“For your name scorches the lips Like the kiss of an angel… Jerusalem of gold, and of bronze, and of light, Behold I am a violin for all your songs’” –Naomi Shemer Jerusalem 70 AD: … Read More
60 Years for the Land of Israel
60 Years for the Land of Israel by Tamar Afriat “Of all the lands there are for dismal scenery, I think Palestine must be the prince. The hills are barren, they are dull of color, … Read More
Constructing Controversy or Building up Israel:
Constructing Controversy or Building up Israel: Understanding the Current Building Construction Controversy by Kerry and Sandy Teplinsky Many issues, as you know, complicate the Arab-Palestinian/Israeli conflict. Recently the Palestinians, supported by the present US administration, … Read More
A Palestinian State: What Does it Mean for Israel?
A Palestinian State: What Does it Mean for Israel? By Sara On September 23, 2011 Palestinian Authority President Abbas submitted to the United Nations an application for recognition of Palestinian statehood. Instead of negotiating with Israel, … Read More
Egyptian Elections: What is Truly Good for the Egyptian People?
By: Sharona In the past week, we saw the result of the first free and democratic election in Egypt-the voting in of the Muslim Brotherhood to control the government of Egypt through the victory of … Read More
The Illegal Immigration Dilemma Facing Israel
The Illegal Immigration Dilemma Facing Israel By: Sharona In recent months, tension has been mounting over what to do with the thousands of illegal immigrants from hostile African nations that have flooded into Israel, especially … Read More
Social Unrest in Israel
Social Unrest in Israel By: Sharona Just as many countries have been experiencing a period of social unrest, so has Israel. Recent weeks have seen many protests over various issues, some of which have become … Read More
The Olympics and Israel-More Than Just Sports
The Olympics and Israel-More Than Just Sports By: Sharona The Olympics and Israel-More Than Just Sports While everyone has been busy watching an exciting Olympic games, Israel continues to reel from the politics of the … Read More
Thoughts on Iran
The rhetoric has reached new heights between Iran and Israel. Though this rhetoric has been tossed back and forth for a couple of years, it seems that people are sensing that the stakes are getting … Read More