Category Archives: Israel

Israel’s Great Rabbis?

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Luke Ford

Elliot Resnick writes: Israeli "gedolim" are really a curious lot. They take stands on the most peculiar issues and remain silent on issues that seem to demand an outcry. Sparking the above observation is the ban — signed by Rav … Continue reading →

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Israeli “Yeshivish” Lingo

Posted on July 28, 2007 by Luke Ford

From Evasnotes: Chababneek: the short little guy who hangs around the pizza shop. Basically, a little guy who needs to know everything and get involved. Aars: The equivalent of a real California dude. Talks real slow, thinks he’s real cool, … Continue reading →

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Selling Harry Potter on Shabbat against the law

Posted on July 18, 2007 by Luke Ford

Brad Greenberg reports: Who cares whether Harry Potter is a Christian, you’re about to get fined whatever his faith if you’re an Israeli bookseller planning on making bank when the final installment in the "Potter" series comes out Saturday morning. … Continue reading →

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Friars

Posted on July 17, 2007 by Luke Ford

From EvasNotes: The worst insult you can tell to an Israeli is that he is a friar. Anyone who lets others take advantage of them is a friar. One reason why Israelis hate the chareidim in Israel so much is … Continue reading →

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1967: Israel, the War, and the Year That Transformed the Middle East

Posted on July 15, 2007 by Luke Ford

David Margolick writes in The New York Times: Segev’s look into the origins of the occupation is invaluable. His research is prodigious, his intelligence obvious, his ability to reconstruct complex chains of events impressive. He writes clearly and confidently and … Continue reading →

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