Israel Independence Day

April 29, 2009 - 9:21 AM by

Benji and hummous -two Israeli institutions

Benji and hummous -two Israeli institutions

Happy Independence Day!

As the smells of barbecued meats permeate the country, let’s keep in mind what’s special about Israel – besides everyone barbecuing on Yom Ha’atazmaut.

One of the funniest – and most astute – lists has been written by Israelity contributor and stand up comedian par excellance Benji Lovitt – You can read the whole list of ’61 More Things I Love About Israel’ here.

But a few of my favorites are:

31. I love that my cab driver offered me a peach and that I accepted it. That will happen in America when falafel balls fly.

43. I love words like “teetchadesh” that neither exist nor make sense in the English language. “Wow, cool shirt! Enjoy using your new thing!” Nice try.

57. I love the superhuman Israeli hearing which allows them to pick up the “beep beep beep” of the news even while someone is using a jackhammer three feet away.

Whatever way you celebrate Israel Independence Day, may your celebration be joyous.

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2 Comments on Israel Independence Day

  1. What War Zone??? on Wed, Apr 29th 2009 11:43 AM

    2. Thanks David-for more laughs on the other 364 days a year, and last year’s list, check out my blog. CHAG SAMEACH!

  2. David Dunn on Tue, May 18th 2010 7:54 AM

    3. I love that my cab driver offered me a peach and that I accepted it. That will happen in America when falafel balls fly.

    >Maybe falafel balls do fly….

    >Actually Americans are famous for being friendly to people. Many foreigners have
    >noted that since the days of De Tocqueville and even earlier. Do not get your
    >opinions from the media, avoid the impersonal coastal big cities (New York, Los
    >Angeles) and head to where most Americans live and sense this for yourself.
    >You’ll find them to be a very warm and hospitable people.

    >BTW Americans are big fans of Israel. What other country has an active >organization like Christians United for Israel? Support for Israel in America
    >is now led by non-Jews, unlike the situation 30 years or so ago.

    >Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin wanted America’s national symbol to be >Moses leading the Jews out of Egypt. They saw the parallel of America being a >place where former Europeans could build a better life in a new land.

    >The US is the only country in the world that talks of the “Judeo-Christian” value
    >system.

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