UncategorizedMarch 12, 2010: The Country of PalestineArleneJune 30, 2010 by ArleneJune 30, 20100289 You may know that there is no country of Palestine. And I may know it. But that doesn’t stop the Palestinian Authority from saying that
UncategorizedMarch 11, 2010: As ExpectedArleneJune 28, 2010 by ArleneJune 28, 20100289 The “proximity talks” are apparently on hold because of our announcement that construction will take place in the Ramat Shlomo neighborhood of Jerusalem, beyond the
UncategorizedMarch 9, 2010: Could Be WorseArleneJune 28, 2010 by ArleneJune 28, 20100324 All in all, I think there is news we might smile about today, and other news that, while not happy, is not of the heart-stopping
UncategorizedMarch 7, 2010: InsanityArleneJune 28, 2010 by ArleneJune 28, 20100291 I don’t know a better word to describe the state of world affairs. It defies rational understanding. Consider this: According to a New York Times
UncategorizedMarch 6, 2010: A Ray of HopeArleneJune 23, 2010 by ArleneJune 23, 20100262 Motzei Shabbat (after Shabbat) “A Ray of Hope” Just a ray, which I caught shining through a very dark sky. First, a bit about that
UncategorizedMarch 4, 2010: Facing FactsArleneJune 1, 2010 by ArleneJune 1, 20100266 I had hoped to begin this posting with “good stuff”: cheerful news about Israel that can make us all smile and feel proud. It’s happening,
UncategorizedMarch 3, 2010: Fighting BackArleneMay 27, 2010 by ArleneMay 27, 20100303 Our ability to fight back against the multiple lies and growing number of libels with which we are confronted is extremely important. And the fact
UncategorizedMarch 1, 2020: Back to NormalArleneMay 27, 2010 by ArleneMay 27, 20100258 By “normal” I mean post-Purim. What it’s like when we have no celebrating, no costumes, no seudot (special Purim meals). But do I know what
UncategorizedFebruary 25, 2010: Before PurimArleneMay 25, 2010 by ArleneMay 25, 20100260 Only a brief posting before Purim— there will not be another until after, on Monday. I begin by sending wishes for a Hag Sameach. A
UncategorizedFebruary 24, 2010: Let Them YellArleneMay 25, 2010 by ArleneMay 25, 20100312 There was a huge reaction on the part of the Palestinian Arabs to the announcement by our prime minister that the Machpelah in Hevron and