Israel vs. the USA

There is a more chaotic, take the law into your own hands here in Israel. I recall getting my camera stolen by the teen next door in an apartment. I called my Israel friend Avi and told him that i knew the kid in the next apartment had taken it. He said not to call the police but simply to knock on the door and when they open the door, go inside and look for it. That would not fly in the US. In the USA your home is your castle. Your property is sacro-sanct. Anyone who forces entr... read more

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8 things you see in Israel but not in the USA

1) Israeli guy taking a lead on the sidewalk, about 3 feet from the curb. He faces away but pees none the less. I was driving by with avi driving and I said to the guy who peed.... "Sir, you can't pee like that on the sidewalk in America." I said it with a smile and he smiled back and kept walking. Avi laughed. 2) 2 handles/buttons on each toilet. One for pee and a little flush one for poop and a big flush..........only in Israel ! 3) Arguing with major use of hands. Talking ... read more

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