April 15, 2013
6:14 pm

65 More Things I Love About Israel

It's that time of year again, when comedian Benji Lovitt lists things he loves about Israel, and this year's list (all new, every year) is......

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March 25, 2013
7:45 am

The Idiot’s Guide to Internet Talkbacks in Israel

In the grand scheme of history, the internet is still in its infancy, just a couple of decades into its existence for most of us. Blogs and social media......

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March 19, 2013
5:25 pm

Charedization Continues: Kotel Closed on Shabbat

Just a day after the closing of popular restaurant Restobar was announced for religious reasons, the Western Wall Heritage Foundation claimed it had lost control of the......

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January 24, 2013
9:06 pm

Exclusive Apology Letter from President Morsi

Earlier today, we reported that Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi reportedly implied that the Jews control the US media and have distorted comments he made in the past......

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January 23, 2013
5:13 pm

Yair, you say there’s a what?

The shock 19-seat victory of Yair Lapid's party, Yesh Atid – There's a Future – may leave Bibi Netanyahu wondering what's in store for him... ...

January 22, 2013
2:13 pm

45% of Electorate Chooses to Defecate in Envelope

Bringing weeks of back-and-forth political tension to a conclusion, Israeli voters expressed their distaste for the lack of attractive candidates by dumping into their ballot envelopes. “I’ve just had it......

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December 26, 2012
3:40 pm

Jing-El Al, Jing-El Al, Jing-El All the way

This could be the real explanation for why Santa doesn't come much to the Holy Land... ...

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November 15, 2012
8:00 pm

Hamas Chief’s Death Reveals Dangers of Driving in Middle East

The recent death of Hamas military chief Ahmed Jabari has led Israeli transportation officials to fear that driving in the Middle East is even more dangerous than initially thought. ......

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November 13, 2012
7:39 pm

Dirty talk at the GA: top 12 double entendres overheard in Baltimore

Today concludes the Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly 2012. As always, it was a fantastic event showcasing the best that the Jewish community has to......

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October 23, 2012
11:59 am

The idiot’s guide to finding a job in Israel

With the shekel’s maintaining its strength, the Israeli economy continues to thrive despite the worldwide threat of recession. This land, which is known too often for politics and conflict, is......

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October 14, 2012
8:48 pm

My big fat Greek Yom Kippur (II)

Last week, in the first episode of my Greek travelogue, I wrote about aharei hahagim, Canadians, and facing off with a Palestinian girl in an intense Six Day War-esque game of......

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October 10, 2012
12:28 am

My big fat Greek Yom Kippur (I)

Shana tova, everyone. Did you have a memorable season of hagim? I did, having spent 10 days on vacation in Greece. Aside from the fact that I was long......

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September 12, 2012
8:28 pm

In the year 5773: A dispatch from future Israel

With Rosh Hashanah just around the bend, comedian Benji Lovitt decided to check out the future in his spanking new time machine. Now, just seconds after he left, he's......

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August 7, 2012
1:02 pm

The day the Jews killed the airline search sites

Did you hear the one about the guy who bought the insanely cheap airline ticket to Israel? If you didn’t, you probably have better time management skills than many. ......

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July 24, 2012
6:18 am

BBC, I’m the capital of your mom

Just days away from the opening of the 2012 Summer Olympics, controversy is already brewing. Turns out that in the spirit of the Olympic motto, “Faster, Higher,......

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