Life is not a game. It’s not a cereal either.
May 19, 2013
Stop being boring! What can you do to give the world a reason to dance? This one isn’t new but it’s worth a listen, even if you’ve seen it before.
Author: Forest Rain
A sign upon your arm
May 14, 2013
“And I will betroth thee unto me forever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in loving kindness, and in mercy: I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness: and thou shalt know the Lord.” Hosea 1:21-2 … More A sign upon your arm
See ya tomorrow! Unless there’s a war…
May 7, 2013
Two days ago I left the office, saying those exact words: “See ya! Unless there’s a war…” How blasé. How crazy! But this is how we live in Israel. On Sunday the country spent the day debating whether or not Syria would attack us. People in northern Israel had heard fighter jets (ours) in the … More See ya tomorrow! Unless there’s a war…
Street scene in Haifa
April 30, 2013
Religious man fixes his air-conditioner. The sign for his shop is rather ironic – in Haifa advertise that your falafel is: Jerusalem Falafel! Want to see more images from Israel? Follow me on Instagram @forestrainm
Cruel Time Warp
April 28, 2013
Sometimes it is our own mind that can be our worst enemy. Alzheimer’s disease is becoming more and more prevalent. Some people say it is because people live longer now. Others say it is because of the chemicals in our food and all the unhealthy things we consume on a daily basis. The truth is … More Cruel Time Warp
The Emperor’s New Clothes
April 21, 2013
In the story of the emperor’s new clothes a talented liar convinces the emperor to purchase new clothes (at an exorbitant price). The clothes were nonexistent but the emperor, because of his vanity and arrogance allowed himself to be bamboozled into strutting in front of his people wearing – nothing at all. All the people … More The Emperor’s New Clothes
It’s always a good time for coffee and cake in Haifa, Israel
April 18, 2013
Take a look at Haifa from your stomach’s perspective!
Ballad for the Paramedic
April 17, 2013
As celebrations of Israel’s Independence Day wound down we heard of a terror attack in Boston – ironically on a day called there: “Patriot’s Day”. Freedom is not free – the price can in fact be very steep, sometimes unbearable. It is important to honor those who enable us to be free. This song is … More Ballad for the Paramedic
Israel: 65 Years old
April 15, 2013
In a sharp break from Memorial Day, we celebrate Independence Day. The transition is harsh but that is the way of truth – facing the reality of the price we pay for freedom is very hard: The Silver Platter my translation of the Hebrew poem by Natan Alterman And the land will grow still, … More Israel: 65 Years old
23,085 – Honoring our fallen soldiers
April 15, 2013
Exactly one week after Memorial Day commemorating the Holocaust, the community gathers together to remember and honor our fallen soldiers and the victims of terrorism.
Inspiration from Zion: This is a Love Story 