So last week, I brought up kugels and bagels and how maybe we Israelis should call our snotty people bissli and bamba. That led me to do a little online research about everybody's favorite Israeli snack food. Talk about learning something. Seriously,...
Last reminder to come to the Off the Wall Comedy Basement tonight or Saturday. Info here...
And now! Great moments in fashion! (As always, this is going somewhere, people.) 1) KISS-Bursting onto the music scene in 1972, American rock band KISS becomes well-known for their wild make-up and attire. While many are aware that lead singer Gene Simmons...
Boy, if that doesn't get you excited, my loyal readers, I don't know what will. Don't the words "Live Blogging" just make your heart go aflutter? (What is the most mundane thing someone could "live blog?" Nothing makes me click on a...
But first, I just wanted to announce that my friend Martin is performing in the 25th anniversary show of the Jerusalem Barbershop Ensemble this Wednesday night. The show begins at 8 PM at Shacht Hall in Hadassah Hospital, Mt. Scopus. Kolot, the Jerusalem...
Shalom to my loyal readers and to all newcomers to the War Zone! It's a special post today, folks, my first time hosting Haveil Havalim, issue #188. This is the weekly "blog carnival" of the Jewish/Israeli blogosphere, created by Soccer Dad and currently...
Before we get started, this is a final reminder to come check me and other olim out tonight in the Givatayim Storytelling Festival in...
Paying attention? Good. So if you didn't read yesterday's post, just a reminder to come out to the Storytelling Festival tomorrow night in Givatayim. You're also invited to Jerusalem's Off the Wall Comedy Basement Saturday night where I'll headlining at 9 PM. If...
Shalom from Tel Aviv, people-at the time this article was written, the Prime Minister is on his way out, Iran is developing nuclear weapons, and the price of falafel just went up a shekel. In other words, another week in the Middle East. WHAT ELSE...
I rented a car recently for work and happened to come across the advertisement below. Umm, yeaaaah. Translation: "Your first time, you will remember all your life." For the love of G-d, what exactly are drivers renting in this country???" I'm fairly certain that at no...