http://www.israelity.com/?feed=rss2Transformation of Dapp into RSSinfo@dapper.netTue, 13 May 2008 09:24:28 -0400http://www.israelity.com/?p=5101Talk about bizarro synchronicity, Jung could have written a new chapter over this next one: A few days ago in completely different parts of northern Israel two men were bitten by snakes in separate incidents at the same time of day. The first was a 48-year-old man from Kiryat Bialik and the second, a 61-year-old & from [...], Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:16 +0000http://www.israelity.com/?p=5099What a colorful country Israel is. Or, rather, what a color-centric country. Crip and Blood bandana wars? Pshaw. They haven’t met Rabbi Eliyahu Abarzel of Beer Sheba’s Rabbinical Court. Rabbi A. has struck up a new decree: Men, Rid Your Wardrobes of Red! That’s because, according to Abarzel, red signifies [...], Tue, 13 May 2008 10:00:32 +0000http://www.israelity.com/?p=5104Ah, there’s nothing like a good song and some great pics to stir your soul. Here’s ISRAEL21c’s tribute to Israel on its 60th anniversary. Sit back, relax, and enjoy… this has already been making quite a stir on YouTube., Tue, 13 May 2008 09:35:16 +0000http://www.israelity.com/?p=5098Guess who stopped in for a visit? Angelina Jolie’s dad. That would be Jon Voight. He’s best known for starring in the Oscar winning film Midnight Cowboy lots of years ago. He’s here in the Holy Land courtesy of Chabad where he’s going to a few charitable events, like greeting Chernobyl children, and he showed up at [...], Tue, 13 May 2008 05:30:15 +0000http://www.israelity.com/?p=5094For Writer types, the announcement of an International Writers Conference opening in Jerusalem is exciting news. Especially when celebrated authors make guest appearances. Yesterday just such an event kicked off in Israel’s holy city, counting among its guest writers/lecturers Nobel Literature Prize winner Nadine Gordimer and acclaimed author of The Red Tent, Anita Diamant. Israel’s President Shimon [...], Mon, 12 May 2008 10:00:43 +0000http://www.israelity.com/?p=5093This came via a reader’s suggestion to check out the entry and re-post. The writer admits to being in a “cheezy moment that may induce nausea in readers” but heck…we’re amenable. Enjoy this snippet of The Real Israel’s “I Love This Country”: Because of this corny state in which I am at the moment, [...], Mon, 12 May 2008 03:47:39 +0000http://www.israelity.com/?p=5090Here’s a very encouraging CNN Report on Israel’s blossoming wine industry. (The Israel part comes after the UAE spot on falconing so hang in there) Tia, Ha’Kerem!, Sun, 11 May 2008 10:30:11 +0000http://www.israelity.com/?p=5087We here at Israelity don’t really bring up The Situation. However, we DO follow events. And sometimes we come across writing we feel compelled to share. Writer Charles Malik in Beirut has been semi live blogging the unfolding events with 1st hand accounts of what’s going down. A sampling: The insanity of the last few days is [...], Sun, 11 May 2008 05:30:11 +0000http://www.israelity.com/?p=5086To all the nay-saying, anti-Bar militants out there: It’s time to give the girl a break. We know you don’t like that we here @ Israelity post her every exhale. You’ve said as much in the comments section. “Stop giving her the publicity” “She’s a dodger” “Dump her and her [...], Sat, 10 May 2008 12:23:46 +0000http://www.israelity.com/?p=5081The weekend begins after what feels like a weekend that was…Oh what joy the Spring carries with it. Holidays, Independence Day, end of year ceremonies, parties. . . Here are some shots from Israel’s 60th Independence Day. Enjoy, relax and have a fun-filled (continued) weekend! Your friends @ Israelity Dress….one.jerusalem Jerusalem…jewlicious Russian Military Band joins Haifa celebrations…Dutchblog [...], Fri, 09 May 2008 05:30:52 +0000