By JERUSALEM POST STAFFjoel leyden 298(photo credit: )TRY ONE YOURSELF>>>Age: 49
Residence: Ra'anana, Israel
Married? With children? Divorced + 3 children
Occupation: Journalist / Internet Marketing / Media Consultant
Education: Masters - Mass Communications
Pets: Cats
Religious affiliation / observance: Jewish / Conservative
Last person / party I voted for: Kadima
My history (100 words max): Was born an American Zionist. My dad would take me to every UJA fund raising dinner in New York. Even asked me to make a pledge while I was still in High School! Came to Israel for the Yom Kippur War as a volunteer. Made aliya and many Websites since 1987. Work as a journalist, international media consultant and Internet marketing pro. Served in Handasa Kravit, IDF Spox and today in MAGAV. I believe that many talk, some pray, but I respect those who do
Family history (100 words max): Grandparents from Russia, good government people at Ellis Island changed the family name. I enjoy making my three children smile, taking them on nature hikes throughout Israel
My connection with Israel: I live here, work here, serve here, support Jdate and create on-line support forums for fellow Anglo Saxons living in Israel
What I would take with me to a deserted island: An IDF helicopter with fuel
Last book I read was: It was not Harry Potter. Could be Desmond Morris - "The Naked Ape"
Comfort food: Chinese and Jewish deli
My life five years from now: In Israel one must ask what their life would be like 5 minutes from now
Happiness: 1-10 (10 being the happiest) 8
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