Tag Archives: UK

Sudden Jihad Syndrome in London

A shocking act of sickening violence occurred today in London when two terrorists butchered a soldier in the street near his barracks in broad daylight by axing him to death with a meat cleaver. There are reports that the soldier … Continue reading

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Margaret Thatcher, RIP

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher passed away yesterday at the age of 87.  She was an extraordinary woman, a powerful politician who aroused very strong feelings of warmth or hatred, depending on your political point of view, but rarely … Continue reading

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The twisted logic of Anti-semites

Two incidents in recent days, one minor and one making rather a louder splash, highlight the twisted logic that anti-Semites have to use in order to make any sense of their anti-Jewish conspiracy theories. The first incident, (via Mum) which … Continue reading

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Good News Friday

It’s time for another installment of my Good News Friday series, and since today is both Rosh Chodesh (1st of the month)  and Chanukah, this week’s post will include extra goodies beyond the usual 3 items in honour of the … Continue reading

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Good News Friday – and Wedding Photos!

Here is this week’s Good News Friday installment – including wedding photos! First, the news items. The Wall Street Journal reports on the outstanding international success of Israel’s start-ups (h/t David): It is hard not to be impressed by the … Continue reading

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Good News Friday

Here’s the latest installment of my Good News Friday series. First the bad news. There have been a few antisemitic attacks recently in Germany which led a leading German rabbi to advise Jewish men to avoid wearing kipot (yarmulkes) in … Continue reading

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