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Jerusalem Is Ours

Nadav Shragai does a good analysis in today’s Haaretz of how Jerusalem is the key to the entire Mid East peace process.
When it comes to Jerusalem, there is no need to mention either natural growth or natural development; what is at stake is nature itself, the nature of our connection to this city and the [...]

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Protecting the Pedophiles in Beit Shemesh

Was it swept under the rug, or did it not happen?
Today’s Haaretz newspaper has a long article on the story that has been brewing here in our little village. Today’s article states that Haredi parents in Ramat Bet Shemesh who have complained of sexual abuse from teachers in the schools, have been ostracized in [...]

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Who Does Israel Want to Win in Iran’s Election?

Today’s Haaretz suggests that it may even be better for Israel if Ahmadinejad wins in Iran.
Ahmadinejad, with his Holocaust denial and his long series of provocations, drew most of the attention, but apparently had less influence on the nuclear program. There are even senior members of the Israeli defense establishment who share the public stance [...]

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More on Child Abuse – Rabbis in Denial

Since we last wrote about the problems facing the haredi community in Bet Shemesh and other towns, a very prominent Rabbi in Ramat Bet Shemesh has publicly challenged the head of the organization who is helping parents to bring these issues to the forefront.  Obviously, the situation is very delicate.  At what point does an [...]

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Crazy Pronunciations for Hashem’s Name

I was in synagogue the other day and the chazan (the one who leads the prayer service) is going along at a fine pace. His diction was good. He sounded typical middle-of-the-road ‘pareve’ Israeli Ashkenaz Hebrew. Then, he gets to a bracha, and says Hashem’s name with a Eastern-European pronunciation “Adee-Noy”. [...]

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Photos of Israel Collection – Part 3

Classic Photos of Israel Collection:
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Independence Day [...]

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Photos of Israel Collection – Part 1

Classic Photos of Israel Collection: 
Many of our photos have won awards and/or have been published. You may also use them under the terms of Creative Commons License.   Click on images to see larger resolution.  Please rate the photos and add your comments below. Enjoy!
Night Fall

Chabad at the Jerusalem Shuk

Sunset over the Shefelah

Arab Man [...]

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More Bet Shemesh Garbage

Following up on yesterday’s post, to the credit (sic!) of the perpetrators of yesterday’s mess, by this morning, most if not all of them were cleaned up.
However, not to be undersold, today’s leaflet shows that the old bard still has some fight left in him!
Well, I’m impressed that at least this time someone is fessing [...]

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Garbage Politics – Bet Shemesh Style

It’s just a few days before the local municpal elections and the “dirty” politics of Bet Shemesh are heating up.
Residents of Bet Shemesh woke up this morning to a blanket of leaflets all over the streets of Dolev, HaYarkon, HaYarden, and more.  The latest leaflets have been particularly nasty in language, at least for the [...]

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