Monthly Archives: June 2007

Response to Comments on FAS

Posted on June 29, 2007 by

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 →

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The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Abortion in Israel.

Posted on June 28, 2007 by

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

Posted on June 22, 2007 by

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 →

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Response to Chaver Ketura

Posted on June 14, 2007 by

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 →

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What does kibbutz and “Animal Farm” have in common

Posted on June 11, 2007 by

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

Posted on June 3, 2007 by

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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