Very somber, my friends.  The situation in the world is not worrisome – it’s terrifying.  Consider: In an interview with NPR, President Obama said that

The Chanukah week, which is now closing, was a blessing.  Now, invigorated, I see that it is time to return to the serious and painful

I am currently preparing for the arrival of family, and so have only a brief moment to write.  The next three days I will be

Some news a tad encouraging, and other news that’s nothing short of infuriating. Sometimes it’s hard to determine whether we have, on average, broken even. 

 Tonight we light the first light in the eight day Festival of Chanukah. A time for joy and hope.    Credit: ebay Actually, there are two

Things are never easy for Israel, but matters do seem to be getting tougher, day by day, with regard to the international community.  To begin

Tumult can be identified on several fronts right now, starting with the issue of the death of PA official and terrorist Zaid Abu Ein yesterday.

It seems there is always something to contend with, a “crisis du jour,” so to speak.  I am moved to address this current “crisis” –

It’s official.  Last night the Knesset voted – 93 in favor, no votes against and no abstentions – to disband itself.  We are in a

Motzei Shabbat (After Shabbat) It wouldn’t do, I suppose, for the political situation to have clarity for too long. Or for the news to simply be