We’re lovin’ it

April 21, 2010 - 7:59 AM by David

A man takes a photograph of air force planes flying over the Mediterranean Sea, as part of a flyover during Israel's 62nd Independence Day celebrations in Tel Aviv yesterday. (Photo: AP)

The holiday period is officially over in Israel, with the end of Remembrance Day and Independence Day – although it’s true we do have Shavuot coming up.

With half the country suffering from smoke inhalation – not from the Iceland volcano – but from the whole population lighting up barbecues yesterday, we’re still in enough of a holiday spirit to laugh, guffaw and chuckle at the annual list of ’62 More Things I Love About Israel’ compiled by humous-bsessed comedian and blogger Benji Lovitt.

Unlike the blue and white-tinted glasses that many recent immigrants see all things Israeli, Benji’s are shaded with paisley, or maybe plaid. No matter, he can see things differently – and with a refreshing insight- than the rest of us can.

Like, for example, number 18 on this year’s list about our multiculturalism.

18. I love walking through Mr. Zol and hearing Samantha Fox’s “Touch Me” as a haredi man walks by. Haven’t you figured it out yet? The Middle East is funny.

Or how about this one to exemplify our spirit of cooperation?

49. I love the feeling of teamwork on the sherut when people pass the money between passenger and driver. It’s like a tiny kibbutz. Without cow dung.

To read the rest of Benji’s reasons for loving Israel this year, go here.

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