These words are written in the London Underground and announced on the loudspeaker to warn travelers of the gap between the tube (for you Americans that’s – subway) and the station platform. “Mind the Gap,” be careful, don’t trip. After ten days in beautiful London my thoughts are on a different gap. The culture gap. … More Mind the Gap
People who insist on doing the right thing are often disliked. They are considered annoying and others often wish they would just shut up and go away. It’s no different for countries. But Israel is not shutting up and we aren’t going away. As our Prime Minister strives to save the free world from the … More Because it is the right thing to do…
Americans like it simple. Put on a ten gallon hat, make it white and you’ve got your “good guy”. Make it black and you know “that cowboy ain’t no good”… In the Middle East there aren’t any cowboys and people can’t be divided on the lines of race, culture or even religion. There are Moslems … More There Aren’t Any Cowboys in the Middle East
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 this video is from 1975. It is a promise from a … More I promise you, my dearest daughter, this will be the last war…
Exactly one week after Memorial Day commemorating the Holocaust, the community gathers together to remember and honor our fallen soldiers and the victims of terrorism.
This truly is a beautiful land…
This man sells fresh eggs in the local market. He always has a smile ready and, if you stop to talk with him – a kind word. Twice a week you can see poor people lining up at his stand. At the end of the day he gives them eggs that he didn’t sell that … More Spreading happiness in the market
As Mr. Obama strolled past the cameras, he oozed charm, turning it up full volume. He seemed to take adulation as his due and did his best to soak up as much of it as possible. With the finesse of the best Hollywood actors he seemed to know exactly where the cameras were at every … More Celebrity vs. Humility
Next time you see “demonstrators” on the news “just” throwing rocks remember little Odelia. … More A miracle for Adele
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Inspiration from Zion: This is a Love Story 