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HostageMarch 14, 1998  Yesterday afternoon I witnessed an amazing event during a meeting of Arab and Israeli officers in the middle of a street, covered with rocks and the remnants of firebombs. Rocks had been flying for well over an hour. ‘Palestinian police’ and Arafat’s soldiers did virtually nothing to stop the rioting. The scene looked similar to a game […]

Strangers in a Strange Land – Part OneMarch 8, 1998 For a moment use your imagination: A narrow street, shops, automobiles, horses, push-carts, tens (sometimes hundreds or more) of people milling about, in the middle of the street. Among the people some adorn Kafiyas. Some women wear clothe mask covering their faces. Others only cover their hair. Other men and […]

Hebron-Past, Present and Foreverby David WilderThe Jewish Community of HebronOut of the ClosetFebruary 13, 1998 President Ezer Weitzman opened the celebrations marking Israel’s 50th birthday a few days ago. At that time the highly touted ‘slogan’ was released: “Together with Pride – Together with Hope”. (Byachad b’ga’ava – byachad b’tikva). This slogan effectively exemplifies the Number One Problem plaguing the Jewish […]

The past week or so has been filled with media reports revolving aroundIraq. Israel takes the possibility of an American attack over the skies ofIraq quite seriously. During the Gulf War, the Madman from Baghdadbombarded Israel with 39 missiles. Similar assaults on Israel areconsidered possible with another outbreak of hostilities between the US andIraq. Israeli officials are attempting to downplay […]

Hebron-Past, Present and Foreverby David WilderNext Year Without OsloJanuary 15, 1998 Exactly one year ago the Fink family was honored in Hebron. The Finks, living today in Tel Aviv and Belgium, donated Beit Fink, a two family residence and nursery school in Hebron. Located behind Beit Shneerson, Beit Fink stands as a living symbol of faith. How many people are […]

Who’s Left? November 1, ‏1997                         Last week Israel’s “most-honorable” President, Ezer Weitzmann again opened his mouth and stuck his foot in, as he is so wont to do.  In Beit Shemesh on Wednesday Weitzmann told his audience that it’s not always worthwhile to read the Bible because not […]

The Shuhada Fiasco October 15, 1997 Hebron’s main street, connecting its three Jewish neighborhoods, beginning at the Jewish Quarter-The Avraham Avinu neighborhood, passing Beit Romana, Beit Schneerson, and the Beit Hadassah complex, leading up to Tel Rumeida-Admot Ishai, is called in Hebrew Rechov David HaMelech – King David Street. The Arabs call it Shuhada – the Road of the Martyrs. […]

An Inauspicious DayAugust 23, 1997 A few days ago I had a most interesting experience. It took place early Thursday afternoon. Walking back to our offices in the Avraham Avinu neighborhood from Beit Hadassah I detected a group of about 50 Shalom Achshav people (Peace Now) strolling down the street. I soon discovered that most of them were reporters – both […]

Mirror Image – Part TwoAugust 14, 1997 Following posting of my last article “Mirror Image” I received a number ofresponses similar in content. The following are two of those letters, sentto me by Hebron supporters: Dear David, The no-mirror policy has been in force for the past few weeks. We were alsostunned when we were checked for mirrors a couple […]