Be Proud of Jerusalem
Yesterday the Chords Bridge was inaugurated in Jerusalem in a massive celebration that cost 2 million shekels. Many people think the new bridge doesn’t fit the local atmosphere and is actually an attempt to try and make Jerusalem seem more …
2008 Elections – Israel should follow American example – Debate the issues
Tomorrow, unless something truly extraordinary happens, the Knesset will vote to disperse itself, setting the scene for November 2008 elections in Israel. As we all know, the American
Israeli Soldier Captive for 2 Years – Come and Protest
Tomorrow, Tuesday the 24th, will be 730 days Gilad Shalit is being held captive by the Hamas. If you do the quick math, that's 2 years! Because the government
The Naked Truth
Assi Dayan is a renowned Israeli actor, writer, and director. In recent years he is most associated with the character of Reuven Dagan, the therapist in the midst
Post Optimism
An Israeli-Palestinian cease-fire "sort of" began today; Iran agrees to discuss the West's anti-nuclear incentives; Exchange of prisoners with Hezbollah is rumored to take place any day
Fundraising for our friends’ baby daughter
Noa Yossef is an amazing baby who is 9 months old. She is the eldest daughter of Galit and Oz. Noa was born with a rare and complicated deformity
Leonard Cohen will include Israel in his summer tour
If all goes well, and there are no last-minute cancellations (which we're used to have), Leonard Cohen -- the man and the famous blue raincoat -- is
Right Wing Extremists pour boiling water over Meretz party representatives
The four Knesset members who currently represent Meretz (a left wing Israeli political party) paid a visit to the city of Hebron this morning, after the Supreme Court
Israeli Comics
The Third Ear ("Ha'Ozen Ha'Shlisheet") is an icon of Israeli culture. For years, the record and video store offered
Israeli Export
King Solomon Legend exports Judaica items all over the world. Having more Jewish folks who live abroad than Jews in Israel, this business
Desperate times bring about desperate spins
PM Ehud Olmert knows his time in office is coming to a close. He knows he doesn't have a political backing to push forward any peace accord with
Why would anyone want to be a politician – Part 2
Barack Obama finally clinched the desired amount of delegates to win the Democratic Party nomination. I searched the internet and tried to locate a speech or a statement
Why would anyone want to be a politician – Part 1
As Israel stands on the verge of possible general elections, and America is nearing the end of its primary season, each of us -- as private citizens --














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