Being a university student means occasionally getting emails from the Dean's office. But how often do they say something like this: "Due to the security situation, students wishing to host relatives and friends from the South of Israel in their dormitories may file a request." Only in Israel would the Dean's Office give permission to… Continue reading Stand With Israel, Chances Are You Owe Us One
Category: Living in Israel
Stories you don’t hear on CNN. Israel is a small country, but its beauty is vast, its culture rich and diveres.
Hero or Sidekick?
I think Yom Kippur is about Superheroes. I hate Yom Kippur. I hate fasting, I can never concentrate when I'm hungry, so before this abysmal day begins I'm going to share some thoughts while my mind is still awake. On this day we do two things which do not come naturally to humans: fasting and… Continue reading Hero or Sidekick?
Plain Truth…?
Last night at dinner with some friends of my grandmother’s, I found myself casually throwing out the statement, “Everyone hates the Jews.” I said it without thinking, but instead of getting the expected chuckle, it started a conversation. “Is that how you really feel? That the world hates the Jews?” I was asked a question… Continue reading Plain Truth…?
Do You Speak My Language?
Have you ever been in a room where the majority of people are speaking a language you don't understand? Most of us have encountered situations where we can't follow the conversation, whether it is being held in a foreign language or because the topic is unfamiliar to us. Either way, I think you'll agree that… Continue reading Do You Speak My Language?
Building Bridges in the Middle East
Mom, Dad, Couldn’t You Have Used A Better Picture?
So, is he really home? It seems so hard to believe. Only a few months ago we were watching so many protests which appeared to have no effect at all. Suddenly, out of nowhere, there's a deal for his release. Before we know it, there are photos of him hugging his family. How did that… Continue reading Mom, Dad, Couldn’t You Have Used A Better Picture?
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