The Israeli Phenomenon in India, Part 3 – The Case of Bhagsu
Israelis in Bhagsu. If you thought you knew why Israelis come to India, read this post and be ready for surprises. Post compares Hindu and Israeli tourism to this friendly village in the lower Himalayas. Everybody co-exists and cultural co-fertilization brings about interesting results.
Doomsday Preppers, Cumbre Vieja, and Israel’s Mamads
As American doomsday preppers prepare for the apocalypse or the mega-tzunami, Israelis put their trust in the Mamad, or protected space. As to the “rest of the world”…
Wolf Spiders and Buddhist Compassion
A wolf spider in one’s room can be a challenging experience, but between my Hindu landlady and Tushita Buddhist Center I got a mini enlightenment on how to tackle it.
The Israeli Phenomenon in India, Part 2 – Tushita Meditation Center
Israelis in Tushita Buddhist Meditation Center, Dharamkot, are over-represented 63 times over the other 11 leading countries of students origin. Tushita offers 10-day silent retreats, short courses and drop-in meditations.
The Israeli Phenomenon in India, Part 1
Israelis desert their homeland for the High Holidays. Warmed relations with Saudi enable air carriers to fly direct, shrinking the continent for the India-bound Israeli. And the crowd is not what you think…
Israeli cars, Israeli drivers
Add the impatience of the Israeli driver to the congestion of the roads, their maintenance, the age of our cars, and the unique attitudes of certain sectors to crossing a road, and you’ll get a glimpse of the Israeli driving experience.
The Israeli Phenomenon in India, Part 2 – Tushita Meditation Center
Israelis in Tushita Buddhist Meditation Center, Dharamkot, are over-represented 63 times over the other 11 leading countries of students origin. Tushita offers 10-day silent retreats, short courses and drop-in meditations.
The Israeli Phenomenon in India, Part 1
Israelis desert their homeland for the High Holidays. Warmed relations with Saudi enable air carriers to fly direct, shrinking the continent for the India-bound Israeli. And the crowd is not what you think…
Israeli cars, Israeli drivers
Add the impatience of the Israeli driver to the congestion of the roads, their maintenance, the age of our cars, and the unique attitudes of certain sectors to crossing a road, and you’ll get a glimpse of the Israeli driving experience.
The Big Israeli Escape
This year, statistics show that, on average, every Israeli will travel out of the country. Many go to India.
Hair Galore
The general talk about hair and age is demoralizing and most of it is not based in facts. Taking good care of your hair, even dyed hair, can keep your hair growing and shiny. I offer tips, advice and an apology to hairdressers
Route 90 and the Israeli Driver
Route 90 is one of the most beautiful scenic routes in Israel, but poses an immense challenge for the best of Israeli drivers, and most of us are far from best… The bulk of the road is still a 2-laner, carrying salt trucks from the Dead Sea, car carriers from the Eilat Port and the usual load of impatient Isreli drivers. This can be a recipe for trouble.