Posted by in Israel, Torah Commentary, Uncategorized, Visiting Having just returned from almost a month in the land of Israel, I can say there are things that happen there that are unique. It is a place of wonder, mystery, history and confusion at time. It is a complex place filled with contradictions. Even as ancient Biblical landmarks are discovered through archaeology, young people…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized So after the plane ride and waiting more than hour at the airport in line to deal with cell phone issues (yes Bruchim Habaim to Israel and bureaucracy) I got settled in my apartment. It is right on the Katamon/German Colony/Greek Colony border! I meet the agent a lovely chap from Melbourne who made aliyah many years ago. …Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized For those of you that couldn’t be there on Sunday. Here is a video compliation of the event by the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles. It is highly edited but you get a sense of the flavor of the rally. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhDBccZOZm8&feature=player_embedded
Posted by in Uncategorized Iran continues to come closer and closer to the threshold that will make it a nuclear nation. It has successfully used its diplomacy of pretending to negotiate with the West while secretly moving its program forward. They might give in for a while but then go back to their old games-content with a two steps…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized This week Israel celebrated its 62nd birthday. On Tuesday we observed Yom Haazmaut. Israel is a magical place. And Israel has a special place for you. Whether you have visited or not, whether you have lived there for a time or not, for Jews-Israel belongs to you. Perhaps you have no desire to go there…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 