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I can eat shrimp in Israel? Really?

Monday, August 24th, 2009

As I was looking at the menu at a restaurant and being seated at a table with my family by the harbor situated by the Mediterranean Sea, I saw “Shellfish” and a whole list of shellfish that I could order including shrimp.  While I’m not kosher as I want to have the freedom to try [...]

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The psychology of security

Monday, August 24th, 2009

After dreading the long 12 hour flight to Israel, I was waiting in line in the customs area waiting to be told that I am welcome to visit Israel by getting a stamp in my passport. As I was in the line, I pondered if I should be having a form to fill out as [...]

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A strong sense of security

Monday, August 24th, 2009

In an American woman’s mind, a mall is just a place to shop without any concerns that there could be any possibilities of violence including shooting and bombing.  As I head to the entrance of the mall, I see a man wearing a white shirt and black pants.  He had a badge that appeared to [...]

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Take the news with a grain of salt

Friday, August 21st, 2009

In less than 24 hours, I will be on a plane heading to Israel.  My being Jewish sure does somewhat influence my decision to venture to Israel, but that’s not the main reason that I embrace Israel.  Israel is an extraordinary country with so many wonderful cultures and historical sites and a very unique lifestyle.  [...]

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Beautiful Israeli Memories

Friday, August 24th, 2007

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