Victims of Arab Terror on Edge as Netanyahu Releases 104 Terrorists
Kay Wilson has spent the past 2 ½ years with only one goal in mind – trying to find a moment’s respite from the constant barrage of thoughts, images and sounds that fill her mind. It’s been more than 2 ½ years since she was brutally stabbed while guiding Kristine Luken, an American tourist, through an archeological site in the hills surrounding Jerusalem.
Definition of “Hypocrite:” “Religious Jew living in America”
Every time Israel makes concessions to the Arabs, I hear American Jews voicing their disapproval. But they voice their disapproval with us not only when things don’t go their way–they’ve realized they have to come up with reason to hate the State of Israel and everything that represents Zionist values because if they don’t, it looks like they’re hypocrites.
Shashlik/Kebab/Shwarma/Sabikh-like Borekas
Two very typical Israeli foods, particularly in Middle Eastern restaurants are shashlik and kebab. These words are often used interchangeably, although they mean something different. Shashlik or shishkebab dates back to ancient Persia but was popularized by Turks during the Ottoman Empire, particularly the Turkish soldiers camping out.
Clean Technology Invention Reduces Energy Expenses
We all know what it’s like trying to keep the lights out at home to reduce our electricity bills, but how do companies or even mega-corporations handle that?
Is Kerry the Next Clinton When it Comes to Bringing More Bloodshed to the Middle East?
When Rabin signed Oslo, he set the precedent for Israel’s suicidal attempt to give land away to its enemies in search of an elusive peace. He did this in order to quench his thirst to be known, loved and respected by the world. Bill Clinton supported him in life–and in death. He gave him his full backing every step of the way.
Some Thoughts Prior to Shabbat Va’etchanan
The man had apparently been in some far-off part of the world–Morocco, I guessed, when two young Arabs approached him and told him to follow them. He realized they were armed and wanted to kill him.
The US: A Reliable Ally No Longer?
This past Sunday, the US State Department leaked reports that the Israeli Air Force had hit multiple targets in Syria for the second time in 48 hours.
Predators on the Loose in the Arava
Ten years ago Israeli researchers developed technology that uses predatory insects to grow healthy vegetables. Rather than using toxic chemical sprays that are dangerous to people and the environment, the method, “integrated pest management” (IPM) takes advantage of the natural enemies of bugs and insects to “search and destroy.”
Pre-Tisha B’Av Ruminations
Yesterday, Erev Tisha B’Av, I found myself thinking that there are few things I more nervously anticipate than the day before a fast, It of course has to do with…
Drinking the Wine of the Presidents
Forty minutes out of Jerusalem, 12 miles to the west, is Moshav Ramat Raziel. In 1971, Eli Ben Zaken and his wife came to Israel and bought a house and land on this moshav.
Emanuel: The Most Recognized Symbol in Judaica Giftware
Go into any gift shop in Jerusalem, and the pomegranate design is there on hamsas, jewelry boxes, salt and pepper shakers, matchbox covers, key chains, evening bags, wall hangings, varied embroidered items, and a myriad of religious items. They are the distinguishable mark of the Israeli artist, Yair Emanuel.
Israeli Microbiologists Use the Human Model to Treat Ailing Coral Reefs
Setting apart one section of coral as a control group, he and his TAU team chose an area of diseased coral for testing. Sure enough, the injection stopped the bacteria…
How Will the Forced Exit of Egyptian President Morsi Affect Israel?
An anti-Morsi poster. (WikiMedia Commons)
An anti-Morsi poster. (WikiMedia Commons)
The stunning developments in Egypt, the most populous Arab country and Israel’s largest neighbor, have many wondering how the Jewish state will be affected.
Israel as a High Speed Internet Example to the World
Thanks to John Chambers, the CEO of Cisco, the Start up Nation is about to become digital. It seems as though Israel has been chosen to be the recipient of a new and powerful fiber optic system and will showcase as the first example of an entire state going digital.