Jerusalem - Post Report Question and Answers
If you move here, you can leave behind your:
Political correctness and social anxieties. - Sep 2024
Preconceived notions that you know anything about the conflicts going on here. - Oct 2019
Polite pleases and thank yous, and your winter clothes. - Aug 2018
Heavy coat, sense that peaceful coexistence is easily achievable. - Apr 2018
Skis, preconceived notions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, hopes for a palatial villa, and reliance on household help. - Dec 2016
Belief that you can heal the world. The animosities here are deep-seated, and the political environment can often be very frustrating. If you come here with a healthy dose of cynicism, you will be better off. The tension and security situation seems to get worse in the summer. - Aug 2015
Winter gear for the most part. Hunger for most things non kosher.... - May 2015
Your ideas that this is a city full of love and tolerance for everyone because it's the Holy City. It's not - lots of prejudices here. Leave behind your brand new car and fancy clothes. - Mar 2014
Thought that you are coming to the Holy city. This is as unholy as it can get. People here are racist, intolerant and angry. All the "religious" people are hating people from other "religions." - Aug 2013
Hmmmm....ski clothes? That's not even true since you can ski in the Golan heights. This place has a wide range of climates and activities. - Jul 2013
