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Category Archives: Israel
Chris Christie Makes The Case For Israel
Dennis Prager writes: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie addressed the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) last week. In the few words reported by the Weekly Standard magazine, he said just about everything one needs to know about Israel; about … Continue reading
The Cruelty Of Labor Unions
Labor unions will go on strike and devastate an entire country. It happens repeatedly in Australia and England, two countries I am familiar with. During WWII, labor unions (particularly dock workers) in Australia kept striking, damaging the country’s war effort. … Continue reading
Expect Israel To Attack Iran In 2012
I expected the United States to start bombing Iran in the closing months of the Bush administration but undercover operations had slowed Iran’s nuclear development sufficiently so that this was not necessary. But times have changed. They’ve become more urgent. … Continue reading
Orthodox Extremism In Israel
Dov Lipman writes: Yes, it is true. I, a haredi with right-wing political leanings, stood on the same stage with representatives of Yisrael Chofshit, Hitorirut Yerushalayim, and Meretz – three secular and very left wing groups – at the massive … Continue reading
Ron Paul Attracts A Bad Crowd
I’m fine with Ron Paul. I love his domestic program. I don’t agree with his foreign policy but I don’t have a problem with it. He wants America to withdraw from the world. Fine. That’s a legitimate position. One thing … Continue reading
Religious Vs Secular In Israel
The WSJ reports: As the Orthodox seek jobs and housing in other areas, they are increasingly interacting with mainstream Israelis who see their strict code of religious practice to be coercive, and a threat to Israel’s democracy. “It’s a slippery … Continue reading
Is Israel an Apartheid State?
Israel Is Thriving
The news media by nature tend to focus on bad news. The good news about Israeli society far outweighs the bad. Overall, Israeli is in better shape than ever. Caroline Glick writes: Unemployment is at record lows. At a time … Continue reading
Israeli TV Translated Into American
The Los Angeles Times reports: Reporting from Tel Aviv —— When the season finale of the Showtime thriller “Homeland” ran last month, it didn’t just cap Claire Danes’ triumphant return to series television — it marked the latest milestone for … Continue reading
NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change
I have friends and acquaintances in this Muslim-Jewish dialogue group. I think Alexander Technique would be so helpful for people trying to do things in a new way. Let’s say you stay fixed in all of your habitual reactions to … Continue reading