Category Archives: We Are For Israel

Dana Milbank in the WaPo

Posted on September 22, 2018 by

So let’s begin with the fact that Netanyahu’s not everyone’s favorite Israeli PM, that he’s done things that many liberal Israelis and liberal American Jews disapprove of. But let’s also note he’s been democratically elected and, with all the corruption … Continue reading →

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Professor Levine in the NYT

Posted on September 4, 2018 by

In today’s Times, a UMASS Amherst philosophy professor, Joseph Levine, an academic advisor to Jewish Voice for Peace, published an article arguing in favor of BDS.  You might wish to read the article: Below is the response that I sent … Continue reading →

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A member of IfNotNow speaks

Posted on August 5, 2018 by

On Thursday, August 2, 2018, Tablet Magazine published an article by Amy Stein. Entitled “Losing Hope in Israel, Looking to Jordan,” it makes the outrageous claim (among others) that shimmers of democracy in Jordan compares favorably to Israel’s, whose government, … Continue reading →

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What Ben Gurion Said

Posted on July 31, 2018 by

I imagine we’ve all heard that great line attributed to David Ben Gurion upon the surprising conclusion of the Six Day War, something to the effect that, “We have to give all of the territories back, save for Jerusalem.  Retaining … Continue reading →

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Gray Lady Down

Posted on July 26, 2018 by

In today’s NY Times there appeared an article by Omri Boehm, who’s identified a philosopher, who teaches at the New School and is a specialist in early modern philosophy. Entitled “Did Israel Just Stop Trying to Be a Democracy?”Boehm argues … Continue reading →

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The Nation State Law and its Detractors

Posted on July 24, 2018 by

The Liberal Zionist/Jewish world is outraged by the passage of the Nation State law last week in the Knesset. Rick Jacobs released a statement, immediately after its passage it seemed, as if someone at the URJ had their hand on … Continue reading →

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Iran, Syria, Gaza, and Jerusalem an Update on the Middle East

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

There are a number of what could be termed notable issues affecting the Middle East. They fall into three major categories, not necessarily in order of importance: Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action [Iran Deal] related issues, Syria related issues, and … Continue reading →

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Violent “Non-Violence” and The March of Return

Posted on April 17, 2018 by

The ongoing protests connected to the March of Return are quite simply not non-violent protests. I know that certain protest leaders are saying that they would like the protests to be non-violent and certain advocacy organizations are trying to help … Continue reading →

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A Current Reasonable Resolution to the Conflict 2017

Posted on December 24, 2017 by

***Updated December 24, 2017*** Recent regional political changes have seemingly lessened or even removed pressure from Israel to pursue a “two-state” solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the near future. While it may be true that there is now less pressure … Continue reading →

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The Fallen Statue of Dagon

Posted on December 17, 2017 by

I often look through Torah portions or Jewish historical narratives and find parallels with issues and events of the day in preparing sermons and when teaching classes. Certainly, reminders such as that we “were strangers in the land of Egypt” … Continue reading →

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