Tag Archives: Palestinians

Peace or No-Peace That is the Question

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Rabbi Kaufman

If you said that Israel would only be able to make peace with its Arab neighbors after it agreed to a resolution with the Palestinians, it is sort of problematic to argue now that Israel was always at peace with … Continue reading →

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A Peace Ultimatum

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Rabbi Kaufman

The Trump Administration revealed its “Peace Plan” today. No one thinks that it will welcomed by the Palestinians who have already called it “Dead on Arrival” and refuse even to speak with the President. The plan is really more of … Continue reading →

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Current Reasonable Resolution to the Conflict 2021

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Rabbi Kaufman

[Updated Sept. 2021] INTRODUCTION: This article is a currently updated assessment of possibilities for a resolution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians taking into account broader Jewish-Arab conflicts. As relevant events occur, this article will be updated to account … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Rabbi Kaufman

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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A Current Reasonable Resolution to the Conflict 2017

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Rabbi Kaufman

***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 Rabbi Kaufman

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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Rabbi Kaufman on Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Rabbi Kaufman

NOTE: I publish this as my opinion. I know that others may disagree. Yesterday, President Trump said, “I have determined that it is time to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.” As my friend, Rabbi Mickey Boyden, noted … Continue reading →

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Hope and Security – Toward Two States

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Rabbi Kaufman

Going on mostly behind the scenes are many cooperative efforts between Israel, Egypt, Jordan and the Saudis. The Sunni Nationalist states would greatly benefit from Israeli-Palestinian peace for no reason other than that they need to work with Israel right … Continue reading →

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The Sad State of the Two State Debate

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Rabbi Kaufman

These are the words of the leader of the pro-peace Labor party, Buji Herzog: I don’t see a possibility at the moment of implementing the two-state solution. I want to yearn for it, I want to move toward it, I … Continue reading →

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J Street’s Absurd Manipulation of Poll Data

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Rabbi Kaufman

J Street is one of the worst offenders I have ever seen when it comes to misrepresenting statistics for political purposes. On election night, it conducted a poll about which it is has published conclusions. Here’s what J Street says … Continue reading →

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