What I Saw Today in Jerusalem #4

A car parked directly under a "No Parking" sign.

What I Saw Today in Jerusalem #3

Daddy with double stroller! That's right, we have real men here in Jerusalem.

What I Saw Today in Jerusalem #2

A sign for the Ministry of Magic. I did a double-take, and realized it actually said "Magic Carpet." (Carpet and Ministry in Hebrew are one letter apart) Magic Carpet makes much more sense.

What I Saw Today in Jerusalem #1

A middle aged man with a black felt yarmulkah, with a black raincoat tied about his waist, billowing like Darth Vader's cape, riding a skateboard with pink wheels.

Stand With Israel, Chances Are You Owe Us One

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

Let’s Talk About This: Keeping Kosher vs. Internet Bullying

First, two quick facts about me: I'm Jewish I keep Kosher These facts are important players in this story, which is partly about a Facebook post, but mostly about the horrendous politics of the Kashrut industry. (Kashrut = the state of being Kosher.) The following picture was posted on Facebook, along with a plea to… Continue reading Let’s Talk About This: Keeping Kosher vs. Internet Bullying