Israel – Page 21 – Inspiration from Zion: This is a Love Story

Freedom of speech: Who is free? Who is talking? And more importantly – who isn’t?

September 6, 2014

We have seen the streets of London, Paris and even Washington full of people screaming for the annihilation of Israel “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free (of Jews). We’ve seen Moslems preaching Sharia on the streets of the major citiesof the world, denouncing the west and western values. Many, I’m sure, … More Freedom of speech: Who is free? Who is talking? And more importantly – who isn’t?

Hopefully in the future there will also be miracles for us. We are going to need them.

September 4, 2014

I don’t think people realize how small Israel is… because we are so small a terrorist act that kills 5 or 7 people is like the 9/11 attack in America. During Operation Protective Edge 72 people were killed. Can you imagine experiencing the attacks of 9/11 14 times in two months? Many are left with … More Hopefully in the future there will also be miracles for us. We are going to need them.

Davka happy – at least for a few moments…

September 2, 2014

Davka is a word in Hebrew that describes an attitude. It combines stubbornness and action taken although (or maybe because) someone else would prefer it not be… the davka attitude can make Israelis very annoying but it is also a major part of what makes us strong. The davka attitude, directed at the anti-Semites, BDS’ers … More Davka happy – at least for a few moments…

Israel, not what you think…

September 1, 2014

Welcoming IDF soldiers home from war, rejoicing that they are alive… what could be more Israeli? They type of celebration seen in the video below is as Arab as it gets. An older woman sings out in piercing tones words of greeting, words of blessing. The other women join in. To western ears their tone … More Israel, not what you think…

Ceasefire, winners & losers.

August 27, 2014

As we move in to yet another ceasefire I can’t help thinking that only in Israel can winners also be losers. And that losing can be very dangerous… How can Israel accept a ceasefire an hour after a citizen is killed by Hamas rockets, others critically injured forcing paramedics to give emergency care under rocket … More Ceasefire, winners & losers.

I don’t want a ceasefire.

July 17, 2014

Again we are hearing news of negotiations for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. The world media seems jubilant. I am not. I don’t want a ceasefire. I want peace. Real peace. A ceasefire means ceasing to fire. It makes no mention of putting down weapons, or taking a step further and “beating swords into … More I don’t want a ceasefire.

The last time…

July 13, 2014

Israelis are often looked at as a blood-thirsty, war-mongering people. In fact the opposite is true. We hurt ourselves, our people and the sovereignty of our country for the glimmer of a hope for peace. Israelis are dying for peace. Literally. The song in the video below is from 1975. It is a promise from … More The last time…

We’ve made our choices. What about you?

July 12, 2014

“Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live!” (Deuteronomy 30:19) The IDF, is Israel’s army, the Israel Defense Force, or in … More We’ve made our choices. What about you?

15 Seconds: The Reality of Missile Bombardment

July 8, 2014

This is the reality in southern Israel now. Terrorists are bombarding us with missiles. Today the attacks were expanded and even reached Tel Aviv. This video is old which just shows you that this is not the first time Israeli civilians have been subjected to this unbearable reality. This is the context of Operation Protective Edge. This … More 15 Seconds: The Reality of Missile Bombardment

The difference between “them” and “us”

July 7, 2014

Last week the parents of sixteen year old Mohammed Abu-Khdeir from Jerusalem reported to the police that their son had been kidnapped by Jews. After a brief investigation the police found the body of Mohammed Abu-Khdeir. He had been hit on the head and burnt while still alive. No one wanted to believe that this … More The difference between “them” and “us”