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| − | This week I had some interesting questions and discussions, revolving around "[http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZjkwNjVlNmE5MWUyOTVhMWIyODkzNWNlZGM1YjU2Zjc= | + | This week I had some interesting questions and discussions, revolving around "[http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZjkwNjVlNmE5MWUyOTVhMWIyODkzNWNlZGM1YjU2Zjc= anti-Semitism]" and "anti-Zionism". One question was that it has been said that Israel suffers the equivalent of a "9/11" every few years, and do I have any source for that? You can read my answer [[Answers/Israel-911|here]]. Another question was [[Answers/Anti-Semitism|Why do they hate us?]]. I was accused of being a fascist Israeli, tacitly supporting [[Answers/Israel unjust war|Israel's unjust war]] in Gaza. I was accused of [[Answers/Palestinians|stealing land]] from the Fakestinians. Overall, a most enlightening week. |
| − | As you know, the war is still going on. Fortunately, it hasn't yet [http://www.whatwarzone.com/2009/01/breaking-news-gaza-war-turns-nuclear.html gone nuclear]. The foreign press continues to lie as is their wont, but the important thing is to [http://israelmatzav.blogspot.com/2009/01/video-al-beebs-coverage-of-gaza.html keep a sense of humor] about it. | + | As you know, the war is still going on. Fortunately, it hasn't yet [http://www.whatwarzone.com/2009/01/breaking-news-gaza-war-turns-nuclear.html gone nuclear]. The foreign press continues to lie as is their wont, but the important thing is to [http://israelmatzav.blogspot.com/2009/01/video-al-beebs-coverage-of-gaza.html keep a sense of humor] about it. Along those lines, [http://uk.reuters.com/article/middleeastCrisis/idUKN14457228 Bolivia has cut diplomatic relations] with Israel. So now, will tacky wool ponchos and illicit drugs cost more? |
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| + | More seriously, the fact that "the press" doesn't understand [http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1231950850527&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull that people take religion seriously], is one explanation for the ludicrous coverage given by the foreign press (particularly the Europeans). If they were to look a bit they might understand why people are saying this is a [http://shilohmusings.blogspot.com/2009/01/war-of-miracles.html war of miracles], and [http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1231774434152&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull even more] miracles. There is a fascinating [http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1231866577142&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull resurgence of religion] among soldiers. I guess that's not surprising, but it is interesting and encouraging, and should make [http://www.treppenwitz.com/2009/01/okay-now-that-everyone-has-checked-in.html our wonderful neighbors] take pause. | ||
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| + | In even more encouraging news, the Knesset Elections committed actually approved the [http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1231760644913&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull banning of two Arab parties] from running for the Knesset. These are parties who not only actively advocate the overthrow of Israel, but whose leaders give advice to our (active) enemies on how to accomplish that. In any sane country they would have been outlawed long ago, but not in our little democracy. | ||
* Sarah's good scores on tests. Getting pulled over by a cop. | * Sarah's good scores on tests. Getting pulled over by a cop. | ||
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* Job situation | * Job situation | ||
* Dani / grampa in NYC | * Dani / grampa in NYC | ||
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* [http://www.whatwarzone.com/search/label/I%20Love%20This%20Place love this place!] | * [http://www.whatwarzone.com/search/label/I%20Love%20This%20Place love this place!] | ||
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* [http://zombietime.com/gaza_war_protest/ pictorial of Gaza protest] | * [http://zombietime.com/gaza_war_protest/ pictorial of Gaza protest] | ||
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Until next week,<br> | Until next week,<br> | ||
Revision as of 13:45, 16 January 2009
January 16th (See this week's devar torah)
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Hi again!
This week I had some interesting questions and discussions, revolving around "anti-Semitism" and "anti-Zionism". One question was that it has been said that Israel suffers the equivalent of a "9/11" every few years, and do I have any source for that? You can read my answer here. Another question was Why do they hate us?. I was accused of being a fascist Israeli, tacitly supporting Israel's unjust war in Gaza. I was accused of stealing land from the Fakestinians. Overall, a most enlightening week.
As you know, the war is still going on. Fortunately, it hasn't yet gone nuclear. The foreign press continues to lie as is their wont, but the important thing is to keep a sense of humor about it. Along those lines, Bolivia has cut diplomatic relations with Israel. So now, will tacky wool ponchos and illicit drugs cost more?
More seriously, the fact that "the press" doesn't understand that people take religion seriously, is one explanation for the ludicrous coverage given by the foreign press (particularly the Europeans). If they were to look a bit they might understand why people are saying this is a war of miracles, and even more miracles. There is a fascinating resurgence of religion among soldiers. I guess that's not surprising, but it is interesting and encouraging, and should make our wonderful neighbors take pause.
In even more encouraging news, the Knesset Elections committed actually approved the banning of two Arab parties from running for the Knesset. These are parties who not only actively advocate the overthrow of Israel, but whose leaders give advice to our (active) enemies on how to accomplish that. In any sane country they would have been outlawed long ago, but not in our little democracy.
- Sarah's good scores on tests. Getting pulled over by a cop.
- Fake siren
- Job situation
- Dani / grampa in NYC
- BHM software
Until next week,
Shabbat shalom!
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