The Heart of the People “On the occasion of the thirty second anniversary of the renewal of the Jewish Community of Hebron, I am happy to convey to the entire community blessings of success and shalom. The right of Jews to live tranquilly in the city of the Forefathers securely, protected from all danger, is not disputed.” So begins […]
Read moreYa’akov in WonderLand or 2084 January 26, 1996 “Ya’akov, Ya’kov, wake up. Today you are going on a classtrip. You’ve been waiting so long – get up and get dressed fast. You don’t want to miss the bus.” Twelve-year old Ya’akov jumped out of bed and, lickity-split, was dressed and ready to go. Today was to be a […]
Read moreDistinguishing between Blood and Blood and BloodJanuary 17, 1996 Whose blood is thicker and whose is thinner? Whose blood is more important and whose is less important? Whose blood is worth more, and whose is worth less? Any distinction between blood, i.e., peoples lives, is pure unadulterated racism. In Israel, racism is forbidden by law. However, in our day […]
Read moreHebron TodayJanuary 7, 1996 Too many times we have to report the darker side of lifein Hebron. Unfortunately this is part of our everydayexistence. However, I also try to fill in ourreaders with the brighter aspects ofHebron. For example thispast Shabbat I had the honor, with nineteenother families from Hebron-Kiryat Arba, to be in Bat Yam. The ride from Hebron […]
Read moreHebron-Past, Present and Foreverby David WilderAn Open Letter from SomewhereJanuary 5, 1996 Dear Shimmy, Nu, how are you doing in your new job? I’ve been trying to keep track, but it isn’t always possible. In the past you didn’t take too kindly to my advice. However, the changes have been so drastic that it would be prudent for you to […]
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