Only in Israel moments [Video]

Anyone who has spent some time in Israel has come home with stories about a country full of pushy and caring people, dedicated and very opinionated citizens. In other words, their ‘Only in Israel’ moments. Well, you are not alone. As Yom Yerushalayim approaches, where to find those moments online – and how you can share yours.

I am a big fan of the Quora website, which is basically a huge community of people sharing opinions and arguments on thousands of topics. (What makes it special is that the discussion is done in a civil manner rarely seen on the web.) Here are a handful of the ‘Only in Israel’ moments Quora members have shared.

You know you are in Israel…

• When nobody sees anything strange in asking you how much you paid for your house or how big your mortgage on it is, or for that matter, how much you earn.
• When an elderly lady stranger comes up to …