March 2004 – DavidWilder.Org

Golden Calves

Golden Calves March 31, 2004 Last night, after a full night at the Hazon David Synagogue, I was unsure as to whether I should spend another night there. We knew it was only a matter of time until the troops showed up to evict us and obliterate the synagogue, but the exact time and date were still a question mark. […]

Never Lose Hope

Never Lose Hope March 30, 2004 A few days ago, journalist David Bedin put out a press release that says as follows: “According to reliable sources, Sharon is preparing to announce in Washington his willingness to remain in three ‘settlement blocks’ only: Gush Etzion, the Ariel block, and Ma’ale Adumim. The significance of this is that Israel will abandon the […]

Never Lose Hope

The Little Shahid

The Little Shahid March 16, 2004 Shalom. What does the name Abdallah Koran mean to you? Anything? If not, it should. Abdallah Koran should be a banner-sized headline in all news publications around the world, hard-copy and internet. Why? Abdallah Koran is about 10 years old. His exact age is not 100% clear. Yesterday afternoon Abdallah, before making his way […]

Less than perfect

Less than perfect March 10, 2004 In Hebron, Purim is a very two-faced holiday. “Of course,” you might say, “that’s the way Purim’s supposed to be.” Purim is a day of costumes, makeup, and much fun. The mask’s make it literally, a two-faced day. But unfortunately, that’s not what I’m talking about. Purim in Hebron is a multi-faceted affair. On […]

Vanunu and Tennenbaum, Yes – Federman, No?

Vanunu and Tennenbaum, Yes – Federman, No? March 3, 2004 In a few weeks atomic weapon’s spy Mordechai Vanunu, the Israeli equivalent of the American Rosenberg couple, is due to be released from prison after serving an eighteen year sentence. Vanunu, it might be recalled, was convicted of publicizing Israel’s nuclear secrets, having been employed at the atomic power plant […]