Monthly Archives: September 2013

Misunderstanding History

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Rabbi Kaufman

I wish that I could say that I was inspired by the words of Mahmoud Abbas at the UN General Assembly to believe that peace may be achieved soon. I cannot. The problem begins with a wanton disregard of history … Continue reading →

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September 11 America First

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Rabbi Kaufman

It is now two years since this latest European war began. From that day in September, 1939, until the present moment, there has been an ever-increasing effort to force the United States into the conflict. That effort has been carried … Continue reading →

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Not with a Bang but a Whimper

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Rabbi Michael (Micky) Boyden

The front cover of this week’s The Economist bears a photograph of Syrian president Bashar Assad and carries the headline “Hit him hard”. Its leading article asserts: “…before the missiles are fired, Mr Obama must give Mr Assad one last … Continue reading →

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To Act or Not To Act or Have the Russians Do It

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Rabbi Kaufman

I can understand some of the argument being made for involvement in events in Syria. I spoke of the moral argument concerning the gassing of children by a government and my visceral response on Rosh Hashanah morning. While I believe … Continue reading →

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Making The Case – But For What?

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Rabbi Kaufman

On Saturday, President Barack Obama spoke in the White House Rose Garden about Syria. Many of us expected the President to present the case for why America would move forward with a limited military strike. It would have been something … Continue reading →

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