Dear World, This Is Not What Judaism Really Is

"Give up," my coworker says to me, as she watches me hack away at the keyboard angrily. "They'll never listen to you. You can't change the world." My coworker's words of encouragement were said about my reaction to this article (sorry, can't find English link just yet) which my friend posted on Facebook this morning. It talks… Continue reading Dear World, This Is Not What Judaism Really Is

The Israel You Don’t Hear About

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Three Tiny Moments

You know those grumpy old men who order you around like they own the world? I encountered one of them today, followed by two gentlemen who totally made up for his royal grumpiness. All within the space of half an hour, I went from being on the verge of tears to truly believing that peace… Continue reading Three Tiny Moments

What I Saw Today In Jerusalem #13

Walking by the Prime Minister's house, A sign reads "Please do not put up signs." A sticker stuck to it reads, "Netanyahu – making a safe peace."

What I Saw Today In Jerusalem #12

A man got on the bus I took home from the University. He had a huge backpack with a tent rolled up and tied to it, A cowboy hat on his head, And a riffle hanging over his shoulder.     (This is unusual because I'm used to people with guns wearing IDF uniforms.)

What I Saw Today In Jerusalem #11

A sign stuck to the wall of 'The Aquarium' - a computer lab with glass walls, which somewhat resembles a fishtank. The sign read, "Please do not tap on the glass. You'll scare the programmers." 🙂