February 13, 2012: Attacks and Attempts
The attack took place in New Delhi, the capital of India, today, while there was a second attempt in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. In...
February 12, 2012: A Clown
Ben Gurion famously referred to “oom shmoom,” which is a derisive reference to the UN that cannot quite be translated. (“Oom” referring to the United...
February 10, 2012: Whither Unity?
A brief posting today, before Shabbat, focused on Hamas and the “reconciliation” with Fatah. As predicted, it is shaky at best, and by the time...
February 7, 2012: The Trees…
It pleases me to begin with mention of Tu B’Shvat, which starts tonight. A holiday with religious significance in the Mishnah (as the “New Year...
February 6, 2012: Another Tightrope Act
US President Obama is eager to avoid a military confrontation with Iran. It is clear that his re-election is on his mind with regard to...
February 4, 2012: How to Figure?
Motzei Shabbat (After Shabbat) Just days ago, we learned, via what we were told was an accidental slip by Senator Dianne Feinstein, that Mossad officials...
February 2, 2012: How Long?
How long do we play the role of sitting ducks, instead of taking the offensive against enemies? Yes, this is a recurring theme of mine,...
January 30, 2012: Fear and Rumor
I am always reluctant to repeat here speculative, unconfirmed reports that pass as “news.” For once I repeat them, I am reinforcing the impression that what...
January 30, 2012: Frenetic Times
Afraid it’s “that time” again: Time for a review of what’s going on with our “partners for peace” and their brothers in Hamas. Hate doing...
January 29, 2012: Pushing Back, Pushing Forward
There’s a good deal happening, and much to respond to. Please read this through and act. I like to think of my readers as also...