NationStates Jolt Archive

I can make a long-winded speech, about the all debates over Israel-Palestine....but i won't. Unless this counts as one...oO

In this thread, we shall talk about Israeli Economics! Yay....or anything that pertains to Israel (save for the conflict) you may talk about the rising economy...ways they could improve it. Technology, Trade, Culture, etc.

Let's have a nice civil discussion on Israel.

So once again.....no mentioning anything to Palestine whatsover.

Well actually you can mention things with Palestinians, but nothing to do with the conflict.


So....here's my starting post. How's that Shwarma? It's the Israeli equivalent of a Taco...more or less. Yup.

*hits submit*

Izreil est teh SUx!

Izreil est teh SUx!


Well at least you didn't mention anything to do with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

You get a cookie. =)

Israel, Israel... what do I think of when I think of Israel... oranges? Do they still have those orchards?

Israel, Israel... what do I think of when I think of Israel... oranges? Do they still have those orchards?

Most people think of Florida, when think Oranges.

And Old Jews retire in Florida....

Hey are you insulting us! -.-


Err...yeah, Israel probably does grow oranges still... From what i can tell they mostly come from Jaffa.

Most people think of Florida, when think Oranges.

If they are American, which I am not, so...

And Old Jews retire in Florida....

Hey are you insulting us! -.-

Florida is insult enough to itself. The Jews are blamed for so much else, I should hardly think you'd need to get them involved in that.

Err...yeah, Israel probably does grow oranges still... From what i can tell they mostly come from Jaffa.

Mmm, Jaffa cakes! And people wonder why I'm bad at boycotting Israeli goods.

Here's a question: Israel: better or worse than Europe?

Here's a question: Israel: better or worse than Europe?

Israel is a very nice country, and is very comparable to Europe.

You can compare us to the Republic of Ireland....hopefully people should get this. ;)

Fass: Well that's because Israel laces it's food with Cocaine...why do you think boycotts never last? mwahahhahahahah!

Fass: Well that's because Israel laces it's food with Cocaine...why do you think boycotts never last? mwahahhahahahah!

You sneeky little buggers! I'm not complaining, though, as I like my fix.

You sneeky little buggers! I'm not complaining, though, as I like my fix.

It's cheaper then getting it off the street. ;)

Buy a Israeli watermelon, in case those small cakes and cookies do you no good. ;p

BTW, what is Israel's economy based on? I know that they have that big pipeline connecting Elaz to the Mediteranian. Other than that, the only thing that I can think of is that they invented the Uzi.

BTW, what is Israel's economy based on? I know that they have that big pipeline connecting Elaz to the Mediteranian. Other than that, the only thing that I can think of is that they invented the Uzi.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel#Economy

Aw c'mon! Can't we have a nice discussion on Israel for once?!

Discuss something other then it's politics!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_rights_in_Israel

Here look Israel has tons of Gay Rights! That's something to talk about eh? =\

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_rights_in_Israel

Here look Israel has tons of Gay Rights! That's something to talk about eh? =\

Not thanks to any legislative effort, IIRC.

Your not helping my case much. oO

How about some Q&A....ask me stuff on Israel.

The actual Israeli's won't wake up for another.....7 hours? Maybe more....

Your not helping my case much. oO
How about some Q&A....ask me stuff on Israel.
The actual Israeli's won't wake up for another.....7 hours? Maybe more....

You're not an actual Israeli? :confused:

Anyhoo, I have a question. Dana International - what ever happened to her?

You're not an actual Israeli? :confused:

Anyhoo, I have a question. Dana International - what ever happened to her?


Well yes and no.

I wasn't raised in Israel, although my culture is Israeli. I was raised in Canada.

Although oddly enough they never taught me Hebrew. =\



As for Dana...not sure, i hear "she" still does albums, but she's not really famous anymore. Although i must admit, she is rather entertaining.

Well yes and no.

I wasn't raised in Israel, although my culture is Israeli. I was raised in Canada.

But you're Israeli now? I don't quite follow.

Although oddly enough they never taught me Hebrew. =\

Any plans on picking it up?

As for Dana...not sure, i hear "she" still does albums, but she's not really famous anymore. Although i must admit, she is rather entertaining.

I can still hum that song. And I remember seeing her riding a banana once. Israel had a nice spokesperson for a while, at least.

BTW, what is Israel's economy based on? I know that they have that big pipeline connecting Elaz to the Mediteranian. Other than that, the only thing that I can think of is that they invented the Uzi.


They make canned dog and cat food in Jenin and other anthroprocessing facilities, of course ;)

I think I am gonna faint... polite coversation. I miss Israel even though I only came back to the US last week.

But you're Israeli now? I don't quite follow.

Ok Your parents are both Swedish (i'm assuming) But let's say they moved to Denmark....You were raised Danish (mmmmmmmm), Your still a Swede nonetheless aren't you? Then again you could identify yourself more as a Dane if you wanted to. But for me...Canada technically has no culture..., so i was raised purely by my parents teachings. Thus Israeli teachings. =) Hope that makes sense

Any plans on picking it up?
Yup, as i am moving to Israel after college, my father is now teaching me slowly new phrases every day. Ani 1337. That's Hebrew for I am 1337. =D


I can still hum that song. And I remember seeing her riding a banana once. Israel had a nice spokesperson for a while, at least.

Dunno which one your talking about.



Buddist's: That's only because i took away any conversation relating to the conflict. ;)

Ok Your parents are both Swedish (i'm assuming) But let's say they moved to Denmark....You were raised Danish (mmmmmmmm), Your still a Swede nonetheless aren't you? Then again you could identify yourself more as a Dane if you wanted to. But for me...Canada technically has no culture..., so i was raised purely by my parents teachings. Thus Israeli teachings. =) Hope that makes sense

My parents actually aren't Swedish, but they raised me as such, so I'm pretty much monocultural. They did teach me to speak their language, though, but only because they wanted me to be to be able to speak to my grandmothers.

And, Canada has tonnes of culture. It's older than Israel, so if Israel can have culture, so can Canada.

Yup, as i am moving to Israel after college, my father is now teaching me slowly new phrases every day. Ani 1337. That's Hebrew for I am 1337. =D

I tried learning it once, but the "alphabet" was too hard. I wanted to understand what was on the walls of a synagogue closed to where I lived, but I couldn't read it.

Dunno which one your talking about.

*hums*

Lamalhachim Diva he imperia
Al habama Diva he hysteria
Vehe kula
Shir a'ava

Diva naria
Diva Victoria
Afrodita
Viva la Diva
Viva Victoria
Cleopatra

*/hums*

My parents actually aren't Swedish, but they raised me as such, so I'm pretty much monocultural. They did teach me to speak their language, though, but only because they wanted me to be to be able to speak to my grandmothers.

Close enough. =)

And, Canada has tonnes of culture. It's older than Israel, so if Israel can have culture, so can Canada.

Debateable, Israel's culture is from Judaism, and Judaism is much more older then Canada. ;) And i can't really consider Canada having a culture...too hard for me. To me a culture, you have to already speak a different language. But meh, you have your own definition.


I tried learning it once, but the "alphabet" was too hard. I wanted to understand what was on the walls of a synagogue closed to where I lived, but I couldn't read it.

Well you have to learn to live with the language.... If you get a picture of the synagouge i can translate.

*hums*

Lamalhachim Diva he imperia
Al habama Diva he hysteria
Vehe kula
Shir a'ava

Diva naria
Diva Victoria
Afrodita
Viva la Diva
Viva Victoria
Cleopatra

*/hums*

Heh. Interesting use of Latin.

Anyways i gotta go now.

I expect to see this thread in the morning...and with a lively debate, over Cactus Candy!

*hums*

Lamalhachim Diva he imperia
Al habama Diva he hysteria
Vehe kula
Shir a'ava

Diva naria
Diva Victoria
Afrodita
Viva la Diva
Viva Victoria
Cleopatra

*/hums*That just made my life. I remeber humming that song too.

Israel, Israel... what do I think of when I think of Israel... oranges? Do they still have those orchards? Sadly, many of the orchards are being torn down to make space for new suburban housing devlopements. Israel's limmited fertile land, that was once covered in cirtus trees is beeing(mostly already has been, actually) frittered away, at least in the coastal area.

anyway...Israel... yeah.
Fass, Israel has tonnes of culture, and as another Israeli/Canadian, I have to agree with MuhOre that it's more interesting than Canada's.

I have a question: in Europe, is it mainstream to think the "boycott Israel" campaign is okay, or even subscribe to it?