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Jerusalem Hug Second Time Around: June 24, 2008
When I wrote about last year’s Jerusalem Hug and posted a video about about it, little did I expect the Hug organizers to approach me about making a video promo for tomorrow’s upcoming Hug.
What an honor!
It was such an amazing experience last year that I was excited about having an opportunity to spread the word […]
Tel Aviv Turns Off the Lights for Earth Hour 2008
For the first time in history, Tel-Aviv will be representing Israel in the global Earth Hour 2008 and turning off the lights for one hour of energy-free bliss.
Unfortunately, as we have yet to hear about separation of church and state, let alone separation of church and globe, due to the Jewish Sabbath, Tel Aviv will […]
Random Blog Post Causes Stir in Israeli Media
The other day I posted an article about the animal cruelty that took place on the premiere episode of “Survivor: Israel”.
The next day I was shocked and appalled that nowhere in the news headlines did anyone mention the abuse that took place on the show. Even animal rights groups seemed to have let […]
Israeli Version of “Survivor” Premieres with Animal Cruelty
As I am writing this, the first episode of the Israeli version of the hit TV series “Survivor” is being aired on Israeli television (channel 10).
Having bought the rights to the show, it is so far a fair imitation of the original series, this one shot on the Caribbean Islands.
So far, survivors were split into […]
You Know You’re in Israel When Every Day is a High School Reunion
I cannot get over the fact how often Israelis run into people they knew from their childhood in the middle of the street.
Everywhere I look, people seem to be “catching up on old times” with people they grew up with, went to high school with, served the army with, etc…
And it always seems so natural! […]
People of Israel: Remember Who You Are (Video)
Somewhere along the way we have forgotten who we really are and what it is that we really want.
I made this short video in hope of helping us all remember before it’s too late.
Before commenting, please keep in mind:
I am a Jew was born into the Jewish religion and I am Israeli. I am […]
Stop the Clash of Civilizations
Talk is rising of a ‘clash of civilizations’. But the problem isn’t culture, it’s politics – from 9/11 to Guantanamo, Iraq to Iran. This clash is not inevitable, and we don’t want it.
So where to start? The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the key symbol of the rift between Islam & the West. It’s time to step […]
Children of Israel: I Was Proud of You Last Night
Last night I attended the massive rally that took place at Rabin square in Tel Aviv with my sister, an English teacher at an Israeli high school. Despite minimal promotion and a Euro 2008 game against Russia that was broadcasted at the exact same time (Israel won 2:1, by the way), more than 100,000 people […]
One Less Plastic Bag
A recent post on One Jerusalem discusses a new environmental program being inaugurated in Israel in order to persuade people to use less polymer plastic material:
The program, mentioned briefly on T.V. Channel 10, is asking consumers to “use one less plastic bag” when sacking up their groceries during their weekly supermarket shopping forays. Most shoppers […]
Spiritual Teacher Andrew Cohen Interviewed in Israel
I recently heard about an international organization called EnlightenNext which was founded by spiritual teacher Andrew Cohen, and deals with the evolution of human consciousness in the 21st century.
I was surprised to find out that among the many centers they have around the world, there has also been a recent opening of a center right […]
