UncategorizedJanuary 2, 2009: Day SevenArleneJanuary 2, 2009 by ArleneJanuary 2, 20090264 The time has not yet come for the ground incursion, if indeed it will come as is predicted. I will not report on all of
UncategorizedJanuary 1, 2009: The Guessing GameArleneJanuary 1, 2009 by ArleneJanuary 1, 20090261 On this, the first day of 2009, I want to begin by thanking all of those who have written offering wishes and prayers of support
UncategorizedDecember 31, 2008: Still HoldingArleneDecember 31, 2008 by ArleneDecember 31, 20080301 I note in passing that tonight is New Year’s eve in much of the Western world. Here, where we observe Rosh Hashana as the start
UncategorizedDecember 30, 2008: Standing StrongArleneDecember 30, 2008 by ArleneDecember 30, 20080263 So far we are doing just that. But of course we see the inevitable, as Arab and Muslim nations work overtime at the UN to
UncategorizedDecember 29, 2008: As We ProgressArleneDecember 29, 2008 by ArleneDecember 29, 20080323 How are we doing? To this point, thank G-d, very well. The original prediction when this war started had been that, after our first day
UncategorizedDecember 28, 2008: Day TwoArleneDecember 28, 2008 by ArleneDecember 28, 20080243 Our military action in Gaza has been named Operation Cast Lead. Today the Cabinet, after being briefed, approved the mobilization of 4,500 reserve troops in
UncategorizedDecember 27, 2008: It’s War!ArleneDecember 27, 2008 by ArleneDecember 27, 20080323 “Sof sof!” That’s “finally!” in Hebrew. Finally, a strong military response to Hamas with the promise of more to come. A sigh of relief follows
UncategorizedDecember 26, 2008: GoalsArleneDecember 26, 2008 by ArleneDecember 26, 20080252 The question is being raised in many quarters regarding what the goals of an operation in Gaza would be. What is obvious to anyone who
UncategorizedDecember 25, 2008: Holding PatternArleneDecember 25, 2008 by ArleneDecember 25, 20080288 Today, thank Heaven, it is raining. We’ve needed this so badly, and need much more than is coming down right now. But the cloud cover
UncategorizedDecember 24, 2008: Word Without EndArleneDecember 24, 2008 by ArleneDecember 24, 20080265 To all of my Christian readers I extend wishes for a joyous Christmas celebration. ~~~~~~~~~~ Isn’t Tzipi Livni ashamed? How could she hold her head