Category: general

In case this is the first of the Israel series you’ve encountered, here’s an opportunity to read everything before it; it’s actually the first draft of the sixth (and probably final) entry of this series. Israel (2003) Jerusalem (2003) Modi’in (2003) Tayelet (2003) Israeli (2005) —————————- Shachar’s last laugh. The hard part; or at least,…

It’s time for NYC photo of the day… …hailing all the way from the weekend of my anticipated return,(anticipated by me): I love this picture because it so gets the point, you know?

So, it was brought to my attention this past week – quite a few times – that I am a dual citizen. Being a dual citizen is fun, you get to have two identities. At least, two more than all the other ones you have from other various circumstances. As far as my dual citizenship:…

Did you know? – There’s a machine that you can put your newly-washed, still-dripping clothes inside, and they will come back dry and fluffy and warm – in under an hour? – There’s a machine that you can turn on when it’s hot and humid and within minutes you feel refreshed and cool – in…

Last week, you couldn’t have caught me if you tried… (NY -> Houston) (NY -> D.C.) (Leaving D.C.) (NYC -> Long Island) (One of the many centers of the universe)

Like I was saying: Does this look like an office monkey to you? (Alright, alright. That’s a head honcho’s office. He’s out so they let me sit there temporarily. It’s not going to my head.)

Man, I don’t even realize how much I should be missing this place when I’m gone. I mean that especially in relation to my job. I’m in creative marketing; obviously my marketing is reflective/directed towards American populations. It’s so refreshing to be here and remember why I do what I do, for who I’m doing…

Last week was my one-year anniversary of me working at my job. Jeepers. In so little time I have accomplished so much: -a one-year anniversary of living in Israel-a one-year anniversary of working at the same office-a one-year process of finding someone, getting engaged to them and marrying them-finishing one year in my Masters program…

It’s wrong to speak about people in Hebrew when you’re next to them and know they don’t understand.It’s wrong to speak about people in Hebrew when you’re next to them and know they don’t understand.It’s wrong to speak about people in Hebrew when you’re next to them and know they don’t understand.It’s wrong to speak…

I lapped up New York City over the weekend; my pupils are shaped like hearts, like in cartoons, because I’m back together with an old love I left behind. It started with shopping, obviously. It continued with a foray into the Upper West Side for Shabbat (not too unlike Katamon in quality; but that’s where…

After 3 flights in 2 (calendar) days, there are some observations you just can’t miss; with help from a frequent flier, here is what I learned about airport security: Americans: Search your stuff.Israelis: Search your eyes. Americans: Use a logicless measure for discerning (born of disorganized fear).Israelis: Use psychology and profiling. Americans: Check if you’re…