Observations about life in Israel from a Canadian immigrant's perspective.
“Send me photos. It’s beautiful there.” Instead of sending my daughter pictures of Rhodes with its azure skies, Grecian ruins, and sparkling Aegean beaches where sunbathers sip cocktails on beach chairs, I sent a photo of three memorial candles. The caption on this photo read: We lit these candles to commemorate the lost lives and atrocities of October 7th. These… Continue reading Accidental Tourists
Quote by Erin Gruwell, American teacherPhoto by Brandi Redd on Unsplash.History repeats itself. Over and over. Onstage, the actors change roles, their wardrobe switches, and the conflicts and weaponry are revised. Yet the underlying script remains the same. It is a story of diminishment, scorn, and persecution. As domineering corporate and governmental leaders write a narrative of hate, they… Continue reading "Silence ensures that history repeats itself"
“Why is a Shabbat table behind glass?” My daughter looks at me in shock, confused. “How come Shabbat is a museum exhibit?’ my son asks. My kids are peering at a table adorned with a white tablecloth and two silver candlesticks. Two plastic braided challahs peek out from an embroidered cloth. We are visiting The… Continue reading Exhibit A: Jewish Florence
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"They say there's a chance of frost." "Can you believe the Penguins beat the Islanders 5-0?" "Just look at her in that slinky body suit." Small talk. Everyone does it. But what are we really saying? Are we filling time? Blotting empty space? Here in Israel, there's heated discussion about whether Beitar or Maccabi will… Continue reading Look up…there are stars in the sky.
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