This post might upset some. But perhaps some people need to be upset. Because I feel everything I’m about to say is long overdue. And as much as there are plenty of individuals who will have fingers pointed at them, […]
Living in Israel isn’t always easy. You never know what to expect. And everything feels so close to home, so damn often. And just when you think you’ve cried all of your tears, and felt every emotion there is, another
Wait, what? There’s community theater in English in Jerusalem? I found myself hanging out just on the very edge of a fascinating and beautiful community. One I didn’t even know existed. How did I find out? Well… I married an
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Last year, Jerusalem’s community theater group Theater and Theology put on a remarkable play. The show tackled the issue of how a religion deals with an ever changing world. Off the Derech Dolorosa was not only a pleasure to watch…
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OK, I’m a cynic. I get that. But that doesn’t mean I’m wrong about everything. Nor does it mean my country gets a free pass on me pointing out its garbage and crap. A lot of people here treat Israel
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Israel Elections vs. US Elections Israel’s elections are around the corner. I have a mixture of emotions ranging from indifference to sheer terror. You see, this place can get a bit crazy, and your seemingly insignificant vote can mean so
