Eric Grosser

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Feb 21, 2020, 3:02 PM

Time for a third flag and a third shared narrative

Perhaps the most overlooked aspect of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict is the importance of symbols. Both sides have many symbols that represent their narrative, but the flag is arguably the most powerful. When Israelis see the blue and white flag...

Aug 22, 2017, 5:30 PM

No to aliyah out of fear

I have recently encountered dozens of posts and articles claiming that Jews have no future in their respective Diaspora communities and should therefore pack their bags and come to Israel before it's too late. In most cases, this style...

Apr 26, 2017, 5:35 PM

Remove your spiritual blinders!

When municipalities across Israel start to decorate the main streets with blue and white ribbons and the Israeli flags ahead of Passover, my heart skips a beat. I get tears in my eye whenever I look at the Israeli...

Apr 21, 2017, 4:39 PM

Can dry bones come back to life?

Can dry bones come back to life? The answer will surprise you. Although a true rationalist would hastily answer this question before it's even asked, the real story is more complicated that it initially appears. But for Jewish and...

Apr 20, 2017, 3:51 PM

Exodus from Egypt, Exodus from Europe and the State of Israel

As wonderful a holiday as Passover is, many Jews today find it difficult to relate to concepts such as "Egyptian slavery" or the "splitting of the Red Sea" which supposedly occurred some 3,300 years ago. However, the blue and...

Apr 10, 2017, 4:57 PM

Only in Israel — Kosher cleaning products

There's nothing like Passover in Israel. Regardless of one's level of religious observance, there's no escaping the all-encompassing Passover ambiance here that starts a couple weeks earlier. The most noticeable aspect of Passover preparations in Israel are the grocery...

Apr 4, 2017, 12:23 PM

Passover and the Jewish Santa Clause

I often write about how Israeli society is unbelievably "children friendly", in every way imaginable. Even during the most hectic time of year, in the week ahead of Passover when adults are busy cleaning their homes and getting rid...

Mar 29, 2017, 1:20 PM

Blessing of the tree — just open your eyes!

As wonderful as living in Israel is, it has its share of glitches. Yesterday morning started out as a typical chaotic 'only in Israel' day. As the cliche goes, the only certainty in Israel is the uncertain. A rumor...

Mar 27, 2017, 10:10 PM

No, not another “Rabbi and Pope” joke

Yesterday will go down in my book as the most meaningful day as an Israeli tour guide. I was touched to the point of shedding tears, as were my tourists. The story goes back several years , when I...

Mar 26, 2017, 10:48 AM

Magical Cave to Israel

When I travel on public buses, I occasionally fall asleep during the ride. When I wake up, I'm often caught off guard and surprised that we've already reached our destination. My wife and I recently traveled with our sixth-grade...

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About Me

Eric Grosser is a graduate of Ohio State University where he earned his B.A. and Bar-Ilan University where he received his M.B.A. He holds a certificate in Jewish Education from the Pardes Institute's Educator's program and has taught in Jewish day schools throughout North America. He has lived in Israel for most of the past two decades and is a licensed tour guide in English, Spanish and Hebrew. He writes extensively on current events and everyday life in Israel. Eric lives with his wife and 6 children in Rehovot, Israel.

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