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Sisyphus' Happiness
You would think after all this time, it wouldn't scare me. But it's back. The roaring jets that shake the windows and quicken your pulse. I hadn't heard them in some time, and it felt like I had forgotten. And at that moment, I felt the gravity of it all pull me down; because the sound was back and it was an unignorable omen. I thought of all the mothers and fathers who have lived through war. Who felt scared and anxious and overwhelmed, but could only express these feelings
Julie Shamir
Jan 151 min read


The boxes
The hostages are coming home. And I feel…quiet. I don’t know why I am not jumping around, dancing, handing out candy. This is what we...
Julie Shamir
Oct 12, 20252 min read


Whatever you are, be a good one
For kibbutznikim, hard work isn’t just a value—it’s an identity. Stemming from a leftover pillar of communism, the belief persists that...
Julie Shamir
Aug 29, 20255 min read


3 Things Never to Say to a Socialist
You’re Communists I’m going to write this bold for those in the back: Socialism ≠ Communism Do not call a socialist– or a kibbutznik –...
Julie Shamir
Aug 5, 20255 min read


It’s Just Another Lemon Tree
Note: these posts will not be in any sort of chronological order, but just based on what my brain decides on any given day. This story is...
Julie Shamir
Jul 30, 20254 min read


The Accidental Socialist
The Accidental Socialist: What Even Is That?!
Ever felt like you stumbled into a philosophy you never intended? That's me. This blog explores how everyday life unexpectedly leads to socialist perspectives. Expect honest, thought-provoking insights on current events and our economic systems, all from an accidental socialist viewpoint.
Curious? Let's explore together!
Julie Shamir
Jul 27, 20254 min read
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