Category Archives: Israel

Ariel Sharon’s Twilight Zone

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Luke Ford

Brian emails: Just wanted to send along Lynn Sherr’s piece in the Daily Beast today, Ariel Sharon’s Twilight Zone, which touches on the former prime minister’s current state. http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-10-19/ariel-sharons-twilight-zone   An excerpt:   “There is a feeling of communication, of … Continue reading →

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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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