Monthly Archives: June 2009

Common Israeli-only Expressions

Israelis have a collection of frequently-used expressions, used without too much thinking. This is why they disclose so much about the sometimes funny sometimes irritating Israeli mentality. “Good Morning, Elijah”Used to make fun of someone who’s just “Discovered” a fact know to all. Elijah refers to the prophet Elijah. Boker Tov Eliyahoo (בוקר טוב אליהו [...]

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Hebrew Language: Revived and Still Evolving

Interesting what Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, the reviver of Hebrew language would  have said had he met with the members of The Academy of the Hebrew Language . Eliezer Ben-Yehuda dedicated his life to reviving the Hebrew language, into a daily spoken language. He faced the opposition of the orthodox that regarded Hebrew as holy and allowed for [...]

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Highway 6 – First Toll Road in Israel

Highway 6 is the first toll road in Israel. From Beer-Sheba in the south through Afula in the north, Highway 6 serves to offload the pressure in the major traffic routes in Israel. Considered a major breakthrough, Highway 6 presents new standards in transportation in Israel.This is the only highway in Israel to offer a [...]

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