorn, which is apparently Jerusalem’s only karaoke … Continue reading →

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