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  As Yom Kippur approaches in Tel Aviv I pray that we personally find forgiveness and peace within each of us. I pray that,  we who are blessed to be  living in Israel, remember our communal obligations regardless of our religious orientation. We are all in this together. Our differences only make us stronger. May Our pleas to the ONE/HaShem/the Name/ be heard. That peace be upon us in Israel and through out the world. We understand what it is to struggle and to witness miracles. We are living in one everyday and every moment of our lives. Breathe in the blessings of life and exhale our eternal gratefulness that we are here this moment to proclaim the glory of LIFE itself. From the Israelseen volunteers. Gmar Chatimah Tova

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My friend Alan Barland  just recently passed away. Someone just reminded me of the interview I did with him in Jan. 2009 on the Gaza war. Having known him for more than 30 years I present this re-broadcast in his name. His insights are still timely.

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Ami Isseroff inspired me to continue the time consuming labor of love : Israelseen. He was a passionate lover of peace and a practical observer of the current affairs regarding Israel. He will be missed. This is a eulogy written by his Brother.

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I have been thinking about what to say for my Passover blog. Every day I receive about 20 emails from a variety of people and institutions regarding the political situation in Israel and the world. I scan them all in order to cull the most interesting and often underreported pieces that reflect intelligent thinking regardless whether I agree with the piece.

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J Street in the USA is holding its convention in Washington D.C.. It pretends to be a “pro peace” and Pro-Israel” lobbying organization. But in reality it is a convention that is anti-Israel and anti-Zionist. Many of its speakers have addressed this convention expressing the tired worn out rhetoric of half-truths and out right lies about Israel, its people and our national intent toward the Palestinians. It is this despicable display of anti-Israeli speakers that evoke cheers from the audience.

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