Category Archives: Israel

A Comic Book History Of Israel

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Gil Student writes: There is a new graphic novel about the history of the State of Israel titled Homeland: The Illustrated History of the State of Israel. The term "graphic novel" might make you think of a fancy comic … Continue reading →

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Yisroel Pensack: “Industrial Strength” Global Fundraising By Chabad For The New Year 5770

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Yisroel Pensack

At first, I thought the return address said "CHABAD OF CRIME A" in Brooklyn, so I was wondering: What is the difference between "Crime A" and "Crime B", and what crimes do they stand for?  Then when I opened the … Continue reading →

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The Popularity Of Peace

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Luke Ford

Joe emails: For the first time since I can remember, the Prime Minister of Israel is more popular, and wildly so, in Israel, than the President of the US. Netanyahu, who is now presiding over a country unified in its … Continue reading →

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If You Want To Be Taken Seriously, Then You Must…

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Luke Ford

I find the "If you want to be taken seriously, then you must do X, Y, Z" rhetoric obnoxious. I don’t know how many people have asked me, "Do you want to be taken seriously? Do you want your blog … Continue reading →

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Israeli Film Wins Top Prize At Venice

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Luke Ford

VENICE (Reuters) – Hard-hitting Israeli war movie "Lebanon" won the Golden Lion for best picture at the Venice film festival on Saturday. Director Samuel Maoz shot almost the entire drama, featuring graphic and disturbing scenes of violence, from inside a … Continue reading →

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