Category: English

The bloggers’ get together that we had in on Monday was a “Great Success” (Borat).

13 interesting and different people showed up in the Indian restaurant “24 Rupees”. More than a few write in English, or also in English. Also the platforms were diverse: LiveJournal, Typepad, Blogli (WordPress MU based Hebrew blogging site) and independent sites.

It was fun get together with bloggers after commenting on their blogs and vice versa. It was also interesting to meet other various individuals who write in other “blogospheres”.

Bloggers who write in English (or also in English): Arik, Uri, Daniel, Jonathan, Morin, Sharona, , Sharon and myself.

Bloggers who write only in Hebrew: Arnon, Hannit, Atalanta, Tal, and Yossi.

Anyway, it was fun, and thanks again to Arik who organized the whole thing.

Unfortunately, I didn’t pull out my camera, and I’m still waiting for pictures from the other participants. Some came dressed up in a costume – Purim tradition. I showed up as a Drag Queen. I also used that costume a week ago, when my company threw a Purim party with Divas and Drag Queens as the theme for that evening. So, here’s my picture from the company’s party:

Yes it’s me. Next time I’ll be a tough biker, so I’ll regain my reputation as a male…

Arik, who expresses himself in Hebrew, and in English is organizing a get together of bloggers in the upcoming Purim holiday. It will take place on March 5th at 21:00.

Update: Final location is an Indian restaurant called 24 Rupee. It’s a cozy place in Tel Aviv’s south side.
Address: Shoken 14-16. Tel: 03-6818066.

Update 2: It’s today!!! Currently there are 13 participants + 4 on the sidelines. Everybody’s welcome.

So if you’re coming (do come!):

• Notify Arik that you are arriving
• We are exchanging food offerings “Mishloach Manot” according to Purim tradition. So bring your own and keep it around 50 shekels.
• Purim tradition #2: Come with a costume. Some people are dressing up with a costume that resembles their blog. Quite a challenge. Any costume is welcome.
• Pass the word in your blogs with a trackback to Arik’s post.

It’s going to be pure fun. Come along!

Israel is not known for its beers. Well, we don’t have the European tradition of drinking beer. Goldstar and Maccabi brands were here for a long time, as regular lager beers. Such lager beers are made in every country. The relatively new Dancing Camel brand is huge leap in Israeli beers. Its both special and tasty.

The picture was taken at the Temple Bar (Cinema City). I recommend drinking it at the Norma Jean.

It began as a “botique” brand that couldn’t be found everywhere, but now its more common. Dancing Camel comes in 4 flavors: Pale Ale (red malt with date honey), IPA India Pale Ale (strong beer with dried fruit aroma), Midnight Stout (an “Irish” dark beer) and Hefe-Wit (Belgian style wheat beer).

If you are a tourist in Israel curious for local beers, go for Dancing Camel. If you are not much of a beer drinker, go for Goldstar – it’s ok. But don’t drink Maccabi! It sucks…

For more information in English, watch this IBA news item.
For more information in Hebrew, read this article in NRG.