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Sunday, June 8, 2014

Upcoming Israeli Presidential Elections 2014 and Other Random Comments...

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The temperature has cooled down somewhat in Israel but the political atmosphere has been heating up.  While Israelis are now enjoying season...
Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Shavuot 2014 - the Rolling Stones, the Heat Wave and Reform Conversions in Israel

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The Jewish festival of Shavuot has drawn to a close in Israel.  The holiday is celebrated for one day in Israel though it is celebrated for ...
Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Israelis Rejoice - Tel-Aviv's Maccabi Electra Wins European Basketball Championship

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Maccabi Tel-Aviv Wins European Basketball Championship The big news in Israel this week is unquestionably basketball.  Tel-Aviv's Ma...
Sunday, May 4, 2014

Yom Hazikaron (Israeli Remembrance Day) - Through Music

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It is one of the most difficult weeks in Israel.  Two of the most significant days of the year are commemorated within a week of each other....
Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Mimouna 2014

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mimouna table in Israel We did not have the opportunity to make it to a mimouna this  year.  While we usually have one cousin who holds...
Friday, April 18, 2014

Israeli Ice Hockey Team Loses 4-3 in Shootout to Iceland at End of Tough Tournament

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The Israeli national mens' ice hockey team recently played in the International Ice Hockey Federation's world championship - Divis...
Thursday, April 17, 2014

Pesach 2014 - Board Games Day and Kosher Pesach Burgers

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What can you do in Israel over Pesach?  Everyone is on vacation, the roads are packed with travelling Israelis and the weather is usually be...