UncategorizedDecember 29, 2008: As We ProgressArleneDecember 29, 2008 by ArleneDecember 29, 20080375 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, 20080284 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, 20080384 “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, 20080287 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, 20080339 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, 20080304 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
UncategorizedDecember 23, 2008: A Very Brief LullArleneDecember 23, 2008 by ArleneDecember 23, 20080340 Seems I may have underestimated Mubarak a bit yesterday when I said that Hamas was disenchanted with the Egyptians as negotiators and would likely not
UncategorizedDecember 22, 2008: Who Knows?ArleneDecember 22, 2008 by ArleneDecember 22, 20080368 …what’s going to happen with regard to military action in Gaza. The situation shifts almost hourly, and the politicians are posturing. And so, I will
UncategorizedDecember 21, 2008: ChanukahArleneDecember 21, 2008 by ArleneDecember 21, 20080297 Tonight we light the first candle of our eight-day festival of Chanukah. And so the spirit of Chanukah will infuse today’s posting. It is said
UncategorizedDecember 19, 2008: BrieflyArleneDecember 19, 2008 by ArleneDecember 19, 20080302 “Briefly” Before Shabbat I offer these short items, some of which may be followed up later. There has been no offer by Hamas to renew