Lizrael Update: babbling about the expat life since 2004
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Word of the day: Hafgana.
I joined over 100,000 other disgruntled Israelis to protest and rally against the current government. The truth is, I was there more to observe than to voice my opinion; I let my body exist in Rabin Square to do the talking but I kept my mouth shut. I’m feeling very numb about the whole thing.…
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Spread NYC love, not STDs.
Here is example #178 of something you’d never see handed out in Jerusalem: I heard about these NYC subway edition condoms being handed out in a new campaign while I was in New York in February… I thought it would make the ultimate token of NYC love. My brother was kind of enough to mail…
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Lizrael Update: Back to basics.
To get inspired, I think you need, at minimum, two things: 1. An open mind.2. Surroundings with potential to inspire. I guess they are both the same thing: It’s all about being open to everything around you having the potential to inspire. If you sit around and wait for people to inspire you, you may…
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French introspection for today.
“Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; Nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first.” (Charles DeGaulle)
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Lizrael Update… and then some.
Life resumed today, like a slap in the face. Actually, that’s harsh; it wasn’t a slap in the face, but more like a friendly pat on the cheek. I have it so good here: Solid, likable job. Affordable, yet comfy, apartment. Married to an Australian… Oh, I’m not supposed to focus on the Australia bit…
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Zionism from above.
In case you ever wondered, here is what happens if you fly El Al from abroad to Israel, departing on Yom HaZicaron and landing on Yom HaAtzmaut: They give you a Yizkor sticker at check in… They give you a mini flag before landing…
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Don't spare me a strike…
I’ve been feeling naughty lately; I’ve missed two weeks worth of classes for being in Australia, or so I thought until right now, when I found out that Bar Ilan is on strike with the rest of the Israeli universities, so I’m not missing school this week. But I’m still naughty, so I will punish…
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RE: aliyah.
Every time I do this, the emails get longer and more detailed. Here’s the latest aliyah tips email I’ve written. If you happen to have questions, feel free to email me. If you happen to have more/better info, feel free to comment with it. ———————— …I’m more than happy to spill out as much info…
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Shnitzeled feet.
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It's DBG, man.
Doesn’t the species koala kind of remind you of Israel’s first prime minister?
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Tough love and more.
Someone asked me what I love about Israel. I was speechless. It’s not that I don’t love anything about Israel. It’s not that I don’t love Israel at all. I think what it is… When people ask me where in Israel I live, I say Jerusalem. And then I groan as their faces glow up…
Questions? Comments? Advice?