There is quite a hullabaloo ongoing with regard to the inclusion of the Otzma Yisraelit faction on the Bayit Yehudi-National Union list (in a technical merger, which means they go their separate ways after the election). In an effort to move past the hysteria and the accusations, I want to …
Read More »Arlene from Israel: Mounting Terror
It’s not dissipating, folks, but rather getting worse. Not an enormous surprise. Here, I hope simply to touch on a few points. . ~~~~~~~~~~ We’re looking at knife attacks. The most recent reported, in Gan Shmuel in the north near Hadera. The attacker hit one person with his car, and …
Read More »Arlene in Israel – May You Live in Interesting Times.
This phrase is usually identified as an “old Chinese curse,” while in fact it is neither old nor Chinese in origin. What it is, clearly, is ironic, which is why I am using it: Our “interesting” times are often overwhelming – filled with turmoil and confusion. Oi! Could we do …
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