Author : Arlene

Yesterday, on its FaceBook page, the IDF put up the following message: “We recommend that no Hamas operatives, whether low level or senior leaders, show their...

Truly, I didn’t expect this to happen.  There was a lot of talk from Israeli leadership about taking action against Hamas because of some 150...

Before I begin to talk about what we are facing, I want to provide one quote.  In going over my notes regarding the situation of...

I want to begin by switching gears today, to consider an important, and much neglected issue.  Last Thursday night, a symposium — co-sponsored by B’nai...

Motzei Shabbat (After Shabbat) I’m not done talking about the election.  Not by a long shot. But it’s time, here, to return to consideration of other...

Before I can proceed with other matters that are waiting to be addressed, I realize I must revisit the issue of the election.  I’ve had...

What is it I’m supposed to say? That the people have spoken?  Technically, of course it is true  — for indeed Obama will be president...

Sharing some significant articles today — relevant for this day and thereafter… “I Didn’t Leave the Democrats, They Left Me,” writes Sheldon Adelson (with my...

Motzei Shabbat (After Shabbat) Likely my last major communication on the issue of the US election.  And this one with a very specific focus. On Friday,...

Election day is five days away.  Particularly because the hurricane distracted Americans from the political issues at hand, and gave Obama a chance to appear...