Today’s links feature people joining forces to marry, box, play music––and cats that don’t want any part of it.
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Israel Hosts Holocaust Survivor Beauty Pageant
In a June 22 contest some critics deemed “macabre,” fourteen Israeli Holocaust survivors between the ages of 74 and 97 competed for the title of “Miss Holocaust Survivor.” The contestants shared stories of survival and community …
Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models
Legislators passed a law that bans ‘malnourished’ models from working, hoping to put a stop to a major health challenge facing the fashion industry.
Reading While Eating for March 20: Pure Imagination
Tuesday’s links discuss the power of books — and ’90s television stars.
Purim Zombies Swarm Tel Aviv
During the city’s annual “Zombie Walk,” revelers don costumes and makeup on the eve of Purim, the Jewish holiday known for its carnival-like atmosphere.
In Israel, Declawing Your Cat Could Get You Jail Time
Israel to cat owners: Get your paws off their claws or go to prison — but only after paying a whopping $20,000 fine.
Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Key to Peace in the Middle East?
If this works out, Larry David will be pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty pleased.
TSA Could Adopt Israeli-Style Behavior-Detection Techniques
Being characteristically vague, TSA chief John Pistole announced that new behavior detection techniques, based on models from “around the world” could “probably” be introduced in August.
Biblical Bad Guy: Archaeologists Excavate Goliath’s Hometown
Any one of thousands of smooth stones being excavated at Gath could be the one that toppled Goliath, the giant conquered by David via a slingshot outside the city.
Shocking Sentence: Story Claiming Jewish Court Condemned Dog To Death by Stoning Proven a Hoax
Thought to be a reincarnation of a secular lawyer, the ultra-Orthodox judges are calling for the dog to be put to death.
Justin in Israel: What’s Coming Between Bieber and Bibi?
There are many ways to describe Justin Bieber: teen sensation; swoon-worthy pop star; prolific Tweeter. Now there’s a new descriptor to add to the list: international scandal starter.
Israel Chooses Transsexual Dana International for Eurovision 2011
In a cheeky nod to anatomy, the world’s most famous transgender pop star has penned an inspirational dance number called “Ding Dong.”