The Statue of Liberty: Remember the Purpose of America

July 4, 2013

Happy 4th of July! America was founded on ideas and principles that had not previously existed in the world. On this Independence Day my hope is that Americans remember the purpose of America and do what it takes to preserve the: “lamp lifted beside the golden door”. This is a good time to honor those … More The Statue of Liberty: Remember the Purpose of America

Honor thy father and thy mother that thy days may be long upon the land

June 17, 2013

These days it’s not cool to say that you read the Bible, to quote from the Bible or refer to it in any way. Although I am what most people would categorize as a secular person, it seems that ancient best-seller has a whole load of common-sense advice that were it adhered to a bit … More Honor thy father and thy mother that thy days may be long upon the land

Values in Trash TV

May 23, 2013

Yes, it’s true. Israel has her share of trash TV. Our screens are inundated with practically any type of reality show you can think of: Big Brother, Survivor, The Bachelor, Master Chef, A Star is Born (=Israel’s version of American Idol), The Voice, X-Factor, clothing makeovers, home makeovers… Considering the size of the country (less … More Values in Trash TV

Egyptian hostages plead to be treated like Israel treated Gilad Shalit

May 21, 2013

The Middle East is full of surprises.   Yesterday I heard Israel’s morality vindicated by the strangest source… “Israel holds her soldiers so dearly beloved that she released 1000 prisoners to get back one hostage, Gilad Shalit. We are seven. Please help us.” This came as a clinching statement in a plea for help, made … More Egyptian hostages plead to be treated like Israel treated Gilad Shalit