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Chag Kasher Vesame’ach – Happy Pesach

This blog is going to continue its semi-vacation over the next week during the Pesach (Passover) festival. I probably won’t blog in any serious fashion (unless there’s a major news event) until after the chag (it finishes on 1st April).  … Continue reading

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8th night of Channukah video

It’s the last night of Channukah so what better time to watch this cute video (via the twitter feed of the Israeli Consulate in New York). Channukah same’ach, enjoy what’s left of the festival!

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Good News Friday

Here is another in my “Good news Friday” series to put us into a good mood for Shabbat. I received this beautiful video from several friends this week, and even if you’ve seen it already it’s worth another watch. Enjoy! … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas to my Christian friends

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Here’s some good news from the Independent to contradict the gloom and doom from the Guardian: Crowds return to enjoy merry Christmas in Bethlehem: Tens of thousands of tourists and … Continue reading

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Why Danny Ayalon’s video is driving the Palestinians mad

Finally, Israel is beginning to make its case articulately, as Melanie Phillips writes today. Danny Ayalon’s video, The Truth about the West Bank, has enraged the Palestinians and here’s why: Until now, however, Israel’s spokesmen have largely ignored the fact … Continue reading

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