What a poignant memory T... The first time I visited Israel I remember thinking that the people in the streets were cold and rude... they just pushed me aside with a "Shliha" ( Excuse me) as if I were not there... After coming home Iand having thought about it I realized it was not coldness or rudness... that actually after one got to know them, Israelis were and caring... but they live and have lived for a long time on the verge of disaster... they have been through many wars and any minute (... Sign in to see full entry.