From Israel: A Reluctant Exit
It was difficult this year to leave the rarefied atmosphere of the Sukkah. But, of course, I did leave, and, as is my practice at
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From Israel: Hanging Tough
It is Hol Hamoed Sukkot – the intermediate days of the week-long holiday. The skies are blue here in Israel, and inside the sukkah there
From Israel: Wake Up, Wake Up!
Yom Kippur, in all its weight and power, has passed. We have heard the last blasts of the shofar for this year. Hopefully it has
From Israel: Curse Them!
Just days ago, in the spirit of Rosh Hashana, I wrote an upbeat posting. But that upbeat mood did not last. Could not, perhaps. Just
From Israel: “The Days of Awe”
On Monday and Tuesday of this week, we ushered in the Jewish New Year, 5779, with prayer, meditation and the sounding of the shofar. It
From Israel: Spinning Wheels
Those of you who read my material regularly have an inkling of how much time, effort, and devotion go into my postings. There are, additionally,
From Israel: Don’t Blink
Yes, my friends, I am here. Working hard on another writing project, and laboring mightily to make sense of the news. Did you ever stand
From Israel: Way Beyond Stupid!
There is no “ceasefire” agreement as I write. And I pray it does not come to be. Consider: At the end of prayers today for
From Israel: Have we Have Lost Our Collective Mind?
The situation is so surreal it is difficult to know where to begin. I am not only confused and frustrated, I am livid. Once again,
From Israel: Throwing Up My Hands!
I would like to provide my readers with clear information on what’s happening in this part of the world. I would like a bit of