Israel
The fantasy of recognizing a nonexistent state
Good intentions lead to bad policy
Anti-Semitism
Palestinians did not invent anti-Semitism, but benefit from it
Anti-Semitism is the oldest hate. In the past, it was naked. Today, it often hides behind “causes.” Historically, a hallmark of anti-Semitism was persecution, culminating in murder and the expulsion of Jews from much of Western Europe, including England, France, Germany, Portugal, and Spain. There was nothing subtle about it.
Culture
Segment of our youth have their head up their anus
Stereotypes are usually wrong, including this one, but what the hell is going on with American young people? Does this seem like I am standing on the lawn and yelling at the clouds? I’ll ask you again later, but if so, I’ve earned it, as opposed to the
Israel
Add 3 more Palestinian lies to the list
It’s time for another installment of Lie Busters. The first chapter, a few weeks back, reported on the Three Great Palestinian Lies, and two smaller ones. We’re back now because most of the pro-Palestine crowd, which includes the pro-Hamas clods, may not be productive at much, but they
Culture
The young embrace an alternate reality
Here’s what I am not thankful about: The generational change in this country that may have catastrophic results, at least for traditional, moderate Americans such as myself. A few days ago, a poll reported that 30% of Americans, 18-34, get their news from Tik Tok. “News” and “Tik Tok”
Anti-Semitism
Stopping anti-Semitism at Penn ain’t that hard
There’s been an outbreak of anti-Semitism at the esteemed University of Pennsylvania, and new president Liz Magill is going about combating it in exactly the wrong way. Actually, she sort of encouraged it when her first mealy-mouthed statement rebuking the Oct. 7 massacre of Israelis did not use the
Middle East
Guest essay: Questions that have no answers
By Rabbi Jill Maderer “How?” — or Eicha? when translated into Hebrew — begins the anguished text of the Book of Lamentations. Chanted while seated on the floor, in the dark, Eicha asks the questions for which there are no answers. Rabbi Jill Maderer, senior rabbi at Congregation Rodeph Shalom, North Broad
Israel
Why Trump’s peace deal is B-I-G
Score one for President Donald J. Trump. The historic agreement by the United Arab Emirates to normalize relations with Israel is, as Joe Biden said in a different context, a Big f’n deal. It is the first Israeli/Arab diplomatic handshake since Jordan recognized Israel in 1994, following Egypt
Israel
Why Palestinians should say yes
“They never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity,” said Israeli ambassador Abba Eban about Israel’s Arab neighbors. This was decades ago, but they are about to miss another opportunity — a peace plan proposed by the United States, announced by President Donald Trump, who is impeached, standing next to