From Israel: “Z’man Simchateinu”ArleneSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023by ArleneSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023013Friday night we begin the week-long holiday of Sukkot, which happens to be my very favorite holiday. Z’man Simchateinu is...Read more
From Israel: “Intimations of Sanity!!”ArleneSeptember 21, 2023September 28, 2023by ArleneSeptember 21, 2023September 28, 2023019(Continue to the end for an announcement of a NY right-wing rally!!) There are only intimations at this point. I...Read more
From Israel: “Wake Up, Am Yisrael!!”ArleneSeptember 19, 2023September 20, 2023by ArleneSeptember 19, 2023September 20, 2023028My thoughts at the closure of Rosh Hashana… We, Am Yisrael, are an extraordinary people: we have emerged from blessings...Read more
From Israel: “Looking Forward!!”ArleneSeptember 13, 2023September 13, 2023by ArleneSeptember 13, 2023September 13, 2023030I begin by extending to all prayers for a Shana Tova, a year filled with many blessings. ~~~~~~~~~~ These...Read more
From Israel: “A Very Cloudy Crystal Ball!!”ArleneSeptember 11, 2023September 11, 2023by ArleneSeptember 11, 2023September 11, 2023042On Friday night Rosh Hashana begins: We are entering a time for prayer and contemplation. A time for spiritual awakening,...Read more
From Israel: Another Sort of Crisis!!ArleneSeptember 5, 2023September 5, 2023by ArleneSeptember 5, 2023September 5, 2023055Dear friends, as Rosh Hashana approaches, I ask you, please, to consider making a donation towards my work. My efforts...Read more
From Israel: “Please! Let’s Get It Straight!!”ArleneAugust 29, 2023August 29, 2023by ArleneAugust 29, 2023August 29, 2023043Distortions about Israel’s right wing are so common and so perverse that it’s impossible to challenge all of them. I...Read more
From Israel: “The Challenge Is Huge!!”ArleneAugust 24, 2023August 24, 2023by ArleneAugust 24, 2023August 24, 2023054And it is urgent. In response to the recent terror attacks, the Security Cabinet met on Tuesday. According to a...Read more
From Israel: “Heinous Times Two!!”ArleneAugust 21, 2023August 21, 2023by ArleneAugust 21, 2023August 21, 2023066August 21, 2023 Heinous Times Two!! Batsheva Nagri, 40, a mother of three girls, was shot dead by terrorists this...Read more
From Israel: “A Particular Outrage!!”ArleneAugust 17, 2023August 21, 2023by ArleneAugust 17, 2023August 21, 2023075Times are such that there is no end of outrages to address. But here I want to focus on a...Read more
From Israel: “No Way But Forward!!”ArleneAugust 11, 2023August 21, 2023by ArleneAugust 11, 2023August 21, 2023057So often these days, my friends, I track the news, and sigh. Again and again, I find myself thinking, “Damn,...Read more
From Israel: “Beleaguered Yet Standing Tall!!”ArleneAugust 1, 2023August 21, 2023by ArleneAugust 1, 2023August 21, 2023071This is a posting that calls for serious attention and broad sharing. It contains both information I have imparted before...Read more