Here’s another email exchange that you wouldn’t typically find outside of Israel. Received from my accountant (British immigrant, been here 30+ years) when I was in the States: “Benji – Bituach Leumi sent a note that they are canceling your standing order arrangement with them. This as they claim they have had three payments rejected [...]
Archive | 2010
WWZ Vlog #3: Plus, Abu Gosh is a Settlement?!
I’m back! And after 5 weeks, believe me, I was ready. To the people I sat next to on Alitalia flight 810 who may or may not have ingested my body odor after two days in transit, I apologize. Speaking of Alitalia flight 810, did you know that apparently on Alitalia flights arriving to Ben-Gurion [...]
I Swear I Don’t Make This Stuff Up
I keep telling you, people: the Middle East is funny. Jesus Christ, what the *&^% is wrong with us? (Hat tip: Joel of Religion and State in Israel)
I Debated an Iranian Dude and All I Got Was This Crappy T-shirt
Hello, my loyal readers, from the land of free refills. I’ve been bouncing all over the country for the last couple of weeks and I’m thrilled to call myself a member of the Boingo club. With all my traveling this month, it was a no-brainer to plunk down ten measly dollars for unlimited wifi access [...]
J Effin’ A, I’m at the GA!
Jesus! Have you ever tried uploading a blog post from the JFNA’s* General Assembly? It’s impossible. Mostly for the same reasons it’s impossible to go to the bathroom or carry on a meaningful conversation for more than 7.5 seconds. Because it’s the professional Matza Ball, baby!, where the power shmoozing gets no better. And this [...]
‘I’m Sorry, Waiter, But There’s a Penis In My Challah’
Remember those wall pictures in the ’90s where a giant spaceship would appear if you stared at it long enough? Who has time for “long enough” in the fast-paced 21st century? Check THIS out: this arousing advertisement is not to be believed. Here’s an eye-grabbing picture which recently appeared in a Charedi newspaper. Ech omrim [...]
