http://www.thebigfelafel.com living in israel: the fight for a decent 'reish' and the wisdom gained along the way Mon, 12 May 2008 19:13:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Yom Ba-Bush...Is it that time of year again? Just when you thought the Holiday season was finally almost over (you know, every week in Israel since Pesach we have to have at least one holiday), here comes the best holiday of them all...Yom Ba-Bush. Or at least that is what ... http://www.thebigfelafel.com/yom-ba-bush/ Sorry for the long delay in posting.. I've been growing increasingly addicted to twitter where I can post quick thoughts and because I've been reading The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan. The Omnivore's Dilemma actually really ties into my whole attempt to be a bit greener. This is possibly one ... http://www.thebigfelafel.com/everything-ive-learned-about-recycling-and-trying-to-go-green-in-israel-part-2-local-organic-produce-and-the-omnivores-dilemma/ As it turns out, Earth Day was yesterday, so I happen to be really on top of things without even being aware. I did know it was Earth Hour about a month ago thanks to Benji's insight into a Tel Aviv event where stationary bikes powered a concert - highly ... http://www.thebigfelafel.com/everything-ive-learned-about-recycling-and-trying-to-go-green-in-israel-part-1-the-big-picture/ If you are like me then you probably aren't doing your Pesach cleaning...yet. Oh, you plan to scrub down the floors, empty out the fridge and find the bread crumbs that have become a part of your couch-but you just can't motivate yourself to actually put the broom in your ... http://www.thebigfelafel.com/pesach-cleaning-will-never-be-the-same-again/ After reading the hilarious blog, Stuff white people like, I thought I'd take a crack at what Israeli people like. Keep in mind, this is from the perspective of someone who made aliyah (moved to Israel), not a native Israeli. I'm sure after a few more years I won't even ... http://www.thebigfelafel.com/stuff-israeli-people-like/ I heard someone knocking at the door, and when I opened it, my neighbor asked me if my cat was stuck in the tree in the back of the building. What?! Luckily, Yosh(my cat) was right next to me, but I ran to the porch to see what was going ... http://www.thebigfelafel.com/phobservation-2-do-cats-really-get-stuck-in-trees-would-you-call-the-fire-dept/ How much money should you give at a wedding? Um.. awkward. Probably a taboo subject, but not for Israelis! Kama Kesef is an online calculator that gives you an objective view of how much money to give at weddings or other occasions. It factors in how close of friends ... http://www.thebigfelafel.com/kama-kesef-helps-the-wedding-gift-challenged-in-israel/ Bored? Out of the loop? Hate when people ask questions when they can't hear the answer? Here are 3 websites that should keep you filled in on the latest events, plays, festivals, comedy nights, and everything else that is happening in J-town. 1. - The Jerusalem Blueprint takes after ... http://www.thebigfelafel.com/3-websites-to-find-out-whats-going-on-in-jerusalem/ There is this new song that Galgalatz is already starting to overplay on the radio. It is called "New Soul", and it is bubbly and fun. After listening to it twice, you'll get the melody and the lyrics stuck in your head for the rest of the day. Best of ... http://www.thebigfelafel.com/a-new-girl-crush-on-a-new-soul/ The world of Israeli blogs just got a little weirder. Never mind that anyone who made aliyah has also made a blog (We just have so much to say about our journey…that and our painful visits to bureaucratic offices). But, now Shin Bet- Israel's version of the FBI- is blogging ... http://www.thebigfelafel.com/shin-bet-no-shin-blog/