No ‘rules’ or ‘red lines’ July 30, 2013 This morning we woke up to a treat. Our favorite piece-partner began renewed negotiations with a formal policy declaration. Abbas, aka Abu Mazen, president of the PA: “In a final resolution, we would not see the presence of a single Israeli – civilian or soldier – on our lands.” This is not […]
Read moreNetzach Yisrael or Judenrein Israel?July 24, 2013 Today we marked two tragedies at the Ancient Jewish cemetery in Hebron. Tomorrow will be the third. The first was a memorial service for Elazar Lebovitch, who was killed on a Friday afternoon, 11 years ago, on the eve of his 21st birthday. He was driving his newlywed friends to Hebron for Shabbat […]
Read moreA taste of Tisha b’AvJuly 17, 2013 The question arises: why, in the year 2013, in the State of Israel, should we still fast on the 9th day of the Hebrew month of Av – known as Tisha b’Av? We are back in Israel, we have independence, we are back in Jerusalem, so why the necessity of a fast? […]
Read moreWho’s afraid of the big bad….July 14, 2013 Who’s afraid of the big bad…. Many years ago I participated in Friday morning tours around Hebron. I clearly remember, one such day, when we were escorted by Rechavam Ze’evi, Gandhi, HY”D. He asked where we would go, and pointed in a particular direction. Someone commented, ‘no, we can’t go there. Even […]
Read moreBeit HaMachpela in Hebron: RectificationJuly 1, 2013 This time of the year is difficult. Last week marked the beginning of ‘the three weeks,’ a twenty-one day period of mourning, concluding with the Tisha b’Av fast, the anniversary of the destruction of the first and second Temples. During these three weeks we refrain from celebrations, such as weddings and other festivities. […]
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