I would like to take this opportunity to share with you all, a two part exploration of the viability of nuclear weapons in our region of the world.
Several years ago the Jewish people and the State of Israel were the subjects of the ultimate blood libel. We were accused of engaging in the definitive […]
Pictures from the Sulha gathering at Latrun 2007
On the way to the Sulha is a yearly event where Israelis and Arabs get together in an atmosphere of reconciliation. This year’s gathering took place at the Latrun Monastery that is over 100 years old. In this beautiful setting Rabbis, Imans, Sheiks, Sufis, Monks, New Agers, […]
As I read the local newspapers and their on-line cousins I watch my emotions having a picnic with the inflammatory speculations by columnists about the future of Israel. This endless debate presses such political hot buttons that I wonder why there is such a need to take on the Jews in this way. Then again […]
Bonna Devora Haberman founded and directs Mistabra. She is the initiator of 13 year-strong social change movement in Israel, “Women of the Wall”, promoting the roles of women in public sacred space, and the vibrancy of Israeli pluralist democracy. Born and raised in Ottawa, Canada where she studied the texts and traditions of Judaism and […]
I have refrained in the past in sharing some intimate and personal experiences for fear that it would take away from the essence of what Israel Seen is all about. Rather, I felt it important to keep the information in our personal blogs focused on issues rather than personal musings. But with that said I […]
Yoram Getzler, Moshav Aminadav
Once more we in Israel are starting to get excited over US involvement in trying to settle the Israeli/Arab conflict, this time with Saudi Arabia playing a featured role.
As in the past, many people of good will are calling enthusiastically for Israel to be forthcoming, to encourage the Palestinians in particular and […]