Orit Gaya's Adar Homepage
To navigate scroll or click the links below:
Recent posts; Goings-on; Mindroll; North American Sola Camping Trip; Israel’s best; Incredible India; Poetry; Galleries
Recent Posts
This site is dynamic. Here are the most recent posts of all categories. For specific sections like Poetry, Articles, Incredible India or Gallery scroll down. Keep posted, subscribe to the newsletter. Enjoy!!
The Big Submarine March & Israel’s Politicized Police
The Big Submarine March from Hemed to Jerusalem was brutally obstructed by police, who dumped the subs on the roadsides, arrested protesters and blocked the road, yet we arrived triumphantly at Balfour, subs and all.
Cross-Country Submarine Flotilla & the Missing Media
The submarine flotilla cross country event was one of the largest and better organized events of the Israeli anti-Netanyahu protest movement. I am trying to do it justice, since the compromised mainstream media largely chose, or was instructed, to ignore it.
Crime Minister and Israel Rising: Protesting Netanyahu
Israel rising – Bibi uses the coronavirus crisis to escape trial, establish dictatorship. We, aware citizen, won’t let him. First post in series about protests and spirit you do not hear much on the mainstream media, here or abroad.
Ein Sapir, Judean Hills – Rescuing a Spring
Ein Sapir Rescuing a Spring Before After Top: Ein Sapir pre-restoration (2010). The rocks were dumped by a D-9 bulldozer which was doing construction work on the road above the spring, disregarding its existence. Bottom: Ein Sapir spring today (2020), post-restoration. The spring provides recreation, refreshment and spiritual renewal to many. Ein Sapir – Rescuing a Spring Yashar and
Samaritans – Good Samaritan Museum – Appendices
Samaritans are a unique religious-ethnic group with a complicated history from antiquity until today and complex inter-relations with other religions. The Good Samaritan story is discussed, including its implications for today.
The Banias Nature Reserve – Trails of Beauty, History
Banias Nature Reserve, hosting a major source of the Jordan River, is an incredible historical and ecological site in the Northern Golan. Rich in vegetation and natural beauty, it served historically as a worship site for the Greek god Pan and the nymphs.
Knesset Protest and the Moment the Penny Dropped
At the Knesset protest of September 29th for freedom of demonstration, the penny dropped for me that Israel was no longer a democracy. Police brutallly attacked a perfectly legal banner and the beautiful youth protecting it.
Neve Ilan Protesting Media; Knesset Emergency Call
Neve Ilan protest was a rally against compromised, biased media. Then we were rushed to an emergency Knesset rally where our democracy had just died. The Knesset chairman overruled a majority decision to establish an independent investigation committee into the submarine affair, Bibi’s Case 3000.
Trojan Horse at Balfour & Subs at Democracy Square
Trojan horse and submarine dummies were exhibited in Democracy Square for the Balfour Demonstration following the Big Submarine March. The Revolution at its creative best. and an update: a beautiful statue of Israel Hero, the protester was erected in the square and confiscated by police in the wee hours of the night.
Or-Ly Barlev and the Alternative Media – Israel in Protests
Appendix to Big Submarine Protest post. Or-Ly Barlev and other alternative media outlets fill a reporting gap in the Israeli media scene, especially regarding the anti-Bibi protests. Here, as in other marches and demonstrations, she reports and records the proceedings, police misbehavior and gives voice to the protesters.
The Big Submarine March & Israel’s Politicized Police
The Big Submarine March from Hemed to Jerusalem was brutally obstructed by police, who dumped the subs on the roadsides, arrested protesters and blocked the road, yet we arrived triumphantly at Balfour, subs and all.
Knesset Protest and the Moment the Penny Dropped
At the Knesset protest of September 29th for freedom of demonstration, the penny dropped for me that Israel was no longer a democracy. Police brutallly attacked a perfectly legal banner and the beautiful youth protecting it.
Neve Ilan Protesting Media; Knesset Emergency Call
Neve Ilan protest was a rally against compromised, biased media. Then we were rushed to an emergency Knesset rally where our democracy had just died. The Knesset chairman overruled a majority decision to establish an independent investigation committee into the submarine affair, Bibi’s Case 3000.
Trojan Horse at Balfour & Subs at Democracy Square
Trojan horse and submarine dummies were exhibited in Democracy Square for the Balfour Demonstration following the Big Submarine March. The Revolution at its creative best. and an update: a beautiful statue of Israel Hero, the protester was erected in the square and confiscated by police in the wee hours of the night.
Or-Ly Barlev and the Alternative Media – Israel in Protests
Appendix to Big Submarine Protest post. Or-Ly Barlev and other alternative media outlets fill a reporting gap in the Israeli media scene, especially regarding the anti-Bibi protests. Here, as in other marches and demonstrations, she reports and records the proceedings, police misbehavior and gives voice to the protesters.
The Big Submarine March & Israel’s Politicized Police
The Big Submarine March from Hemed to Jerusalem was brutally obstructed by police, who dumped the subs on the roadsides, arrested protesters and blocked the road, yet we arrived triumphantly at Balfour, subs and all.
Goings-on
The Big Submarine March & Israel’s Politicized Police
The Big Submarine March from Hemed to Jerusalem was brutally obstructed by police, who dumped the subs on the roadsides, arrested protesters and blocked the road, yet we arrived triumphantly at Balfour, subs and all.
Cross-Country Submarine Flotilla & the Missing Media
The submarine flotilla cross country event was one of the largest and better organized events of the Israeli anti-Netanyahu protest movement. I am trying to do it justice, since the compromised mainstream media largely chose, or was instructed, to ignore it.
Crime Minister and Israel Rising: Protesting Netanyahu
Israel rising – Bibi uses the coronavirus crisis to escape trial, establish dictatorship. We, aware citizen, won’t let him. First post in series about protests and spirit you do not hear much on the mainstream media, here or abroad.
Ein Sapir, Judean Hills – Rescuing a Spring
Ein Sapir Rescuing a Spring Before After Top: Ein Sapir pre-restoration (2010). The rocks were dumped by a D-9 bulldozer which was doing construction work on the road above the spring, disregarding its existence. Bottom: Ein Sapir spring today (2020), post-restoration. The spring provides recreation, refreshment and spiritual renewal to many. Ein Sapir – Rescuing a Spring Yashar and
Samaritans – Good Samaritan Museum – Appendices
Samaritans are a unique religious-ethnic group with a complicated history from antiquity until today and complex inter-relations with other religions. The Good Samaritan story is discussed, including its implications for today.
The Banias Nature Reserve – Trails of Beauty, History
Banias Nature Reserve, hosting a major source of the Jordan River, is an incredible historical and ecological site in the Northern Golan. Rich in vegetation and natural beauty, it served historically as a worship site for the Greek god Pan and the nymphs.
Mindroll
Crime Minister and Israel Rising – Protesting Netanyahu
Cross-country Submarine Flotilla and the Missing Media
The Big Subamrine March and Israel’s Politicized Police
Or-Ly Barlev and the Alternative Media
Trojan Horse at Balfour and Subs in Democracy Square
Neve Ilan protesting Media and a Knesset Emergency call
Knesset Protest and the Moment the Penny Dropped
Israel's Best
This section is “under construction”. Much much more is yet to come about my beloved country. Keep posted. Subscribe! Here is a link to Israel’s Best page.
Olive picking – My First Masik
Wartime volunteering opportunities offered me my first opportunity at olive picking, or Masik, An uplifting experience, physically, mentally and socially. I discovered that a Jewish masik can be just as joyful as the Arab ones. We picked Manzanillo, an edible strain using rakes.
Olive Branches of Peace, Beit Kerem Valley Harvest
Olive harvest at Beit Kerem Valley launches despite the war on a lovely autumn morning. Hospitality, good energies mark Galilean Jewish-Arab co-existence
Bab el Wad and the Siege of Jerusalem
Bab el Wad, Sha’ar Hagai, is where the fiercest battles over Jerusalem were fought in 1948, as convoys tried to starving besieged city. Historical accounts and family stories are quoted.
Iyon Stream Nature Reserve – And Tanur Waterfall
Iyon Stream Nature Reserve in the very north of the country hosts the most spectacular waterfall in Israel. Even in summer, the park is rich in riparian vegetation and the water is replete with fish.
Herodium National Park – Past Glory in Mid Desert
Herodium National Park features the magnificent Herodian palace-fortress and tomb complex, fascinating 360 views of Jerusalem and Judea and exquisite local flora.
Kaima Organic Farm – A Win-Win-Win Enterprise
Kaima Organic Farm is a sustainable model for the future: a win-win-win situation for the planet, the country, the consumers and the dropout kids who work on the farm. It is also a model for renewal of the pinoeer spirit in a new format.
Olive picking – My First Masik
Wartime volunteering opportunities offered me my first opportunity at olive picking, or Masik, An uplifting experience, physically, mentally and socially. I discovered that a Jewish masik can be just as joyful as the Arab ones. We picked Manzanillo, an edible strain using rakes.
Olive Branches of Peace, Beit Kerem Valley Harvest
Olive harvest at Beit Kerem Valley launches despite the war on a lovely autumn morning. Hospitality, good energies mark Galilean Jewish-Arab co-existence
Bab el Wad and the Siege of Jerusalem
Bab el Wad, Sha’ar Hagai, is where the fiercest battles over Jerusalem were fought in 1948, as convoys tried to starving besieged city. Historical accounts and family stories are quoted.
Incredible India
This section is “under construction”. Much much more is yet to come about my trip to Incredible India. Keep posted. Subscribe! Here is a link to the Incredible India page.
Udaipur on Rivers III – Udaipur City Palace
Udaipur City Palace is an outstanding example of Indian architecture, art and the co-creation of the human with the landscape to the benefit of both. A must see!
Udaipur on Rivers – European Air, Indian Majesty
Udaipur is an Indian dream city – clean, beautiful, majestic. I describe morning and evening strolls, the magic waters, rooftop vistas from hotel restaurants and Israeli Kabbalat Shabbat.
24 Hours in Mumbai – Train, Boat, Taxi, Feet
My 24 hours in Mumbai were rich in experiences and human encounters – the train (un)expected ordeal, hotel and dining, and then the awesome Elaphanta Island caves, boat ride, climb. Even the taxi trip to the airport was illuminating.
India’s Garbage Problem. Who Cleans India?
India’s garbage problem is vast. Animals clean but also trash. Environmental education is a drop in bucket. Infrastructure is lacking since most people don’t pay tax. Cleaning is highly gendered.
Saving the Planet One Cow Dung at a Time, India – Part 2
Cows are holy, goddesses are revered, female pilots fly commercial, but are millions of rural women collecting cow dung doing sacred work, or dirty shitwork? Ecological, financial value of rural women’s work is high, but they don’t own anything. Academics give conflicting views on how the work is perceived in the community and by the women.
The Israeli Phenomenon in India, Part 6 – Reasons We Flock There
Why Israelis go to India? This first post enumerates the more obvious reasons – fun, escape, learn, shanti, post-army, herd, cheap, the Hummus trail infrastructure, adventure, and, of course – Incredible India. Sequel: non-obvious reasons.
Udaipur on Rivers III – Udaipur City Palace
Udaipur City Palace is an outstanding example of Indian architecture, art and the co-creation of the human with the landscape to the benefit of both. A must see!
Udaipur on Rivers – European Air, Indian Majesty
Udaipur is an Indian dream city – clean, beautiful, majestic. I describe morning and evening strolls, the magic waters, rooftop vistas from hotel restaurants and Israeli Kabbalat Shabbat.
24 Hours in Mumbai – Train, Boat, Taxi, Feet
My 24 hours in Mumbai were rich in experiences and human encounters – the train (un)expected ordeal, hotel and dining, and then the awesome Elaphanta Island caves, boat ride, climb. Even the taxi trip to the airport was illuminating.
More poetry is yet to come. Keep posted. Subscribe to the newsletter. Here is a link to the poetry page
The Tamed Shrew
What a waste
The tamed shrew –
She could have won an Olympic gold,
She could have been a magnificent mime,
She could have written plays better than Shakespeare,
Excuse the sacrilege
Nine Lives
Look at the dead cat’s body
Sprawled on your neighborhood street
For ten minutes.
Look straight
Don’t blink.
Blame
I abjure responsibility for:
Colonialism,
White Privilege,
Slavery.
The Crucifixion,
The Book of Joshua,
The Settlements.
The Tamed Shrew
What a waste
The tamed shrew –
She could have won an Olympic gold,
She could have been a magnificent mime,
She could have written plays better than Shakespeare,
Excuse the sacrilege
Nine Lives
Look at the dead cat’s body
Sprawled on your neighborhood street
For ten minutes.
Look straight
Don’t blink.
Blame
I abjure responsibility for:
Colonialism,
White Privilege,
Slavery.
The Crucifixion,
The Book of Joshua,
The Settlements.
The Tamed Shrew
What a waste
The tamed shrew –
She could have won an Olympic gold,
She could have been a magnificent mime,
She could have written plays better than Shakespeare,
Excuse the sacrilege
Nine Lives
Look at the dead cat’s body
Sprawled on your neighborhood street
For ten minutes.
Look straight
Don’t blink.
Blame
I abjure responsibility for:
Colonialism,
White Privilege,
Slavery.
The Crucifixion,
The Book of Joshua,
The Settlements.
Galleries
Since a big part of this website is dedicated to world traveling, this collection of photo galleries is focused on the beauty, variety and creativity of the Land of Israel. An emphasis on the desert will soon be balanced with more pictures from the North and Center.