Daily Archives: September 11, 2024
Holy Days and Holidays
MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — I suppose the etymology of the two phrases (Holy Days and Holidays) is the same, but their significance in this day and age is very different. Holidays are a time...
From Sept. 11 to Oct. 7: The evolution of a new world order
As we approach the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the United States, followed by the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in Israel, it’s important to reflect on...
A ceasefire with Hamas is nonsense
Since when did terrorism enter the lexicon of valid political or diplomatic debate? Since when did intellectual up become intellectual down, and the real targets of intended genocide, Israel and the Jewish people, become...
Netanyahu: Jerusalem to cooperate with Jordan to reinforce eastern border
Jerusalem will work with Jordan to strengthen the Jewish state's eastern frontier to maintain "peace and security" in the border area, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Wednesday amid a rise in terrorism throughout Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley.
"We are fighting on...
Ottawa cancels arms-export licenses to Israel
Canada has canceled around 30 existing permits for arms shipments to Israel, including a deal with the Canadian division of a U.S. defense contractor, Ottawa's foreign minister told reporters on Tuesday.
"As for the question...
Trump says Harris hates Israel as vice president calls for two states
Former President Donald Trump repeated his charge that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris hates Israel and that if she is elected president, Israel won't exist in two years, speaking during the debate at the...
IDF publishes video of tunnel where hostages were executed
The Israel Defense Forces released a video of the tunnel in Rafah in southern Gaza where Hamas executed six hostages late last month, with military spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari taking viewers on a...
‘The Bibi Files’ featuring Netanyahu interrogation screens in Toronto
"The Bibi Files" premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on Monday evening. The documentary film features never-before-seen footage of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife Sara, his son Yair, and friends and associates...
Two children’s books for Jewish holidays
Author Sandra Feder notes that Judaism acknowledges a duality in life: with the bitter often will come the sweet, and vice versa. “Sweet wine or grape juice is used to welcome Shabbat on Friday...