March 17, 2009: No Shalit Deal
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...
March 15, 2009: Worry and Reprieve
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...
March 14, 2009: As a New Week Begins
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...
March 12, 2009: As a New Week Begins
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...
March 12, 2009: Standing Strong
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...
March 11, 2009: Post Purim
Well, the celebration of Purim — with both its frivolity and its message of import — has ended, and we are back to the every-day...
March 8, 2009: Purim Sameach!
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...
March 7, 2009: Amalek
Motzei Shabbat (After Shabbat) Today was Shabbat Zahor: The Shabbat — right before Purim — for remembering, in which we are obligated to hear the...
March 5, 2009: The Clinton Visit
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...
March 3, 2009: A Close Watch
What we’re watching — what must be watched — is the Obama administration. First, a return to the Durban issue, in several respects. I wish...