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By Steve Kramer ALFE MENASHE, Israel — Nicholas Kristof is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist and author, who has written op-ed columns for The New York Times since 2001. Kristof generally highlights human rights abuse and social injustice. His article of July 19, “Who’s Right and Wrong in the Middle East” is not his […]
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Middle East, Steve KramerBy Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO―Hamas agreed to accept all the unaccompanied minors who have sought asylum in the United States so long as they don’t mind living in tents above missile and weapon caches. * The Pro-Russian Ukrainian rebels suspected of downing Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 have analyzed its black box and concluded that the
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire
-Eighth in a series– By Donald H. Harrison BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Whereas the watchword of this publication is “There’s a Jewish Story Everywhere,” at the Hoover Dam, apparently, the motto is slightly different: “There’s a Statistic Everywhere.” Or so one might believe watching an introductory video and taking a math-laden tour of the
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Donald H. Harrison, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food, USABy Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — By now, many of us are probably wondering: Who are the winners and losers in the Gaza conflict? The answers we shall consider, might surprise you. Some of you might think that Israel has emerged as the biggest winner. At first blush, this might seem true.
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Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Middle EastBy Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO-Since airlines are now prohibited from flying over the Ukraine, United Airlines has updated its motto: “Fly the friendly skies and avoid the hostile ones.” * The Kalashnikov Concern, the manufacturer of AK-47s, is one of the companies affected by the new sanctions President Obama has imposed on Russia. In response
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.” —Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California –Anyone following the news might wonder: Why is Israel entering into Gaza—again?! Didn’t they just they
To save face, Hamas puts innocents in harm’s way Read More »
Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Middle EastBy Steve Kramer ALFE MENASHE, Israel — A misleading article in the The New York Times on July 13 spurred me to report about Israel’s latest mini-war in Gaza. I’ve hesitated writing because Michal and I have fortunately been spared being under threat of a missile, or even hearing a siren from a nearby town,
Mainstream U.S media often gets Mideast wrong Read More »
Middle East, Steve Kramer
–Sixth in a series– By Donald H. Harrison CALICO GHOST TOWN, California – A few short miles north of Barstow on Interstate 15 stands the revived Calico Ghost Town, presented by the County of San Bernardino as an insight into its mining past. Wooden sidewalks take visitors past late 19th century stores and mining
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Donald H. Harrison, Travel and Food, USABy Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — Have you ever wonder what the Palestinian notion of a “cease fire” is? The answer is simple: Israel “ceases,” while the Palestinians fires. Only the mind of a Kafka could dream up of a scenario where illusion and delusion are the only realities that Israel faces.
Cease fires only give Hamas time to strike again Read More »
Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Middle EastBy Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — Nothing awakens Jews like a little bit of anti-Semitism. Anti-Semites have a unique way of reminding us why we are special as a people. Whenever I speak to my Bar/Bat Mitzvah students, I like to tell them that, “If we stood for nothing, the rest of
Death cults vs. lovers of life Read More »
Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Middle East
–Fifth in a series– By Donald H. Harrison SAN BERNARDINO, California –As grandson Shor and I continued our tour up the Interstate 15 from Riverside, it seemed only a matter of minutes until we reached San Bernardino, site of the oldest Jewish cemetery in continuous use in Southern California. The Home of Eternity, at 8th
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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, USABy Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO-Lebron James has decided to return to Cleveland and play for the Cavaliers. Inspired by James’ change of heart, Edward Snowden plans to return to the United States and work for the CIA. * Israeli Civilian Prayer: Adonai, please keep my home safe from missiles. Palestinian Civilian Prayer: Allah, please keep
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire
-Fourth in a series– By Donald H. Harrison RIVERSIDE, California –Around the beginning of the 20th century, Frank Miller started collecting bells for what would become the historic Mission Inn here in this city along the Santa Ana River. Eventually, he accumulated 800 bells of various sizes as well as innumerable Christian crosses. People began
Hotel celebrates Presidents, Einstein and Newman Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, USABy Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — President Vladimir Putin is a tough but very effective leader. He is never afraid to take a stand and fight for the interests of his people. True, his methods can be heavy handed at times—if not downright ruthless. His support for Assad in his civil war
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International, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Middle East, USA