Archive for February 3rd, 2006

JIB Awards 2005: Next Steps

Voting for the JIB awards closed last night, Israel time.   Provisional results are now being displayed for each category.* Please note that results are subject to change as the Jerusalem Post validates the votes, and makes adjustments in cases of ballot stuffing.   Winners will be announced on February 9th.   * I am [...]

Fallen Hero

An IDF soldier has been killed in a freak training accident, effectively jumping to his death after being unable to open his reserve chute. An IDF soldier from an elite unit was killed Thursday in a parachute training accident in a military base south of Ashdod. The soldier was identified as Yosef Goodman, 20, from [...]

Painting the Town Red

Hamas leader Mohammed “Paddy” Abu Tir issues a new directive to his organization, a directive many believe pays homage to Abu Tir himself.   “I hearby announce that the color red will be added to our official colors.” The next day…   “Who does this guy think he is?”

Israellcool Podcast #36: Jew vs Jew

Israellycool Podcast #36 is now up on my podcast site.   On this week’s show, my wife Erika and I talk about the Amona evacuation, Jimmy Carter, Hamas, Iran, soldier girls, and political incorrectness on American Idol.   And if you are an Israellycool Podcast listener, please stick a pin in my Podcast Frappr map. [...]