This is what’s happening on the ground in Israel. Hamas targets Israeli civilians for destruction. Israeli citizens have 60 sec to respond, get to the nearest bomb shelter and wait for the all clear signal to return to normal life. When Israel bombs Gaza, they text the Hamas leadership and others to clear the population … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Stand with Israel
You can overplay your hand. What do I mean? Yesterday morning, 7/9/14, I listened to WNYC while they were interviewing a spokesman for Hamas. I don’t know the names of either the interviewer or the spokesperson, but we were horrified by his candid description of his ideological beliefs. He was asked about the kidnapping and … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: An Update on Operation Protective Edge
Dear readers, it is with a heavy heart that I resume writing today. I had the opportunity to sit in on a conference call with Lt. Colonel Peter Lerner of the Israeli Defense Forces, once again. (The first time was after the kidnapping and murder of the 3 Israeli teens.). Israel is trying to restrain … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: An update on The Gaza offensive by Lt Col Peter Lerner
Dear readers: The Israeli community has requested we show our support for the safe return of the 3 Israeli teens kidnapped and urges everyone to join with them by using #bringbackourboys. Good idea! It has been used before when we stood by “our girls” in Nigeria. #bringbackourgirls. Don’t forget the kids! There should be … More Public Advocacy: Photos of 3 Kidnapped Israeli Teens
Dear readers: The Israeli community has requested we show our support for the safe return of the 3 Israeli teens kidnapped and urges everyone to join with them by using #bringbackourboys. Good idea! It has been used before when we stood by “our girls” in Nigeria. #bringbackourgirls.
This morning I chose to sit in on a conference call with other Americans, Israeli’s and a Lt. Colonel from the IDF. We are all concerned about the fate of the three teenagers and wish the safe return of Gil-ad Shaar (16 yrs old), Naftali Frenkel (16 yrs old, holding dual citizenship with America ) … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Three Teenagers were “kidnapped” in Israel! How do we choose to respond?
Hi everyone: I have noticed that something has happened on my site. Under the guise of leaving a comment, people and organizations are self advertising using a “track Back”. I am not familiar with this technique, but I will become knowledgeable. Which leads me to a new idea? Sponsorship of this site! I’d like … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: A questions on New Directions?
For some of us, Israel embodies our spirit. The stiff necked people, proud, strong, who are not afraid to question anything and anyone! Nothing, no topic is sacred, not even God’s word. That’s why, we are told, God loved the simple shepherd, who questioned his word. Perhaps that’s why I have embraced Judaism, no other … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Why I’m proud to be a Jew
The art of listening carefully. When some people speak, you have to listen. When John Kerry said, Israel will make Peace with The Palestinians or there would be a Third Infatada, he knew ! No, not the rocks and bomb type, but the Monetary kind. Like Thomas Friedman echoed in the NY Times, 2/5/14, European … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: The art of listening