Easily Amused
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 [...]
Lighters with a little light humor
One of the best ways to start your day is with a free newspaper delivered to your door. It all started about a month ago when the newspaper, Israel Today, appeared at my door step with no strings attached. At first I thought there was a mistake. Then I noticed all my neighbors had them [...]
Much love for the Choco in a bag
Many people forget what an innovative country Israel can be. I am here to help you remember.
There is no doubt that Israel is the capital for high tech, after all you can’t scan Janglo without seeing a JOBOPP in the tech industry. In fact Israel invents big important military stuff that other countries buy from [...]
Our first real fan!
Going through my RSS feeds just now, I saw that the title of Baka Diary post today is “To” and “To” in Hebrew; and The Big Felafel and was obviously intrigued. Is getting giddy about these things acceptable for my online persona? I am having trouble understanding what Facebook Rebecca or blogging Rebecca can [...]
So you think you know Hebrew, watch this
After ulpan, the real Hebrew proficiency exam should entail watching funny TV shows like Hayisraelim and Ktzarim and seeing if you laugh at all the right places. No scantrons. No multiple choice. Just laughs. You can practice for this non-existent exam by checking out the Reshet Video Machine. This all-powerful video machine has [...]
All purpose Shabbat Elevator
Thanks to Life in Israel for making me crack up… I think this video clip is from the Israeli TV show, Ktzarim (shorts.. as in short skits, not the short pants). Unfortunately, the quality is not so great.
Tell people about it:
Warning: Prepare for false gumball hopes this Sukkot
It would seem cruel to put gumballs in arms reach of a little child and then forbid him from eating them. But, in a stroke of genius, the Jerusalem municipality that we have all come to love (and hate), has done exactly that. The municipality decided to set up a sukkah in Kikar Safra and [...]
Janglo goes comments, where’s the heads up?
As we know, Janglo, the can’t-function-without-it Jerusalem Anglo community website has undergone many changes - starting out as a Yahoo group and transitioning to a more user-friendly site at janglo.net with RSS feeds, an event calendar, and now the most revolutionary feature- comments. Previously, when someone would post something common, like today’s FREESWAP: [...]
