“And you shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
One of the major principles of life in Judaism is KINDNESS. The following story from the email edition of the Arutz-7 Israeli news service is an example of KINDNESS in action. IDF Chief of Staff, DM, Meet with Mentally Disabled Soldiers by Chana Ya’arIDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Ganz and Defense Minister Ehud Barak
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“…and with the other held a weapon.” Nehemiah 4:17
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
There are so many negatives in the media about Israel these days, I thought you would enjoy a few minutes about the educational and technical achievements of Israel. As you watch, remember, all this was accomplished as in the time of Nehemiah when: “Those who built on the wall, and those who carried burdens, loaded
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It’s not easy to be Jewish…
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Not today, and certainly not during the United States Civil War. I think you will enjoy this wonderful article from the American Jewish Historical Society about the perseverance of soldiers to celebrate Passover during that war. Enjoy… Passover begins at Sundown on Monday, April 18 this year. http://www.myjewishlearning.com/history/Modern_History/1700-1914/America_at_the_Turn_of_the_Century/Acceptance_in_the_US/Civil_War/Passover_After_the_Civil_War/seders.shtml?HYJH
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Hava Nagila…
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Hava Nagila is to music what the bagel is to food — a uniquely Jewish invention that has transcended its origins and become a worldwide hit. But, for many of us, simply reading the words Hava Nagila starts a melody in our heads; which quickly triggers memories of ‘life cycle” events in our lives. Perhaps
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“Get her the best, he said.”
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Last Sunday I was at Star of David Cemetery to perform an unveiling. I stopped at our Temple’s section and photographed our bench. We have come a long way since the congregation’s first funeral there when we were told not to mention “HIM,” or else. I am a strong advocate of “pre-need” planning since my
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“Surrender… or else!”
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday reiterated that the world body expects Israel to immediately surrender to internationally-backed Arab demands that it relinquish all claims to the Jews’ biblical heartland of Judea and Samaria and half of their ancient capital of Jerusalem. The Jewish presence in the so-called “West Bank,” which includes the eastern half
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Land for Peace, A Perspective
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Every once in awhile, I read something that gets right to the point of a matter. I had wondered about Turkey’s sudden reversal of relations with Israel, and the piece below puts it into perspective. “The more Israel has traded land for peace, the more its staying power has diminished. There is no better place
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