Lebanon is a powerless country Imagining that they will rid themselves of Hezbollah is ridiculous Hezbollah is an integral part of their very divided nation, which includes Muslims, both Shia and Sunni, Christians, and Druze. Hezbollah supporters are part of the Lebanese army. At the moment, there are quotas in the army of how many … More Is the agreement with Lebanon good for Israel?
On October 13th, I had a very interesting day. Too interesting. By the end of the day, I felt like I had been steam-rolled and it took me 24 hours to bring myself back to normal. Of course, our normal here in Israel, particularly in the north, isn’t normal at all. Our day began with … More Stress poisoning and bombs in northern Israel
Sometimes, in Israel, the conversations you overhear are extraordinary. Sometimes, they break your heart. I was standing in a beautiful overview, looking out on to the northern border of Israel. The hills of Lebanon look the same as the hills of Israel – the Hezbollah flag visible in the village nearest the border the only … More Conversations you overhear in Israel
I wrote this August 28, 2003. 14 years later, the sadness has not changed…. I once knew a boy. He was a beautiful boy. Charismatic and charming and a tiny bit naughty, he was very appealing. So often I find myself saying, “once” and “was”, speaking about people in the past tense. Thinking about people … More The Boy I Once Knew
Inspiration from Zion: This is a Love Story 