Tag Archives: peace

Inconvenient Truth about The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Rabbi Kaufman

Watch as our good friend, Professor Harold Kasimow from Grinnell College and Holocaust survivor, is disrespected by a member of the virulent anti-Israel student group, Students for Justice in Palestine, for not agreeing to the ridiculous notion that the Holocaust … Continue reading →

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Violent “Non-Violence” and The March of Return

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Rabbi Kaufman

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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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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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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The Arab Summer and Its Implications

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Rabbi Kaufman

The primary split in the Arab world is between Sunni and Shia Muslims. The Arab Spring brought a second conflict to the fore, one between Nationalist Arab governments either led by Military Dictators or Monarchs on the one hand and … Continue reading →

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Why the Israeli Left Feels Betrayed

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Rabbi Kaufman

For years, American Presidents have stated as President Obama did on July 27, that the United States supports “Israel’s right to defend itself.” The Israeli left had believed that while President Obama and Sec. Kerry offered criticism of Israeli settlements that … Continue reading →

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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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Jewish State and Democratic State

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Rabbi Kaufman

It is not unusual these days for American Jews to promote the idea that they know better than Israeli voters what Israel must do, not only to achieve peaceful coexistence with Palestinians but to ensure the long term survival of … Continue reading →

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Our Response to the 100 Jewish Leaders Letter

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Rabbi Kaufman

We Are For Israel has been asked to offer a response to the letter written by 100 American Jewish Leaders seeking that Israel work with Secretary of State Kerry to produce a plan demonstrating “Israel’s readiness to make painful territorial … Continue reading →

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Realistic Hopes for Peace in the Real World

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Rabbi Kaufman

I have heard many powerful speakers over the years talk about Israel. Few among them compare with Leon Wieseltier whose absurdly elevated language and flowing shockingly white hair would make him stand out in any crowd of speakers. Wieseltier is … Continue reading →

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