Israel on my mind and how we teach young adults about Israel? I attended a two day conference on Recharging Reform Judaism. Clearly, the older generation has failed to instill a love of Israel. We’re going to let Israel speak for itself. Then my attention turned to our Country. Trump’s been convicted of a crime … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 233: “Love & Money”
Why do folks think there’s Inflation? According to the Economist Paul Krugman, the facts show Inflation down and tamed. Partisan politics is keeping Inflation on people’s minds along with Corporate Greed. They like the huge profits and want the Party to continue. It will unless “We the People“ act. Tell your legislators what projects you … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 232: “Greed/Self Interest”
There are good things to celebrate, they help our climate and they work. Badgers or Beavers in the UK Waterways create a new Marsh System, preventing floods. Utah has a scheme to save water. We have simple solutions to Climate crises. On the what’s wrong with People ledger?We’ve got Putin saying the taking of Kharkiv … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 231: “Topsy Turvy World”
Let’s rely on facts and not feelings. Today, Hilary Clinton was on Morning Joe, discussing the Oslo accords. I didn’t hear her talk and assume she’s giving everyone the facts. She was there and became a friend of Rabin. The Protests are being dispersed peacefully. This is not 1968. No one has been killed. They … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 230: “Palestinians”
How can you protest when you’re ignorant of the facts? Education is teaching identity politics, when kids should be taught Geography, History, Civics, ethics and morals. The protestors have a myopic view of the Israeli Palestinian conflict. They see victims like them. Protestors have a false narrative. By advocating for Hamas, they’re not liberating Palestinians, … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 229: “Dysfunction”
The news is positive. Arizona and Arkansas are looking to expand abortion rights. Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House, passed the aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. 18 Nations are supporting the US and UK in demanding the release of all hostages held by Hamas. The power rests with Sinwar and according to … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 228: “States Rights”
What does perpetual war accomplish? I didn’t see partying when I was in Israel. Most people have opted out. Everyone has a friend in the IDF or a relative and knows someone who’s a Hostage. It’s not an optimum situation, nor is being proactive, trying to make their population feel secure. That has its own … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 225: “
Hamas Strategy Israel Response Shame on the World’s condemnation of Israel. The Israeli public is suffering deep trauma and injury. They’re against their government and Bibi and Hamas will not survive this war. Change will come to Israel. The two State Solution is still viable. The Ultra Orthodox will serve in the Military. More to … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 224: “War”
My World view: Whether you’re in Israel or America, there are two power hungry Politicians vying for the People’s vote. Bibi, many think is intent on perpetual war with Hamas. The Country can’t afford war. Not if they want to continue building. Tel Aviv has become a metropolis. People are back to work. Tourists are … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 223: “Tel Aviv”
What makes a survivor? Perseverance under hardships. For me and the Jewish people, we have no choice. We survive. I’ll be in Israel soon and I’d like to see the Hostages returned before Ramadan. Of course, Peace would follow. Only Iranian proxies want war. I look forward to a NATO like organization in the Middle … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 221: “Better Days”