What else can we concede?

This is my very close friend and colleague. His opinion piece is taken seriously here in Israel. By Yoram Getzler Co-host of Israelseen MK Benny Begin; my response to Haaretz article “What else can we concede?” Dec 4 ’09   ...

High Stake Tests in Israel

You can also download this study as a pdf file for free here. AbstractHigh stake public tests are the common tool for evaluating students’ knowledge but critically what has also come to be known as national achievements. Nowadays, students have to pass many of these tests...

Internet Campaign: 'No Gilad, No Mosque'

"  A new campaign has been launched across the Internet to close the Al Aksa mosque to Muslim worshippers until Hamas terrorists return kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit, held in captivity since his abduction near the Kerem Shalom crossing on June 25, 2006. A petition...

sukkot

Whew!  The holidays are finally over!  We had 4 holidays clumped together in  a month’s span of time.  All with different purposes and meanings, and I hope you have enjoyed our “shots from Israel” on how we celebrate our festivities.   There...

16 ways you know Sukkot is coming to Israel

Here's a story I wrote for a Long Island , NY paper to try and describe the atmosphere in israel leading up to Sukkot, one of the three pilgrimage festivals observed here... "1. The clang of metal poles and the sounds of hammering are practically constant as Jerusalem’s...

Getting in the Mood...

One of the great things about living in Israel is how easy it is to really "feel" any upcoming holiday. Just take a walk through the shuk and the stacks of honey jars, piles of just ripe pomegranates and barrels of shiny Golan apples all make it easy to anticipate Rosh...

The Rise and Irony of the Zionist Reich

Originally posted on MonkeyPundit.com In what may be the most ironic example of national trauma bonding, Israel's government has policies that have become morbidly reminiscent of Nazi Germany's. For example: According to an article on Haaretz.com, The Israeli government has...

New Developments in Iran's Missile Capabilities

Click here to read full article. Iran is vigorously pursuing several missile and space programs at an almost feverish pace with impressive achievements. Iranian missile technology now seems to be more advanced than that of North Korea. A recent report claims that it...