And getting tougher… After putative PA president Abbas went to the UN late last year to seek recognition as a state, PM Netanyahu made several

This is one of those times when it all seems a bit much.  Bad enought that Obama has now nominated Hagel for the position of

Some months ago I wrote a number of times about a little boy named Zakkai, in the US, who was undergoing severe medical problems.  I

This past Tuesday, here in Jerusalem, the Women in Green  — joined now by some other groups — sponsored their third annual conference: Application of

Well, it’s New Year’s Day.  Knowing both how busy I am (it’s a “regular” day here), and how likely it is that many will be

Israeli politics, that is.  A balagan (confusion).  But it’s time for me to take a look at what’s happening.  Especially as part of the Israeli

Today we’ll start with the good news. Ariel University has been an institution of higher learning, situated in Ariel — a major city in Samaria,

As I turn from other work to do a posting, what becomes clear is that the world situation sure isn’t getting better. We can start

I have to give credit where credit is due: Yesterday 14 of the 15 members of the Security Council moved to pass a resolution condemning

One of the staunchest allies Israel has ever had in the Senate was Daniel Inouye of Hawaii.  Former chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations,