Tag Archives: Dead Sea Scrolls

Chag Kasher Ve’sameach – Happy Pesach!

Posted on 26 March 2021 by anneinpt

Before starting this post I looked back, as I always do, to what I wrote last year. And I was shocked at how quickly I’ve forgotten Pesach in the shadow of corona. What a difference a year makes – in … Continue reading →

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The never-ending fight against delegitimization

Posted on 15 December 2017 by anneinpt

Even before Donald Trump’s Jerusalem declaration there was no shortage of anti-Israel agitation going on, as readers of this blog know well. But times are changing, and so are the attitudes of those confronting this bigotry, in particular the Israeli … Continue reading →

Posted in Incitement, International relations, Israel news, Lawfare and Delegitimization, Terrorism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

News catch-up: Palestinian claims; the US vote

Posted on 8 November 2016 by anneinpt

In case you were wondering why I’ve gone quiet during a rather noisy news cycle, it’s because I’m on a much-needed mini-break in Eilat. But holiday or not, it’s hard to avoid the news entirely, so here is a very … Continue reading →

Posted in Incitement, indigenous rights, International relations, Lawfare and Delegitimization | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Good News Friday

Posted on 14 March 2014 by anneinpt

Continuing on from yesterday’s good news, here is today’s bumper crop of Good News Friday in honour of the upcoming Purim. In Jerusalem, 9 tiny unopened Dead Sea Scrolls have been discovered – or re-discovered: An Israeli scholar turned up … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Brian Goldfarb’s Israel trip

Posted on 28 November 2013 by anneinpt

This is another guest post from frequent contributor Brian Goldfarb. This post is different from his (and my) usual posts: it is a sort of travel diary of his recent trip to Israel with his wife and two non-Jewish friends. … Continue reading →

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