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5 Things to Do When You’re Not Partying in Tel Aviv

5 Things to Do When You’re Not Partying in Tel Aviv
By on August 6, 2012

In recent years, Tel Aviv has built itself a reputation as something of a party animal. While it is true that the city seems like it’s stuck in a perpetual holiday, that the streets are constantly full of tanned, bathing suit clad beach goers, the cafes are also bustling, and no one quite seems to own a suit (wait,

Confronting Monotony in Israel

Confronting Monotony in Israel
By on June 28, 2012

Let’s face it: We all like a little diversity in our lives. No matter how good the croissants, how blue the sky or how cheap the beer, we inevitably desire just a wee bit of change to avoid monotony’s terrifying face peering up at us from our crispy falafel.

A Prescribed Sadness in Israel

A Prescribed Sadness in Israel
By on May 8, 2012

There is a distinct feeling, around this time of year, that my emotions are being dictated by strategically placed holidays. I mentioned in a previous post that much of the way Israelis deal with difficult situations is through stoic indifference

Breezing Through the Tel Aviv Summer

Breezing Through the Tel Aviv Summer
By on April 22, 2012

It’s official: summer is approaching in Tel Aviv. I know this for two reasons. One, when I woke up this morning, I was the mere remains of a human being after being devoured by the first batch of this season’s mosquitoes; and two, people seem to have forgotten that they have jobs and obligations and instead have taken to

Celebrating Life Amidst War in Israel

Celebrating Life Amidst War in Israel
By on April 3, 2012

On the way home we marveled at the desert, the endless rolling plains of cream and black and red textured craters. The sun was strong and silent and we were happy.