February 19, 2009: Some Progress
We’re not home free, on any score. But this is how matters stand on some major issues as I return to my computer: It appears...
February 16, 2009: Rumors and More Rumors
The rumors regarding the outcome of the election are flying fast and furious. I do not consider it productive to repeat them all here. ~~~~~~~~~~...
February 15, 2009: Incredible
This is likely just one of many incredible decisions that will be made by the Obama government. “Incredible” not in the sense of amazing, but,...
February 14, 2009: Beyond Elections
Motzei Shabbat (After Shabbat)We’re still hanging here, but there is a world beyond this that impinges directly on us. And it’s time to put aside...
February 13, 2009: Hanging and Weary
The system is lousy and many of the people functioning within it are not exactly fantastic either. Those of us who are watching this closely...
February 11, 2009: Moving Along
My report today, of necessity, will reflect a certain amount of confusion. That, right now, is built into the system. So many mixed messages, confusing...
February 10, 2009: Tentatively…with a Hope and a Prayer
The date of February 10 is accurate for the US, but here in Israel it is actually the early morning of February 11. This will...
February 9, 2009: Tu B’Shvat
Today — the 15 of the month of Sh’vat — is the New Year of trees. There is significance to this in Jewish law, from...
February 8, 2009: As Time Winds Down
And the election draws near. I had hoped that my Friday posting would have sufficed. But, in response to some communications I’ve received, I’ll make...
February 6, 2009: Ein Breira
In Hebrew this means “no choice.” Of course, in electoral terms, there is a choice — that is what elections in a democratic state are...