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Where's my bubble?
In Israel, you'll probably have to rethink your sense of personal space. At the ATM, the person behind you will stand so close to you that you'll hear ... read more
07 Feb 2010
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Float in the Dead Sea
There are many historical sites in Israel that you must see. But one in particular is the Dead Sea or “Yam hamelech." You must see it for two very important ... read more
07 Feb 2010
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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What happened to the movie?
At the movies in Israel, there is usually a five minute break in the middle of the movie. This is for a bathroom break, cigarette break or stretch break. Also ... read more
07 Feb 2010
by Jonathan Amerikaner
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Pack for all seasons, and for modesty
Israel gets very hot in the spring and summer, but can also see snow in the winter, and there is hot, dry desert and snow-capped mountains. In other words, you ... read more
07 Feb 2010
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Finding my religion
You can not come to Israel without noticing the presence of large numbers of religious people, or without sensing the incredibly rich religious traditions. Judaism is of course the national ... read more
07 Feb 2010
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Try to stay out of it
My advice is to not get involved in too many political conversations. Many Israelis have VERY strong opinions, and have real life experience to back up their opinions. A majority ... read more
07 Feb 2010
by Jonathan Amerikaner
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Fun with paddles
Any time of the year, you will see Israelis on the beach (minus the few rainy days in winter) playing Matkot, a sport played with a small round ball and ... read more
07 Feb 2010
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Speedos to foxtails
There are no rules in Israel when it comes to fashion. In the summer, you'll see everything from old fat men in Speedos lying on the beach, to men ... read more
07 Feb 2010
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Family first
Israelis have a strong sense of family values, and that affects dating etiquette. Within the religious communities, dating is usually seen as a precursor for marriage, so the dating period ... read more
07 Feb 2010
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Middle East diet
Israel can sometimes seem a bit backwards, but the country has advanced in technology and medicine in the last 15 years at an extraordinary rate. Medicine and pharmacies are easily ... read more
07 Feb 2010
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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What did you call me?
Most of Israeli slang is derived from Arabic words. Some of these terms are: “yalla,” which means "let's go," "Sababa," which means "good" or "cool," and "walla," which means ... read more
07 Feb 2010
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Non-stop parties
The nightlife in Israel is outstanding. I found many bars and clubs that would not shut down until the last customer was stumbling out, often at 6 or 7 in ... read more
07 Feb 2010
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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(Not so) glad to be an American
Even though I can speak Hebrew, my accent is American, so taxi cab prices in the “shuk” (market) automatically increase. Watch out for that. Just say “monay” when you get ... read more
07 Feb 2010
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Days of wine and Moses
If you are traveling to Israel in July, do not miss the Jerusalem Wine Festival. This is a festival with over 60 wineries attending and for only 60 NIS you ... read more
07 Feb 2010
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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The Israelis
Before traveling to Israel or while traveling in Israel, you must read the book, "The Israelis" by Donna Rosenthal. It explains all types of Israeli people and their different cultures ... read more
07 Feb 2010
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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No touching?
Some Jews actively practice "Shomer Negiya" (guarding touch or protective touch). At its core is the idea that men and women should not touch unnecessarily or affectionately, until marriage. But ... read more
27 Oct 2009
by Jonathan Amerikaner
27 Oct 2009
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Does that mean you don't serve cheeseburgers!?
A quick review of Kosher requirements in Israel: It is not permitted to mix meat (beef and poultry) with milk because of a commandment not to eat "a kid in ... read more
27 Oct 2009
by Jonathan Amerikaner
27 Oct 2009
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The rules of taxi cab fares
In Jerusalem there are a few tips to negotiating taxi fares: 1) Taxis have meters that often end up being less than a poorly negotiated price. 2) Speaking in English ... read more
01 Oct 2009
by Jonathan Amerikaner
01 Oct 2009
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Don't split the bananas
“What are you doing? Who said you could touch the bananas? I’m right here! Tell me! Tell me!” In Israel produce is cheap, but none of it goes to ... read more
01 Oct 2009
by Jonathan Amerikaner
01 Oct 2009
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Stuff yourself at lunch
In Israel, it is more common to eat the largest meal of the day at lunch instead of at dinner. When I spent three months eating at a naval boarding ... read more
26 Aug 2009
by Emily Estes
26 Aug 2009
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