As I write this on Wedneday, Oct, 2, the day on which sunset will usher in Rosh Hashanah, I find myself wondering about what impact the High Holy Day will have on secular affairs. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Prejudice is defined as a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or experience. It is favoring or disliking something without good reason. It is irrational. It destroys people, both the person feeling and doing it and the person or group affected by it. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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In the upcoming presidential election, a vote for Vice President Kamala Harris is indeed risky for Israel and its supporters, but it is no less risky to vote for Trump. [Bruce S. Ticker]
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Hezbollah, a group known for its terrorist activities, found itself targeted in a series of attacks in Lebanon. Twin blasts involving rigged pagers and walkie-talkies killed dozens and injured thousands, including Hezbollah fighters and Iran’s envoy to Beirut. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
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In Israel, many streets bear the names of the sages Hillel and Shammai, who, despite their famous legal disputes, shared deep mutual respect. [Gedaliah Borvick]
OpEd: Differences in Opinion Should Not Detract from Jewish Unity Read More »
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Never mind that many of the “innocents” were terrorists, many more were supporters of Hamas, and any civilians who were killed were human shields, a diabolical war crime that ensures many civilian casualties. This is the atrocious Hamas strategy of making the Gazans into the first line of defense for Hamas terrorists (human shields). [Steve Kramer]
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Reports in the Israeli and international media accuse Netanyahu of actively attempting to undermine any potential deal. But despite all that public outcry, Netanyahu’s grip on power appears to be as strong as ever. [Shai P. Ginsburg]
OpEd: Why Netanyahu and His Coalition Are Able to Hold on to Power Read More »
Israel, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, The Moderate VoiceHill’s most disgusting comment was to justify Hamas’ massacre of 1,200 Israelis in southern Israel. He insisted that his “moral code” is against maiming, raping and slaughtering innocent people and kidnapping another 250, but… “As a non-Palestinian, it is not my job to tell people how to liberate themselves. It is not my job to tell people how to be free,” Hill said. [Bruce S. Ticker]
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It was all so horrific, and I think back to the weeks following October 7th. I remember that fear within me each time I turned on my phone right after Shabbat (and often during the week as well). What new information will the news bring? Has Israel entered Gaza yet? Have they found any of the hostages? And our precious chayalim (soldiers). Please tell me they are all safe, that there were no casualties over Shabbat. [Ilanit Zakowski]
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Ilanit Zakowski, Israel, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined ContributorsAs a Jewish visitor to Maine, I am anxious to seek ways to divest from the city of Portland since its City Council voted to divest from up to 85 companies conducting business with Israel. We must wonder how this measure will harm Israel because Portland does not currently hold investments in even one of these companies. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Let’s Not Help Portland, Maine’s Economy Following its Anti-Israel Resolution Read More »
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The news in Israel was dominated by a handful of personalities who became household names. These were not just journalists but figures of authority, often blurring the lines between reporting, politics, and activism. [Shahar Masori]
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Israel, News Media, Opinion, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAQuestioning weapons for Israel is fair game. However, I do not hear anyone telling Iran to cease its endless supply of weapons to its proxies close to Israel’s borders – like Hamas, Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, and the Houthis in Yemen. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Britain’s Mideast Arms Policy Penalizes Israel; World is Silent About Iranian Arms Read More »
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Hersh Polin-Goldberg and his family had become the symbol of hope and courage in the fight to bring the hostages home. We were all sure he’d be traded for some kind of hostage deal and be returned home safely. [Ilanit Zakowski]
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Ilanit Zakowski, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
I don’t know why at first I didn’t notice the similarity between Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of the murdered hostage Hersh Polin, and the matriarch Rachel. [Rabbi Philip Graubart]
The Tears of Two Rachels Read More »
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