Easily Amused
Israeli view on spaghetti, meatballs, and the New Hampshire race
As I watched the sign-language translation in the corner of the six o’clock news, hoping to get a peek at how they really translate Olmert into Hebrew sign language, I perked up as the news anchor called their New Hampshire correspondent, Moshe… in an Italian restaurant. As I watched the 2 minute clip rerun of [...]
Best and Worst of 2007: the big felafel style
BEST
WORST
Olmert getting rid of that nasty nasty comb over
Olmert still in Office
Free television online at alluc.org
Television tax that only some people receive even if you don’t own a tv.
The Facebook Song
Annapolis
The dollar losing value
The dollar losing value
Discovering the show Israelim
Discovering they [...]
Did anybody else notice this wacky bus story?
Although I don’t usually focus on news stories, this one particularly caught my eye. (See full article below or at Jpost)
It appears that a man was neglected by Egged at a Kiryat Ye’arim station. Awww… Next thing you know, that guy is getting 18,000 shekels from Egged! Still feel sorry for him?
Is Israel turning into [...]
Tel Aviv and the Party Factor
It’s true that Tel Aviv is only a 45 minute bus ride away, but lets face it I never go there. But that doesn’t mean I won’t go to Tel Aviv it just means I need a good reason. And the Free Birthright Alumni party was all the incentive this girl needed to get out [...]
And you thought Italian was a pretty language
The most beautiful word in the Hebrew language is mos’ definitely Chaki, accent on the first syllable, rhymes with cocky, with that extra special chhhh sound that lets me clear my throat guilt-free. This is not to be confused with a similar word meaning to wait. No, this is the word for what in English [...]
Hanukah is about Oil and Oil is about Fat
Americans like to think that Thanksgiving is a holiday filled with lots of food. Forget counting calories, it is more about counting serving after serving. It is a holiday where you know to wear pants that give a little or at least ones that you can unbutton after you stuffed yourself to the maximum potential [...]
Improv in Jerusalem, Laugh it up
I need a good laugh. In fact, the last time I think I had one was at an improv night over a year ago. Actually, this video makes me laugh quite a bit - well, more the version that Molly does of it.
Thank G-d for Chanukah, Wednesday nights, the Merkaz, and funny people. Put [...]
A Subtle difference: Ties
Many new immigrants from North America have big-time cultural shock when they move to Israel. There are new standards for everything from bank hours to shorter weekends- but the subtle changes take you longer to notice.I knew I was no longer in America after I stood in line at the post office for a package [...]
Hebrish is one funny language
Over the course of the past few months, I’ve jotted down a list of some of the best Hebrish words I’ve witnessed. I’m sure the list will grow over time as my amusement continues. Many are from my graphic design course, which provides an endless amount of Englew/Hebrish.
אנדואים Undoim: Undos, as [...]
The Ultimate Felafel Photo Contest
It’s time for a contest. Let’s spice things up and add a felafel ball or two into our empty pita lives.
Announcing the big felafel’s 1st ever Felafel / Falafel Photo Contest to find the most creative felafel picture ever.
It’s time to get out there to your fave felafel stand, stuff yer face or someone else’s [...]
