Backing Out of a Dead End October 28, 2002 Shalom. There are two reasons to use a map. Most frequently, to know how to get somewhere, which roads to use, where to go. But there’s also a second reason: to know where NOT to go. Sometimes a map will outline back roads, which you are better off avoiding. Other times […]
Read moreSetting Priorities Oct. 24, 2002 Shalom. On Saturday night Ariel Sharon participated in a very late night meeting, which concluded after two in the morning. The meeting was of such dire importance that the Prime Minister himself realized that he had no choice but to become personally involved. Why was the Prime Minister so concerned? Who did Sharon meet with […]
Read moreDeclaring war on Eretz YisraelOct. 14, 2002 Shalom. Tonight we are going to play the game: “Who said it?” Ready? Who said, “Run, grab hills?” Let me give you a hint. The statement wasn’t made yesterday. It was made in a speech almost exactly four years ago, on November 16, 1998. In an article appearing in the Jerusalem Post, correspondent […]
Read moreThe Eternal GandhiOct. 7, 2002 Shalom. There was a time, years ago, when marking the annual remembrance day of the murder of a Hebron resident, or someone I knew personally, I would make it a point to speak about them, especially on the first anniversary of their death. Over the past two years so many people have been taken from […]
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