This is a test for English.
There is no greater derogatory term for an Israeli employee than
Though I’ve made it my policy to keep this blog free of politics, this post will deviate from the rules.
The other day, a UK translator responded to my inquiry for cooperation with a flat refusal, motivated by her “moral stance against atrocities committed by Israel against the Palestinian people.”
Forget about the dubious logic of stereotyping all 7 million Israelis as willing collaborators with government policies (reality check: Israel is a democracy with an extremely robust political debate). Apparently, this Brit has greater moral compunctions than the Arabic translators from places as far-flung as Gaza, Bethlehem, Egypt, and Jordan, with whom we cooperate on mutually beneficial projects.
This winter was especially rainy here in Israel. The skies were overcast for days on end, and drizzle gave way to showers, that turned into a downpour, only to go back to drizzle a few hours later.
Israelis were ecstatic! Despite the cold, the wind, and the inconvenience of walking through lake-like puddles, we counted every drop. In a country where the amount of rainfall directly affects the price of water in the tap and the cost of vegetables at the grocery, rain is a cause for celebration.
Since biblical times, rain has served as a gauge of the Jews
While working with dozens of non-profit clients for over a decade,
Radio Kol Chai invited me to discuss translation as a profession and share tips for beginner translators. Here is a recording (in Hebrew).
Leah_Aharoni_translation_interview
What tips do you have for beginner translators?
Jason over at Frugal Dad shared a very informative and helpful infographic covering main internet privacy issues and offering sensible tips on how to stay protected.
Well worth the effort to read and implement. Don’t forget to discuss this with your kids as well.
IRS targeting expats
With the IRS targeting American expats throughout the world, especially
How to Opt-out of Interest-based Advertising
Starting March 1, Google will be implementing a new
Unless you never budge from your computer (and I