Pregnancy Israeli Style

July 10, 2007 - 11:30 AM by Stephanie

Shoshana, the Jerusalem blogger behind The 90th Minute, is “with child” and experiencing what she suspects may well be “only in Israel” encounters.

Being pregnant in Israel comes with its own share of what feel like only-in-Israel moments – though I confess that not having gone through the experience in any other country, I’m not actually able to compare them with not-in-Israel moments…

As I was standing on the corner of my block during a recent heat wave, trying to hail a cab because it was just too hot and disgusting to walk to work, an Israeli guy strolled by, felafel in hand, all prepped to display the “Don’t worry, I know what’s best for you” attitude that manages to beat the laws of supply and demand. (The supply of this attitude in Israel far exceeds normal per capita needs, yet there is no demand that I can discern – has the government considered export?)

“Sister, you should stand in the shade a little!” he exhorted in Hebrew. And then, because I had clearly forgotten: “You’re pregnant!”

For more moments, read here.

Be’Shaah Tova (Loosely translated: Best to you) and stay outta the sun!

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