Is israel ready for an earthquake disaster?
Today we’re informed that another major earthquake struck the surface of the earth. This time it’s the people of China who suffer the wrath of the planet. So far we’ve heard of 3500(!!) casualties, and the numbers are expected to …
Hirshson Steals The Entire Cookie Jar
I am getting the feeling that as we approach our 60th anniversary we are moving closer towards some sort of corruption climax. As an optimist I would like
Claims Conference Disgraceful Exploitation of the Holocaust
Today we mark the Holocaust Memorial Day. Last year, the entire country was shaken after watching the documentary film "The Morals of Restitution" (Musar Hashilumin) .
Shark Attack
Don't say we don't get around. We for this from our man in San Diego, direct from Solana Beach. As a country that's really all about
Lice Art in Israel
If you run into people in Israel strangely scratching their heads, they might be German artists. Seven young artists from Berlin have chosen to express themselves in a
Feel good video for the Passover break
It's a holiday week here and people are out having a good time. This is one of those holidays where families go traveling across the country, the weather
Riding the “Kosher” Bus
In the midst of cleaning for Pesach—or, as they say, making the house kosher for the holiday—I have been pondering the use of the term kosher as it
Enabeling the Shtettle Mentality
It was only until after I came on Aliyah with my family nearly ten years ago and after settling down did I realize that I live in a
Political Rogue’s Gallery 2007-2008
Israeli politicians appear to be more and more under investigation for a variety of offenses these days. While some activities fall under what might be considered as misdemeanors,
Woman Rapes 8 and 11 Year Old Sons For Revenge
Picture: Harel Yosef Ynet.co.il A mother from a small religious community confessed to raping her two sons, 8 and 11, to get back at her husband. The social
Govt Continues Not To Deal With African Refugees
Hundreds of African refugees were evacuated yesterday from a bomb shelter in South Tel Aviv. In the last few months, about two hundred and fifty refugees have faced
Weekend of Death Again
On Saturday, an Israeli man accidentally ran over his friend's 3 year old son, apparently in front of the father's eyes. The child is now hospitalized in critical
“Microwave Baby” Father Faces Life
Strange and often gruesome things happen in this world, but one of the strangest occurred in May, 2007, in the city of Galveston Texas. It appears that a
Too Hot, much too Hot
Today's been a record hot day for the season. I'm not sure what the temperature actually is but it feels close to around 90F. The heat in Israel
She’s Jewish You Know…
Heres an age-old, yet continuous phenomenon that continues to plague Jews in Israel and throughout the world. I just listened to the news about two Hollywood celebrities














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