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The Longshoreman Philosopher Eric Hoffer – The Jews are a peculiar people

August 28, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Eric Hoffer

In 2000 the Hoover Institution Archives acquired the papers of the American public philosopher Eric Hoffer. The papers fill 75 linear feet of shelf space and contain extensive draft writings and journals by Hoffer, many of them unpublished. They are now open for research. He was a voice in the wilderness and was uncannily prophetic. As the New Year Rosh HaShannah approaches his voice is timeless as the events in Iran turn ugly.

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Friday Walk in Tel Aviv

August 27, 2010 | 5 Comments »

Scene Tel Aviv

A walk around the city that includes Rabin Square, Rothchild Blvd, Achad HaAm St. and the Meze Cafe, and Organic Market on Shenkin Street. Watch the video

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Gilad Shalit Marks 24th Birthday Still in Captivity

August 27, 2010 | 2 Comments »

gilad shalit

Human Rights Groups Must Launch Campaign for His ReleaseJerusalem – At a moment when he should be celebrating with friends and family, Gilad Shalit will be marking his 24th birthday tomorrow still in captivity and without access to the care to which he is entitled under international law.  While non-governmental organizations (NGOs) repeatedly target Israel for alleged violations, Shalit’s plight remains largely ignored by these self-proclaimed “human rights groups,” notes NGO Monitor, a Jerusalem-based research institution.

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Arabs vs. the Abdullah Plan Comprehensive Analysis

August 26, 2010 | 7 Comments »

n November 2008, the Palestinian Authority took out full-page Hebrew-language ads in four major Israeli newspapers, presenting the text of the Abdullah plan, proclaiming that its adoption would result in diplomatic ties and normal relations with the entire Arab and Muslim world.

by Bruce Maddy-Weitzman Middle East Quarterly Summer 2010, pp. 3-12 (view PDF) http://www.meforum.org/2729/arabs-vs-abdullah-plan

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Torah Bible Portion Ki Tavo Living in the Promised Land

August 26, 2010 | 11 Comments »

Joshua by Phillip Ratner

Commentary by Ariel Ben Avraham of Safed, Israel. Illustration by Phillip Ratner Ratnermuseum The portion of this week is one of the most profound in the Torah, because it illustrates the meaning of our connection with the Creator. In last week’s portion, we exit the Land to fight our wars; and in this week, after those wars, we come to the Land: “And it will be, when you come into the Land that the Lord, your G-d, gives you for an inheritance (…)” (Deuteronomy 26:1).

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Brigitte Gabriel’s speech delivered at the Intelligence Summit in Washington DC Excerpts

August 25, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Brigitte Gabriel

We gather here today to share information and knowledge. Intelligence is not merely cold hard data about numerical strength or armament or disposition of military forces. The most important element of intelligence has to be understanding the mindset and intention of the enemy. The West has been wallowing in a state of ignorance and denial for thirty years as Muslim extremist perpetrated evil against innocent victims in the name of Allah.

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