Category Archives: Israel

Jews, Judaism & Gun Control

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Luke Ford

In the light of recent American shootings and renewed discussion about gun control, I researched Judaism’s attitudes to gun control. As I expected, Judaism does not have a clear position on gun control (or any almost any contemporary political issue … Continue reading →

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Forward: It’s Not Quite a Third Intifada — Yet

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Luke Ford

J.J Goldberg writes: The ostensible reason for the violence is a widespread belief among Palestinians that Israel intends to change the status quo on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount and create a Jewish religious presence there, a desecration to many Muslims. The … Continue reading →

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It Is Good To Kill Your Enemies

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Luke Ford

Brad in Jerusalem posts to FB: On Rosh Hashanah night, many Jews around the world partake in the simanei milsa or “good omens” for the coming year. One of these good omens is “May it be G-d’s will that our … Continue reading →

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Will Breaking Up The Arab States Make Israel More Secure?

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Luke Ford

Comments to Steve Sailer: * Israel is better off with stable autocracies as neighbors. With the brief exception of Saddam’s Scud missiles in ’91, Arab nations qua nations haven’t posed a military threat to Israel in 42 years. Israel’s military … Continue reading →

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If Jews Can’t Travel To Many Muslim Countries, Why Should Western Countries Allow In Muslims?

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Luke Ford

What’s good for the goose is good for the gander. It does not terribly bother me that Jews aren’t welcome in Saudi Arabia and about 15 other Muslim countries. We Jews should return the favor to Muslims and advocate restrictions … Continue reading →

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