UncategorizedMarch 17, 2009: No Shalit DealArleneJune 8, 2009 by ArleneJune 8, 20090187 Well, last night Shin Bet head Yuval Diskin and Ofer Dekel, chief negotiator on the Shalit issue, returned from Cairo amidst rumors that there would
UncategorizedMarch 15, 2009: Worry and ReprieveArleneJune 3, 2009 by ArleneJune 3, 20090193 Worry? With regard to some of my concerns right now, this word is an understatement. Deep apprehension might better describe my state of mind. Near
UncategorizedMarch 14, 2009: As a New Week BeginsArleneJune 3, 2009 by ArleneJune 3, 20090185 Motzei Shabbat (After Shabbat)The traditional greeting at the end of Shabbat is “Shavua tov” — have a good week. And dearly do I wish for
UncategorizedMarch 12, 2009: As a New Week BeginsArleneJune 2, 2009 by ArleneJune 2, 20090195 Motzei Shabbat (After Shabbat)The traditional greeting at the end of Shabbat is “Shavua tov” — have a good week. And dearly do I wish for
UncategorizedMarch 12, 2009: Standing StrongArleneJune 2, 2009 by ArleneJune 2, 20090205 I cannot let the Freeman incident pass without an additional comment: I have picked up some observations that Jews should perhaps have stayed out of
UncategorizedMarch 11, 2009: Post PurimArleneJune 2, 2009 by ArleneJune 2, 20090189 Well, the celebration of Purim — with both its frivolity and its message of import — has ended, and we are back to the every-day
UncategorizedMarch 8, 2009: Purim Sameach!ArleneMay 28, 2009 by ArleneMay 28, 20090224 Not a full or regular posting. Simply a desire to share the mood of Purim as I experience it here in Jerusalem. Today is costume
UncategorizedMarch 7, 2009: AmalekArleneMay 28, 2009 by ArleneMay 28, 20090187 Motzei Shabbat (After Shabbat) Today was Shabbat Zahor: The Shabbat — right before Purim — for remembering, in which we are obligated to hear the
UncategorizedMarch 5, 2009: The Clinton VisitArleneMay 28, 2009 by ArleneMay 28, 20090193 Following her meetings with Israeli officials, Secretary Clinton yesterday went to Ramallah to meet with PA officials. Before I turn to the news that came
UncategorizedMarch 3, 2009: A Close WatchArleneMay 28, 2009 by ArleneMay 28, 20090159 What we’re watching — what must be watched — is the Obama administration. First, a return to the Durban issue, in several respects. I wish