Category Archives: Israel

How Can Jews Remain Distinct But Alive In The Diaspora?

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Mayer Schiller said in 1999: “The State of Israel poses a problem for Jews living in the diaspora. A Jew living in America, France or England but yet somehow says I am an Israeli or a Zionist, that creates … Continue reading →

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Israeli Opinions On The Syrian Refugees

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Luke Ford

LINK: * ‘Long live Viktor Orbán!’ I mumble under my breath, for fear of being lynched if I am suspected of racism and Islamophobia. Syrian and Afghan refugees on and around a dinghy that deflated just before reaching Lesbos By … Continue reading →

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Ann Coulter Tweets: How many f—ing Jews do these people think there are in the United States?

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Luke Ford

Moshe Smith posts: “It may be true that the GOP candidates are too focused on Israel. . But once Coulter starts talking about F-ing Jews as if they are not full Americans, she crosses a line, and you shouldn’t cross … Continue reading →

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LAT: Landlord orders Hollywood tower tenants to vacate

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Luke Ford

Shaul Kuba and Avi Shamesh are the principals of the group and they are both Israelis. LAT: The planned Target shopping center in Hollywood has stood unfinished for nearly a year, surrounded by fencing and patroled by guards. Work stopped … Continue reading →

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High Trust Vs Low Trust Societies II

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Luke Ford

A friend writes on FB: So here is a lovely L.A. story. On way to airport for redeye, merging from the 10 to the 405, signaling for lane change, guy in aggressively fast BMW coming up behind doesn’t let me … Continue reading →

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