Monthly Archives: July 2013

Jonathan Pollard: When is Enough, Enough?

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Rabbi Henry Jay Karp

Before I enter into the heart of this essay I wish to openly admit that I have been on a long, emotional journey regarding my attitude toward Jonathan Pollard.  Back in 1985, when it came to light that he had … Continue reading →

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Releasing Prisoners with Blood on their Hands

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Rabbi Michael (Micky) Boyden

In spite of Israel’s insistence that she would not agree to any pre-conditions for a resumption of peace talks with the Palestinian Authority, the government voted today in favour of releasing 104 security prisoners, and that prior to the first … Continue reading →

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Peace Talks

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Rabbi Michael (Micky) Boyden

Secretary of State John Kerry’s announcement this evening from Jordan of the resumption of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority is a remarkable personal achievement and testifies to his perseverance, powers of persuasion and commitment to the cause … Continue reading →

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Can’t We Just Call It Evil?

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Jeffrey Salkin

Call it a grisly historical coincidence, but this year, Tisha B’Av corresponds to the nineteenth anniversary of the terrorist attack on the AMIA building in Buenos Aires. When the terrorists drove their explosive-laden truck into the communal center of Argentine … Continue reading →

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