Honoring an Auschwitz Survivor

One of the most moving experiences I've had in Israel is meeting Holocaust survivors and hearing their stories. There are many ways in which survivors of the horrific mass genocide at the hands of Nazi Germany are honored. In fact, I came across a moving picture of such an occasion: To celebrate her 104th birthday, …

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Israel Mourns a Loss

Just days from turning 19, a Yeshiva student, officially in the military, but not armed or in uniform at the time, was stabbed to death late Thursday night by Palestinian terrorists. He was the grandson of a Holocaust survivor. He didn't riot.He didn’t throw rocks or firebombs.He didn’t send incendiary kites and explosive balloons.He wasn't …

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A Vision for the Middle East

How might the Middle East benefit from cooperation with Israel? There are many potential benefits, and Israelis and others are projecting what some might be. The Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs is actually promoting what they consider "game-changing transportation and economic incentives to build stability and peace," with their Arab neighbors throughout the region. Check …

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