January 30, 2013 4:14 pm Egyptian Politics 101 Ever since the Arab Spring, the political situation has been rather interesting. The following flowchart may make Egyptian politics a bit easier to follow. ...
November 6, 2012 10:26 am Foreigners will be your farmers and vinedressers: Christian volunteers in the Shomron As an American who moved to Israel about 12 years ago, I've always been impressed with agriculture in Israel. I never cease to be amazed by how the Jewish...... 5
October 10, 2012 10:13 pm Supermarket shopping in Israel: a celebration of In-gathering I tend to do a large supermarket shopping about once a week on my way home from my office in the Tel Aviv area. Yesterday, I stopped at the...... 2
August 8, 2012 11:22 pm I am celebrating my Bar Mitzva in Israel! Some people celebrate their Bar Mitzva at the age of 13. I am celebrating mine at the age of 35. At this time of year I look back fondly at my move...... 3
July 26, 2012 10:39 pm Let them drink beer! An effective social protest When I woke up this morning and read the news, I was surprised to find out that tax on beer went up by 100%. Yes, overnight, while I...... 9
July 12, 2012 7:25 am A Muslim and a settler walked into a bar OK, I admit that it wasn't bar; it was a coffee shop near Rosh Ha'ayin, Israel. And it wasn't the opening line in a racist joke; it is what happened...... 17
July 1, 2012 3:08 pm Cut It Out – Circumcision and a Child’s Rights A ruling by a German court in Cologne recently made headlines worldwide. According to the ruling, circumcising young boys is against the law. A hospital in Berlin has already stopped...... 6
June 4, 2012 3:06 pm Government, get your nose out of my cup MK Danny Danon has recently introduced a bill which would outlaw the sale of sugary beverages in cups larger than 450 ml, claiming that it would help......
May 22, 2012 10:09 pm The System is Broken – Fighting Crime in Tel Aviv Anyone who has experienced traffic entering Tel Aviv in the mornings can attest to the fact that it is not enjoyable. As someone who works in Tel Aviv, I......
April 18, 2012 10:31 am The Good Smell – Feelings About Israel This morning, as I left the Bnai Berak train station and began my two kilometer-long bike ride to work in Tel Aviv, I sensed a faint yet familiar smell....... 2