israeli politics

What did I learn from the speech of the knesset member Aimen Odeh urging Arab army soldiers to throw their weapons into the faces of the Israelis?   That he sees us as Russians destroying the freedom fighting Ukrainians.   Even though I agree that we should not be in the West Bank, I think he would have done better for the Arab people had he tried to reduce the reasons Israel is being more aggressive.   But I really wish Ahmed Tibi was working with the government, it is a tragedy for me that he got fed up years ago.  I fear that for him it is too late,  and I hope it is not too late for us all to come together.

april 11,2022 – too late Read Post »

israeli politics

Three funerals today for the guys who were killed on Thursday evening.  One after the other.  I imagine the terrorist watching them from the bench opposite the bar,  picking them out as the first to kill, then emptying his gun on the whoever’s nearby.  And not only is he responsible for the three dead, he’s also responsible for the trigger-nervous soldiers who are killing anyone they see as threatening to them.  So there are funerals on both sides.  And who knows how many more there will be.

april 10, 2022 – funerals Read Post »

israeli politics

The only prep on my mind is the one for my colonoscopy on tuesday.  The instructions are so complicated they can only be followed by those who are anal retentive, but their purpose is the opposite.  Anyway as soon as I’m finished with that we’ll start cooking.  then maybe I’ll share a recipe for my potato kugel.

april 10, 2022 – passover prep Read Post »

israeli politics

Did you ever really understand the principle of “An eye for an eye” – We’re not only mourning the loss of three very important men – men who contributed a great deal to those around them – but we’re wondering what the hell could be accomplished by killing and injuring a bunch of peaceniks.  The situation of the people of Jenin could not be helped by the number of terrorist attacks.  The tens of thousands of workers who snuck through the fence knew that the holes in the fence were intentional – and now will be ‘repaired.’  The family of the terrorist who, apparently helped plan the attack, will have their house blown up and they will have to continue to hide out or be arrested for a long time.  And Dizengoff Street will continue to be the center of pleasure for Tel Aviv. What possible good could it have done?

april 9, 2022 – life goes on Read Post »

israeli politics

Tel Aviv University mourns the loss of Tomer Morad, a fourth-year student in the School of Mechanical Engineering, and Eitam Megini, a third-year student of Psychology and Computer Science, who died in the terrorist attack in Tel Aviv last night.

The university extends its deepest condolences to the mourning families.

We send strength to Tomer and Eitam’s classmates and professors, who have lost two much-valued and beloved students and friends.

This is a moment of trial for all of us at Tel Aviv University and in Israel.

Together we will stand against the wave of terrorism; together we will safeguard our community’s resilience and unity.

 

Prof. Ariel Porat, President.

Prof. Mark Shtaif, Rector.

Mr. Gad Frank,Director General

Ms. Lior Hazan, Chairwoman of the Student Union

 

 

Tel Aviv University mourns Read Post »

israeli politics

The morning after.  The purpose of a terror attack like this is to disrupt the sense of security of the population, and it works.  The two Kfar Saba boys killed last night were not at all the only victims.  The places in Tel Aviv and Jaffa will never mean the same thing = the Jaffa theater where I appeared last month, will now be the place where the terrorist was killed.  Dizengoff will always carry a sense of suspicion and sadness as well as its center of joy.  My grndchildren will have nightmares for years.  But we have no choice – we will keep calm and carry on.  


april 8, 2022 – keep calm and carry on Read Post »

israeli politics

The search is on for a terrorist who has killed 2 and injured 18 others – In the west bank they’re already celebrating, but we’re locked in and checking on everyone we know in the neighborhood.  My grandchildren are all with different friends in the area, and their parents are stuck in a theater.  Poor dog has no one to take him out or feed him – and who knows when the killer will be caught.  Would love to share better news with you – but I’ve still got friends I haven’t been able to reach and I gotta go.

 

april 7, 2022 – looking for a killer Read Post »