It’s no secret that antisemitism around the world is on an upswing. While the entrenched antisemitism in the Muslim world is disturbing, it is no surprise, and appears to be going nowhere. Over the past few decades, however, it was believed by many that antisemitism in the West was on its way out. From the unbridled [...]
Archive for the ‘Jewish’ Category
Responding to ‘New’ Antisemitism
Posted in America, Israel, Jewish, Media on April 13, 2009 | 7 Comments »
Religious Soldiers and the Establishment
Posted in Israel, Jewish, Media, Politics on April 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I’m probably paraphrasing badly, but someone once told me that the true sign of a liberal is that will stand for anyone’s belief – as long they agree they should have it. In other words, freedom of expression does not apply for those who differ from you. I would hope that is not true for [...]
There is No War on Israel’s Campuses, but Why?
Posted in Israel, Jewish, Politics on April 3, 2009 | 10 Comments »
The fact that there is an ongoing PR war for Israel on campuses is no secret. A multitude of speakers, social events, editorials, student groups on both sides – all devoted to protecting or harming Israel’s reputation on campus in the West.
Much less known is how tarnished the image of Israel is in Israel itself. [...]
Publish It Not in the Streets of Ashkelon
Posted in Israel, Jewish, Media, Ridiculous on February 14, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I’ve waited a few days to post this, in hopes that an English-language newspaper will pick it up, but it appears to be completely off the radar. Israel prides itself on being the Jewish home, where Jews always have been and always will be welcome, regardless of any other factor. Especially the color of their [...]
Preliminary Elections Analysis
Posted in Israel, Jewish, Knesset, Media on February 10, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Early results are trickling in (official Knesset site, but only in Hebrew), and calculations of electoral math has begun. Results, which have been relatively stable seem to suggest that the largest party will be Kadima, headed by Livni, with 28 seats. Yet, she will only be able to claim the premiership if one of the [...]
Celebration of Democracy?
Posted in Elections, Israel, Jewish, Knesset, Politics on February 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Israel pretends to be a free country. However, it seems that when things get a little difficult, the authorities prefer to capitulate in the face of threats, rather than live up to their responsibilities.
Last week, Justice Eliezer Rivlin turned down Mazuz’s request to deny Baruch Marzel from officiating as chairman of the ballot committee in [...]
Tu Bishvat and Haveil Havalim #203
Posted in Jewish on February 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Over at Esser Agaroth, the 203rd edition of Haveil Havalim.
Happy Tu Bishvat
Mazuz v. The Law
Posted in Elections, Israel, Jewish, Politics, Ridiculous on February 7, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Politics as usual. That’s what I should think. It happens all the time. People who hold important positions in the government of Israel act out of self-interest, for cheap political ends, as opposed to representing the people.
Attorney General Menachem Mazuz has long been a particularly disgusting individual of this sort. This past week he made [...]
Dati or Torani?
Posted in Israel, Jewish on February 5, 2009 | 6 Comments »
The community known as “national religious” (dati leumi) has been undergoing many changes over the past 30 or so years. This community, largely congruent with the religious Zionist movement, prides itself for having a “mixed community.” This means that men and women are not completely shielded from one another. However, over the years, a disconnect [...]
What Now?
Posted in Gaza, Israel, Jewish, Middle East on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’m still trying to figure out how enormous of a mistake was committed by entering into this “unilateral truce.” I’m afraid that in our neighborhood, where image sometimes matters more than the facts on the ground, the politicos may have undone any good the IDF worked so hard to achieve.
Apart from all of the lives [...]
