Finally, I can turn on the radio without hearing about Palestine. It happened a week ago, and nothing changed. Even Abbas has admitted that he doubts anything will change.

At least the Seder last week was nice. Thank you again to everyone who came. This year's has been the most enjoyable Pesakh since I have celebrated in a long time, and so ( Read more... )

[Librarians, Jews who responded to previous post, and (against her better judgment) Murdock]

Would it be possible to reserve the dining area in the Pentamerone from sundown on Saturday, April 19?

[/Librarians, Jews, and Murdock]It seems all I ever do now is solicit. Is anyone interested in helping me cook for the coming Seder, and is anyone ( Read more... )

Who here is Jewish?

Does anyone want any kreplach? I know I will have leftovers tomorrow.

We don't have St. Patrick's Day in Israel.

It reminds me of when I was a teenager and I used the Shabbat as an excuse to get drunk with my parents right

Nico, I left your finished outfit on your bed. You know where to find me if you have any fitting problems.

I've been sketching. I don't know what to think of it. I have much less real-world experience than anyone else who would be trying out.

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At least the Palestinian didn't win.

Velvet, Murdock, Rick, MadsMy brother has a very mild sentence, and the Palestinian man has regained some consciousness. Things seem to have turned out well. He says he'd prefer to take my apartment at the kibbutz when he gets out, but he may change his mind ( Read more... )

Velvet, Murdock, Rick, MadsThis is a terrible time and I apologize, but something happened. My brother shot a Palestinian. He thought it was a suicide bomber. The man was alive when I received the call, but he was in a coma and may be paralyzed. If he survives, he will be in hospital for quite some time, regardless. My brother is under ( Read more... )

It snowed in Jerusalem today, but the skies are clear here. What a weather oddity. You'd expect it to be the other way around.