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Response to Comments on FAS
The comments thus far prove my case. For example this line from Mr. Bagel “Its intellectually dishonest to claim that women who only drink moderately have little chance of their child having FAS; and thus this therefore means women can … Continue reading
Posted in blogs, gender, women's health
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The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Abortion in Israel.
In the last week, I had a bit of a pregnancy scare, and it got me googling, and then it got my thinking about women’s bodies. It is almost a given that a pregnant woman is some kind of baby … Continue reading
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Pride Parade Jerusalem 2007
Despite repeated warning from every policeman I approached to ask for directions, I made it to the Pride Parade! At one point the policeman actually told me not to go and tried to block me. I was shocked – I … Continue reading
Response to Chaver Ketura
Great to know that someone took the time to engage me. Conversation is what it’s all about. Thank you for posting this incredible detailed comment, which of course I will proudly post on my blog, despite the fact that is lambasting me. (A little bit … Continue reading
What does kibbutz and “Animal Farm” have in common
I hate idealists, especially when their ideals are unexplored diatribes. If you are interested in “Serving Israel” whatever that means or you have some uncomplicated notion about togetherness and community, kibbutz might be the place for you. However, I fail … Continue reading
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The Kibbutz Life
Half of the time I hate Kibbutz Ketura and want to leave and half of the time its pretty fascinating – I’m always playing the “anthropologist” in my head. Many of the volunteers are perminant wonderers, others are just looking for a temporary … Continue reading
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