Comments on: Liev and Naomi’s Israeli vacation

By: Alex from Israel

Alex from Israel — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:31:30 +0000

Its a good thing that today we have Birthright Israel (Taglit) which enables all the young Jews from all over the world to come to Israel for Free, and to get to know their Jewish heritage. I hope that most of the young Jews in the upcoming years will come and visit Israel.

By: Ann Bardacke

Ann Bardacke — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:38:55 +0000

Be a little more tolerant -I came from a Zionist family, brought up in the States, but due to circumstances, did not make my first trip to Israel until I was 45 – several years later I began coming every year -sometimes more often. Give the guy a break!

By: Carol Singer

Carol Singer — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:07:36 +0000

I agree with Dennis. You can’t judge another person unless you are in their shoes. Maybe Israel wasn’t important to Liev before, but now it has become so. Even if his grandfather wanted him to go, it had to come from inside, from his own heart, and he wasn’t ready until now. The important thing is that he came to Israel now and maybe he will return or maybe his children will return because they will want to see it again when they are older. It’s news because he’s a famous actor and again I agree with Dennis that it brings “good” attention to Israel and makes people see it in a positive light. Israel needs more of that right now when it’s hard to get tourists to visit. I myself only came last year for the first time at age 54. It was impossible to come before between lack of money and lack of time off from work and family responsibilities. It was fantastic and I’ll be back!! I miss Israel and now visit web sites like this one every day to feel like I’m in touch.

By: judy Mizrachi

judy Mizrachi — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:33:40 +0000

The shocking part of this article for me is the fact that with a name like “Liev Schreiber” he’s only 1/2 Jewish! Poor grandpa. All he ever wanted was for his little Liev to come to Israel and the guy waits until gramps is deceased to make the trip. Oh well, maybe he’s kvelling from his grave.

By: Dennis Ashendorf

Dennis Ashendorf — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:32:59 +0000

David-Joe, your words are probably right, but still, publicizing the visit of famous people to Israel is a good thing and, the man is trying to connect with his past and his current family. Be a bit more generous. Children can go many ways. Be happy for the family’s effort.

By: David-Joe

David-Joe — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:31:53 +0000

And this is important why?

To encourage assimilation through ending the Jewish line?

He has nothing in common with the Bielskis – do not confuse acting a role with real life.