Aug 5
Only months ago, our attention focussed on revolts and protests across the Arab world: millions of people demanding an end to the yoke of oppression and dictatorship. Like uncontrolled wildfire, the flames spread from Morocco to Iran, Yemen to Syria. The future of the Arab world – its potential, its promise – was altered imeasurably.
“Regarding the Limits of Permissible Zionist Support for Israel and the Correlating Obligations Upon American Jews.”
The full text of the teshuva, at the Center for Jewish Ethics’ website, can be found here. Read more
Atonement Day came and went this year. The Jews pled their case before their Creator, begging for a line in the Book of Life. I am still breathing. I count my blessings, and move on.
Socialist enclaves. The revival of an ancient language. Oases in the desert. A Hebrew metropolis. A Jewish Democracy. Bamba, nargilla, El Al.
This day, Israel, the Jewish State, the Third Jewish Commonwealth, turns sixty. I’m sure the country is replete right now with flags and parties and many a drunk Jew. Read more
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