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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 593

Benji Lovitt

Benji Lovitt

Illustrative photo of a plate of hummus (Chen Leopold/Flash90)
April 25, 2023, 8:46 pm
When did you know you were Israeli? 
For those still struggling to roll their reshes, this excerpt from the new book ‘Israel 201’ offers 75 answers for 75 years of statehood
By Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt
Australian comedian Jim Jefferies performs at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood, California on December 7, 2017 (Dustin Snipes/Red Bull Content Pool via AP Images)
December 22, 2019, 6:15 am
In Tel Aviv, comic Jim Jefferies avoids controversy, but voids himself
Comedian trades sacred cows that were once his mainstay for scatological trip down memory lane, riffs on hummus and looks for a hookup with Gal Gadot
By Benji Lovitt
Jon Bon Jovi performs in Tel Aviv, July 25, 2019 (Courtesy Live Nation)
July 26, 2019, 1:49 am
He don’t run: Bon Jovi’s rocking return to Tel Aviv more welcome than elections
Comedian Benji Lovitt watches Jon Bon Jovi change the words to Livin’ on a Prayer and dedicate a song to Nasrallah. No, he didn’t, but Lovitt loved him anyway
By Benji Lovitt
Benji Lovitt
July 10, 2018, 3:23 pm
Benji Lovitt
The Idiot’s Guide to Ulpan
Some highly-motivated students insist on speaking Hebrew and only Hebrew. Those are the ones we don’t like
Benji Lovitt
January 23, 2018, 2:32 pm
Benji Lovitt
Baby, it’s cold inside
Winter in Tel Aviv means… bringing a sweater when you go to the beach
Benji Lovitt
November 22, 2017, 2:15 pm
Benji Lovitt
What’s ‘wishbone’ in Hebrew?
When a Thanksgiving turkey doesn’t fit into that small Israeli oven, what’s an American oleh to do?
Benji Lovitt
October 19, 2017, 2:37 pm
Benji Lovitt
Top 10: ‘Jewish Day of Rage’
#8: No matter which side you’re on, you still have ten people for mincha
Benji Lovitt
October 30, 2016, 1:09 pm
Benji Lovitt
Top 11 ways Israeli elections are better
Sure the US presidential race is stressful, but it’s better to laugh than cry, right?
Benji Lovitt
August 10, 2016, 1:25 pm
Benji Lovitt
10 observations on 10 years in Israel
Reflecting with characteristic humor on what it means to hit the decade milestone: “Once an oleh, still an oleh”
Benji Lovitt
June 9, 2016, 12:43 pm
Benji Lovitt
Why I don’t check in
For all the jitters of living near a terror attack, the odds of getting hurt are still extremely low
May 11, 2016, 8:05 pm
68 more things I love about Israel
On Independence Day, for the 9th and last time (sob), comedian Benji Lovitt lists the things he loves about Israel
Benji Lovitt
November 20, 2015, 3:22 pm
Benji Lovitt
Top 10 things Jonathan Pollard just said
After three decades in lock-up, the world may just hold a few surprises
Benji Lovitt
October 21, 2015, 3:15 pm
Benji Lovitt
10 reasons BTTF can’t happen in Israel
Back To The Future Day here in the Holy Land? Not any time soon
Benji Lovitt
October 12, 2015, 4:09 pm
Benji Lovitt
‘Day of Rage’ schedule
A handy timetable to help make sure participants have a super ragey day
Benji Lovitt
September 10, 2015, 10:13 am
Benji Lovitt
Rosh Hashanah Smackdown 5776
Things can get ugly when everyone’s favorite couple calls it quits
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