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Tasty Traditions of Rosh Hashana

Dateline Jerusalem -- I am a foodaholic.  Other than Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, when we must fast for 25 hours with no...

Our New Year Is at Hand

Dateline Jerusalem -- It is that time of year again as we approach the anniversary of the birth of mankind.  The new year coming in...

The Wonderful Experience of Living in Israel

Dateline, Jerusalem - At a wedding last night, a friend and I were discussing how much we miss having our families with us at...

Heating up in Iran for Afterlife?

Dateline Jerusalem -- August in Israel is the hottest month of the year.  And the most humid.  My air conditioner is on 24/7 …when...

Perfect Setting for Falling in Love

Dateline Jerusalem -- Israel last week celebrated the holiday Tu B'Av (15th of the month of Av in the Hebrew calendar), also known as...

Hitler Redux: Jews Swear Fealty to Democrats

Second of two parts.  Re: “Finally, Blame Is Falling on Roosevelt”  Dateline Jerusalem -- One of the saddest, most shameful aspects during World War II was...

Finally, Blame Is Falling on Roosevelt

First of two parts.  Dateline Jerusalem -- Deja vu?  Exactly four years and one week ago, I attended an international symposium at the International School...

Will Prophecy About Iran Come True?

Dateline Jerusalem -- In general I have been writing about living in Israel, Israel's technological and scientific advancements, and world politics as it relates...

Why Does U.S. Never Learn a Lesson?

Dateline Jerusalem -- This week the U.S. and Europe entered into an agreement with Iran, capitulating to almost all of Iran's demands.  One of...

My Country Tis of Thee

Dateline Jerusalem -- Living in Israel is like living history.  It is a country where old and new blend together, where futuristic high-rise buildings...