by Sarah WaltonAt first I was going to tell you a story about life on a kibbutz in norther Israel (which I will do another day), but then Gilad Shalit was returned to Israel. For three days afterwards, the news was filled with nothing but Shalit, Shalit, Shalit … and oh, yes, the 470 released “Palestinians. Read More »

By Schmoel Yitzhak There are no more realistic people in the world that the betting experts who regularly set odds at Las Vegas casinos. Whether it’s a sporting event such as the World Series or the Kentucky Derby, the professional betting fraternity always must be realistic to remain in business — and afloat. Read More »

By Simon FischlerWith the return of Gilad Schalit to Israel, his home, it is essential that we remember why Israel the Jewish, democratic, nation state was willing to pay such a heavy price for just one of its boys!Jew, here is a definition of the word from the Merriam Webster dictionary. Read More »

By Schmoel Yitzhak Sweet are the uses of adversity; Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, Wears yet a precious jewel in his head; And this our life, exempt from public haunt, Finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, Sermons in stones, and good in every thing. ———– William Shakespeare, “As You Like It. Read More »

By Simon FischlerIsrael is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. For such a small nation it has such a diverse network of environments. Read More »

By Schmoel Yitzhak”Meet Me Tonight In Dreamland” was a hit song written in 1909 with words by Beth Slater Whitson and music by Leo Friedman. The tune is about Coney Island’s famed amusement park which later would burn to the ground and it comes to mind because of a few recent stories that crossed by desk. Read More »

By Simon Fischler For too long we on the Israeli side of the Arab/Israeli conflict have been telling ourselves that it is worthwhile – if not imperative — to understand the other side. Read More »

By Simon Fischler The burning of a mosque in the Israeli Beduin town of Tuba Zanghariya was a morally, despicable act that must be condemned by all Israelis. Read More »

By Schmoel YitzhakPersevering in the face of obstinacy, the European Union’s Quartet of Middle East peace-seekers once again is trying to get the Israelis and Arabs (alias “Palestinians”) back to the negotiating table. Read More »

By Schmoel YitzhakSo here we are in the wake of Mahmoud Abbas’ stunt before the United Nations and — as the old tune goes — “All The Cats Joined In.”Well, let’s just deal with three of the cats named Dumb (Hilary Clinton), Dumber (Tony Blair) and Dumbest (Bill Clinton). Read More »

ISRAEL NEEDS UNITY TO WINBy Schmoel YitzhakIn 1940, prior to the Nazi lightning blitzkrieg that enveloped France, many military analysts believed that the French army was well-positioned, militarily and strategically, to halt any Germany offensive. Read More »

By Simon Fischler On September 23rd the United Nations will induct into its halls a nation state with national aspirations and policies completely based on anti-semitism. It is no surprise that the U.N. will allow the Palestinians their state. Read More »

By Schmoel Yitzhak “We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.” — Winston Churchill, Speech on Dunkirk, House of Commons, June 4, 1940. Read More »

By Schmoel YitzhakWhen it comes to assessing the U.S. President Barack Obama’s Middle East strategy US merely is the short form of USELESS.The so-called leader of the Free World — whatever that means — has screwed up everything except his expenses-paid vacation in Martha’s Vineyard after which Martha must be turning over in her grave. Read More »

By Simon Fischler How do we judge a person to be good? What characteristics make one an asset to his or her family, friends and community?Being respectful to others, helping those around you, humility, acceptance of differing ideas and cultures, giving back to your community are hallmarks of good people. Read More »

By Sarah WaltonOn Monday The New York Times offered up blackmail and extortion against the United States and Israel on its Op-Ed page. The velvet-coated words of menace were put forth by a former director of Saudi Arabian intelligence and former Saudi ambassador to the United States, Turki al-Faisal. Read More »

By Schmoel YitzhakDuring the New York City administration of David Dinkins a series of assaults by Blacks on Jews in the Bedford-Stuyvesant-Crown Heights neighborhood left many friends and relatives in fear of their safety. Read More »

By Simon Fischler I have been lucky my whole life. My luck started when I was born into a functional family with parents who did all they could to stay together for good and for bad. My mother and father gave me all of the love and patience that was humanly possible. Read More »

This is by far the best explanation of the Muslim terrorist situation I have ever read. His references to past history are accurate and clear. Not long, easy to understand, and well worth the read. The author of this email is said to be Dr. Emanuel Tanay, a well-known and well-respected psychiatrist. Read More »

By Schmoel YitzhakThe surest bets in the world these days are as follows: 1. The sun will rise in the East; 2. Up to twenty Syrian citizens will be murdered by the Assad regime; 3. Arab countries will react to these crimes against humanity as if they are taking place somewhere on the Planet Krypton. Read More »