Shevi Zeff

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Mar 23, 2017, 7:40 PM

The Wanderlusting Jew

"Oh hi!" he practically squeeled with delight as he waltzed into the room and spotted me chilling on the lower bunk bed. "What's your name? Where you from? Are you coming to the full moon party?" he blurted out...

Dec 22, 2016, 9:34 AM

Would you like fries with that?

I waited two and a half years for one glorious moment; a moment involving a pair of scissors, and my choger (army ID) - the destruction of the latter with the former. One momentous strike of steel against plastic...

Nov 12, 2016, 7:26 PM

Defining “Religious” in the Chosen Land

Anyone seen me? This a little more personal than other blogs so if you’re not “into” reading a 22 year old Australian’s outlook and reflections on life, feel free to quit while you’re ahead and stop reading now. Anyway as you,...

Aug 15, 2016, 7:52 AM

Olim Chadashim: The ‘suckers’ of the IDF

The wholesomely stupid young fools -- she's one too! -- who gain so much in the army that it's worth the hectoring

Apr 11, 2016, 11:35 AM

My canvas theory

How a metaphor stopped her stress about the future and gave her confidence that it will all work out

Feb 25, 2016, 3:01 AM

When worlds collide: Encounters on my IDF journey

Colliding worlds at a military checkpoint: How can the conflict be solved when everyone's truths are true?

Feb 16, 2016, 3:01 PM

Reflections of a Soldier on Guard Duty

Considering I'm now two years into my army service with a six month race to the finish and too much thought to put to paper - I think it's fair enough to say the time has come to become...

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About Me

Just your average ex-Australian olah chadasha, currently serving in the IDF, who enjoys expressing thoughts and opinions based on daily life experiences and the ups-and-downs of living in a land of milk and honey.