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Schizophrenia or just daily life in Israel?

Posted on May 2, 2007 • By Rebecca Markowitz
Category: Social View Comments

Living in Israel can feel like an emotional roller coaster. On a personal level, Israelis are the first to shove you to the ground when it comes to waiting in line, but they’re also the first to pick you up when you’ve fallen off your bike and will stay with you until you’re ok, and maybe even invite you for a Shabbat meal. On a national level, you feel like you could hug and squeeze Israel when it builds new medical devices to help people with Parkinsons’ Disease. But, just as you’re feeling good, you find out about the Winograd report and want to punch the state in the face. Blogger Ouriel eloquently points out that he lives in Israel but feels like he’s living in two different countries. He says, “I really like this country, and each time i am asked i have the same answer. no regret i came here. the opposite. But i am still wondering how on earth such a country is still outperforming economically with such a disastrous political situation. Is this a miracle? ”

Now that I think about it, I’ve never been on a roller coaster in Israel.. do they even have any here? Maybe Israelis get their thrills from daily life so they never thought to build an amusement park. I vote to bring Six Flags Great Adventure to Israel.

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