The Ghetto Mentality Award for 2013
It goes to Rabbi Yosef Antebi, the beaten Amsterdam rabbi.
Redefining Normal
We would have three minutes if an attack came from Lebanon. Three minutes to get to shelter - and worry about where everyone else is and if they got to shelter in time. That's if the missiles come from Lebanon. I don't know how much time we'd have if the attack came from Syria or Iran...more, less, who knows.
A Soldier’s Mother: An Apology Deserved
Into the commanders' errors, entered a young soldier. What that soldier thought and did CANNOT be judged by those who were not there, who rely on a manipulated video that tells only part of the story
A Soldier’s Mother: What Next Summer Will Bring…
My Prayer: Israel-flood the tunnels; God-Let Hamas' missiles land and explode inside their borders
They Attacked My Son’s School…
Arabs climbed onto the yeshiva fence and..God, they shot..firecrackers into the yard starting a fire
Chamberlain Lives
Possible, but not easy to "out-bargain" an Iranian; you need guts and strength. Obama lacks the guts
Infidel
Hirsi Ali was handed the microphone and, 16 months later, her words remain imprinted on my brain: "Even if you give them Jerusalem, there will be no peace."
And the Lie Continues…
Once again, the nonsense that a child is wiping up blood in Gaza as a picture is used again. This time, it is claimed by Syrian rebels to be a child there. In defending the Syrian rebels, Linda Juniper attempts to set the story straight...and misses completely.
A Soldier’s Mother: Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem…and Our Sons and Daughters Today
How is it possible that we are expected not to be insulted by their attempts to kill us, while still be expected to understand their insult at having to walk through a metal detector?
Gadi Eizenkot Should Resign NOW
Eizenkot, resign! You can't send a 19-year-old boy into battle then hang him to dry for a mistake...IF he made a mistake
Gaza and Their Dam Lies
I wish, just once, if they were going to accuse us of something, that it was at least halfway credible.
A Soldier’s Mother: In My Little Country
There are days that are roller coasters of emotion here in Israel. The hint of a soldier's death brings terror and pain; When a terrorist attack has been averted, the sun shines a bit brighter,
Wherever You May Roam
Wherever you are Chabad gives you that missing piece–the home you left behind, nourishing body&soul
Israel’s Radio
Israel's radio is like a voice from home...
Eilat Has Been Hit
People go to Eilat to get away from it all, but today the trouble came to them.
A Soldier’s Mother: From the River to the Sea; from the Ghetto to the...
Tonight, as I sit here, a memorial candle burning nearby, I check the news. Five mortars were fired at Israel today
What Came Out of Operation Pillar of Defense
Few believe we won't be going back in to Gaza in the future to stop the missiles at our cities, the Fajir 5 and its next generations.
CNN and Terror – When Hypocrisy Rules
Dear CNN: When hypocrisy rules a media outlet, its mandate to call what they do "journalism" expires
A Soldier’s Mother: A Terror Attack….Live
"it's Elul and we need the shofar, especially this morning. Two police, did you hear?" "Yes" I answered sadly. "They should have a complete recovery." "Amen," I said and watched as he blew the shofar.
Yo, Frank…You Hear About the Rockets Fired at Israel?
If Gaza fires rockets at Israel and misses, Gaza is still guilty and should be punished. Hard.
A Soldier’s Mother: My Nakba
Israel is not perfect, but it is the one place Ive been that actually strives for perfection; Israel is a place where I don't feel out of place--even though I am not Jewish.
A Journey of a Thousand Steps
I read an article today. My emotions went up and down as I read it, ending with the thought that the man in the story was about to embark on a journey of a thousand steps and that somewhere along that journey, his grandparents would smile.
Wisdom that Comes from the Young…
As a woman, I am very sensitive to comparing rape to...well, virtually anything.
A Soldier’s Mother: We ALL Have Numbers on Our Hands
In the hours that the Nazis sent our people to the fires, when Mengele was torturing and experimenting, the Allies -and the world-knew and chose not to act.
This Has GOT to Go Viral…
Happy...
Ambulance Stories
Doctors treated the terrorist. I can't imagine how it feels to work to save the life of a terrorist.
A Soldier’s Mother: Innocent Palestinian Girl Shot by Israeli Troops in Jerusalem
Know the truth. A terrorist died Sunday in Israel and I'm so grateful she died alone. Know too, that the minute she picked up that knife her destiny was sealed.
A Soldier’s Mother: Is it REALLY Because of the Occupation
Is their hatred because of the occupation? NO! It's because we are Jews-NOT about the occupation.
Ready, Aim…Toast
Yesterday, Gaza supporters began tweeting that Israeli helicopters were randomly firing... I saw the video. It does not look random to me.
Let Me Tell You About My Community…
Jews caring for one another, that is how I would explain Israel to someone.