Comments for Falafels on the frontline

Comment on A kippah with a silver lining by Nathan

Nathan — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:48:25 +0000

Cool story bro

Comment on A kippah with a silver lining by Mieneke

Mieneke — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:03:18 +0000

Very nice story : )

Comment on A kippah with a silver lining by Al

Al — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:47:55 +0000

Love your work… always enjoy reading it. Keep it up!

Comment on Because he was born a Jew by Tamsyn

Tamsyn — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:31:22 +0000

Hi Nicoley – you write beautifully. I eagerly await your next post. Lots of love Tamz

Comment on Because he was born a Jew by Your Pal Al

Your Pal Al — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:39:52 +0000

Hectic post there… keep it up, looking forward to reading some more.

Comment on The Oprah-Ashton playground … enter at own risk by Seon

Seon — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:41:41 +0000

Hey Nic,

Very incisive and a great tilt at popularisim and people who are merely part of the herd, unable to think for themselves

You are definitely my daughter

Comment on What it means to be Israeli by Sim

Sim — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:06:35 +0000

Nicole,
I am chaffed at your erudite discourse about your new life. It’s fascinating. A little scary too! But you seem to have taken to it with a touch of grace.
I think you will do OK.
Stay well old friend.

Comment on What it means to be Israeli by Gary

Gary — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:02:08 +0000

What you have described I believe happens all over the world, where people turn off to what is happening around them as if it just isn’t there. Its so easy for an out sider to look at a situation and say you are crazy to be living there, look at all the crime/war/poverty ect.. ect.. but people still choose to live in these countries. I guess one needs to do what is right for them and if being in Israel is the right thing for you then so be it. Israel isn’t the only country in the world at the moment that has problems, where ever you go there is going to be some element of a problem. If you want to compare countries lets do that. In South Africa you don’t see children playing in the streets alone in fact I can’t remember when I ever saw children playing in the streets. So everywhere you go there are pro’s and con’s. Unfortunately there are always going to be both pro’s and con’s, one just needs to decide just how far they are prepared to go. Anyway hang in there, it will get easier.

Comment on Why Israel? by Ines

Ines — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:36:36 +0000

Hey friend, your first post has really explained your decision a lot to me. I really admire you for the big step you’re taking. I got in touch with Simon, but unfortunately he doesn’t know anybody in Israel media, only Palestine. Let me know if I can help with anything else! I started my blog as well: I got the job at fin24.com so I am going to Joburg! http://inesschumacher.wordpress.com. Can’t wait to read more about your adventures in Israel!!!

Comment on Why Israel? by Pons

Pons — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:53:45 +0000

I believe the secret of a joyful and contented life is to follow your heart and dreams

I know the adventurous you; it must be somewhere controversial where you travel to stimulate that inquisitive and intellectual mind. A country where you will make your mark expressing yourself in your honest and open manner

To an extent I think you may have a prejudged view of Israel, but when you are there I am sure it will give you an objective perspective

You will be returning to the land of your biblical ancestors, to me it is a courageous decision. It will not be without its difficulties but then I know how well you will cope

Every Jew in the Diaspora has felt the sting of Anti-Semitism; so just remember your roots are from a special people who have excelled in every way far beyond their numbers and others expectations

Remember Israel is a melting pot with immigrants from all over the world; there is so much diversity to feed your curiosity

In my opinion there are two factors which bind Israel and make it great:

It is a common heritage and religion

A common enemy

This is the core, cement and fabric of its society

My message to you is travel there and experience your full potential

I will miss you, you will never know how much

I am proud of you and love you very much

Shalom