WordsSept 30, 2002 Shalom. Tonight I’d like to speak to you for a few minutes about a subject, which on the face of it, is very dull and boring. That subject is, simply, words. Having authored countless articles and news releases over the past seven or eight years, I have an appreciation for words. Anyone who follows the press knows […]
Read moreSuccot Terror AttackSept. 23, 2002 Shalom. At about 6:20 tonight an Arab terrorist opened fire on Jewish visitors in Hebron, near the Avraham Avinu neighborhood. One man was killed and two or three people were wounded, including two children who were shot in the legs and are listed in moderate condition. During the Succot holiday, thousands visit Hebron. Today was […]
Read moreThe utmost example of true faithSept. 23, 2002 Shalom. This commentary is ususally concerned with political issues, about Hebron, or Israel in general. Other times it deals with human interest stories. As we are presently in the middle of the Succot holidays, tonight, I’d like to make a switch and give a short ‘dvar torah’ or religious analysis of our […]
Read moreFive Hundred Meters and Five MinutesSeptember 9, 2002 On September 2nd, I experienced one of the most bizarre events I can remember. Deputy Minister of Construction and Housing, Rabbi Meir Porush of Agudat Israel, arrived to visit Hebron. Meir Porush is a very good friend of Hebron and was quite instrumental in the past, providing assistance for major building projects. […]
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