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The Glorification of Nazi History in Lithuania | Natan Schaapkens
The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights states the following: “Conscious of its spiritual and moral heritage, the Union is founded on the indivisible, universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality and solidarity; it is based on the principles of democracy and the rule of law. It places… Continue Reading News Source: blogs.timesofisrael.com
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When Fantasy Meets Reality, Tragedy Inevitably Ensues | Jonathan Schreiber
The current government of Israel is populated by some excellent politicians. By excellent politicians, I mean to say they are very good at building a political base, scaring up a boogie man to whip up that political base, leveraging current events to their advantage, always having a… Continue Reading News Source: blogs.timesofisrael.com
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Global Warming vs. Kanye West | Yonatan Birnbaum
Queen Esther We are all pretty familiar with the story of Purim. There’s the mock-worthy king who controls the vast Persian empire. We got Mordechai, a pious Jew who doesn’t flinch in the face of evil and on the other end, Haman, a sinister minister (BOOOO!!!) who holds a personal… Continue Reading News Source: blogs.timesofisrael.com
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Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich to speak to US-based Israel Bonds group on his first US trip as minister
(JTA) — The U.S.-based Israel Bonds organization is set to host Bezalel Smotrich, a far-right Israeli government minister, at an upcoming conference. The decision stands in contrast to hundreds of rabbis who have said they will not welcome Smotrich, the finance minister and… Continue Reading News Source: www.jta.org
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The attacks in Hawara are acts of terrorism | Fred Hidvegi
The attack in Hawara, killing two Israelis by a Palestinian, was followed by unprecedented settler violence. They reacted with a kind of visceral violence, they were so brutal in a way that Israelis usually like to imagine Palestinians behaving. The government likes to paint every crime… Continue Reading News Source: blogs.timesofisrael.com
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Short Poem, inspired from Parsha Tetzaveh | G. Orah Adarah Paris
A short poem I wrote inspired by Parsha Tetzaveh, Exodus 27:20 Forever Shall Remain “And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continuously.” Dear God, we thank you for this gift, To… Continue Reading News Source: blogs.timesofisrael.com
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Hard-liner Bezalel Smotrich was just put in charge of Israel’s settlements. Here’s what that means.
(JTA) – Last week, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich got one of his longtime wishes: authority over the civilian life of settlers, and some Palestinians, in the West Bank. The role is a chance for Smotrich, a right-wing firebrand and staunch advocate of annexing… Continue Reading News Source: www.jta.org
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Castaway bliss on Silhouette Island, Seychelles | Motti Verses
The powdery white sands and the endless jungles of Silhouette are clearly seen from the jetty surrounding the island. It was during a romantic sunset special intimate cruise with my beloved. Holding a glass of champagne in my hand, while the vessel was rocking fiercely, I was suddenly… Continue Reading News Source: blogs.timesofisrael.com
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A US trump card in Gulf geopolitics: Capacity-enhancing security cooperation | James M. Dorsey
If played well, security is the United States trump card in stabilizing relations with its Gulf partners and competing with China for regional influence. In a just-released report, Middle East scholar and former Pentagon official Bilal Y. Saab argued that security entails far more than arms… Continue Reading News Source: blogs.timesofisrael.com
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Of Papyri and Plagues | Richard Kronenfeld
Embed from Getty Images My congregation, Young Israel of Phoenix, recently began receiving copies of Toras Avigdor, a weekly booklet featuring the teachings of the late Rav Avigdor Miller zt”l on the weekly parashah (Torah reading). While perusing the issue about Parashas Bo, which… Continue Reading News Source: blogs.timesofisrael.com