History of Israel: Snow in the Summer

Posted on: May 19th, 2013

Two people have reported snow in the late May-early June, though in both cases, it was hearsay.

Lag BaOmer – One Big Mistake?

Posted on: April 27th, 2013

The entire idea of partying on Lag BaOmer is based on... a typo.

A Pallywood Hijacking

Posted on: April 25th, 2013

Palestinian have no shame when it comes to lying, even easily exposed lies.

Day After Day: Palestinians Attack MDA Ambulances

Posted on: April 4th, 2013

In what has become a daily occurrence, Palestinians are routinely throwing rocks at Magen David Adom ambulances,  smashing windshields and seriously endangering the MDA medical crews.

My Pesach Disappointment

Posted on: March 28th, 2013

An article in Mekor Rishon appeared to offer readers the oppurtunity to participate in the Korban Pesach.

My Pesach Disappointment

Posted on: March 24th, 2013

Can you imagine having the opportunity to fulfill the mitzvah of Korban Pesach!

Best UN Decision Ever: Gaza Marathon Cancelled

Posted on: March 6th, 2013

The UNRWA cancelled a marathon in Gaza because women would be banned from participating.

School Fires Unmarried Pregnant Teacher: The Whole Story

Posted on: March 5th, 2013

If the ulpana truly wanted to act as a role model for their students, they should not have fired their teacher.

When Politicians Take Emotional Positions

Posted on: March 4th, 2013

Israel might need to roll the proverbial dice again and go for new elections, because this atmosphere is simply too poisoned.

Pretexts for Terror

Posted on: March 3rd, 2013

The violent Palestinian riots over the past week were found to be mis-founded.

Has American Society Become Insanely Hypersensitive?

Posted on: February 28th, 2013

It is time that this hypersensitivity got toned down. Save it for real racism.

Purim of Yesteryear: Celebrations in TLV 1932-34 (Video)

Posted on: February 25th, 2013

Footage of how Purim was celebrated in Israel in the 1930s.

Why Don’t We Celebrate Two Days of Purim in Jerusalem?

Posted on: February 24th, 2013

Jews of 14th century Jerusalem celebrated Purim on both the 14th and 15th of Adar.

Google Makes a Fast (of Esther) Error

Posted on: February 21st, 2013

Google had a good idea on how to present the data.The only problem is, the data is wrong.

Life Patch Scammer Convicted

Posted on: February 20th, 2013

Many people fell for the LifePatch scam, thinking it was a great new Israeli start-up. In the end, the scammers were convicted.

Hareidim – N.I.M.B.Y.

Posted on: February 17th, 2013

No one wants Hareidim moving into their neighborhood. But no one is letting them build all-Hareidi communities either.

Top 10 Reasons Prisoner X Was in Black Prison

Posted on: February 13th, 2013

As you must have heard, Prisoner X, was kept in a secret Israeli government jail, the one previously used to hold Yigal Amir, and it’s forbidden by the censor to talk about him or his incarceration. Here at the Muqata, we’ve uncovered the real reasons why Prisoner X was arrested. Here they are (a joint Joe-Jameel effort): [...]

Kippah Clip Ultimate Religious Engineer’s Tool

Posted on: February 11th, 2013

A secular Israeli industrial design student has taken the joke about a kippah clip being the ultimate tool and made it into a reality.

Shas’s Attacks on the Jewish Home and Religious Equality

Posted on: February 10th, 2013

Torah will probably flourish more with Shas out of the government and hopefully the Chief Rabbinate will revert back to a Rabbinate for all of Israel.

Too Many Religious Officers and a Constitution

Posted on: February 10th, 2013

When a drafter of Israel's Constitution says there is a problem because too many IDF commanders are religious, we need to worry about what kind of Constitution he is drafting.