Tag Archives: Syria

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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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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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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Fear of Enemies, Trust of Allies

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Rabbi Kaufman

It is very clear that weaponized gas has been used by Syrian governmental forces. Tom Nichols of The War Room blog wrote an excellent article about the strategic reasoning for action and my colleague Rabbi Fred Guttman wrote similarly about the … Continue reading →

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Syria – The Necessity of Responding by Rabbi Fred Guttman

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Rabbi Kaufman

In April 2009, I was standing in Auschwitz Birkenau at the top of the steps which led to the changing room and then to the gas chambers and crematoria. Scholars estimate that several hundred thousand people, mostly Jews, were gassed … Continue reading →

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Why Israel is a Beacon Light

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Rabbi Kaufman

This morning, I read the beautiful story of the experiences of the family of Nadrah, a Syrian child, who along with her mother came to Israel for care following her heart transplant. Save a Child’s Heart, an Israel based organization, … Continue reading →

Posted in medical care, We Are For Israel | Tagged Beacon Light, children, Compromises, Concessions, Israel, Medical Care, Palestinians, Peace Process, Save a Child's Heart, Syria | 2 Comments

10 Observations about Syria

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Rabbi Michael (Micky) Boyden

1. While close to a hundred thousand people have been killed and millions of innocent civilians have been made homeless, the so-called international community, including the mis-named United Nations, has proven itself incapable of taking any effective action to end … Continue reading →

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Syria, Iran, and Fear of Regional War

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Rabbi Kaufman

Friends, as the situation in Syria deteriorates, it is becoming more and more likely that a major confrontation between Israel and the Iranian and Hizballah forces fighting in Syria and Southern Lebanon will occur. An article in the Times of … Continue reading →

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When Priorities Get In The Way

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Rabbi Kaufman

It would be wonderful for Israel’s leadership to one day wake up to the news that the only significant problems that Israel faces come from the failure to achieve peace with the Palestinians. Unfortunately, it is far from being the … Continue reading →

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