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Israel at War: 2023 to today Archive – Retire

October 17, 2023

Tal Hartuv: "And God saw it was bad"

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December 10, 2022

Dutch Glory: A smiling Anne Frank on a bowl amid tulips and chocolate sprinkles

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October 13, 2022

Tabo or "Taboo"? Inadvertent ad on an Israeli news site.

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September 21, 2022

Why is Likud boycotting Asaf Liberman?

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Archive – Retire Jewish Identities

September 8, 2022

Once upon a time in Israel . . .

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Archive – Retire International Perspectives

January 14, 2022

Is US Holding Israel's Iron Dome Hostage to an Iran Nuke Deal?

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Antisemitic Narratives Archive – Retire

November 1, 2021

This Lie Would be Laughable if People Were Not Taken in by it

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March 4, 2021

Chutzpah: Missionary Ads in Times of Israel

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February 21, 2021

COVID Mask Controversy -- Is it a Civil Rights Issue?

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November 9, 2020

Bibi-Biden / Bibi-Trump: Big Difference

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October 24, 2020

What does the Mobility Report teach us about lockdown and non-lockdown countries?

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October 22, 2020

Who's Jealous of South Korea, Sweden or Japan?

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October 17, 2020

My Two Favourite Doctors Weigh in On COVID-19

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October 8, 2020

Collateral Damage in the War Against COVID-19

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October 8, 2020

Coronavirus War in Israel: What is a regular citizen to do? Lockdown and Risk Factors

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June 4, 2020

Gazan Living in Egypt Posts Death Threat to Israeli Citizen

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Antisemitic Narratives Archive – Retire

April 18, 2020

Aislin: Swastika for Freedom in the <em>Montreal Gazette</em>

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Miscellaneous Essays and Commentary Archive – Retire

March 9, 2020

If Cyprus was Like Israel

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Miscellaneous Essays and Commentary Archive – Retire

February 28, 2020

Election Paralysis? Let Me Help.

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Miscellaneous Essays and Commentary Archive – Retire

February 11, 2020

Kirk Douglas: Academic Study Comes Out in Time for His Memorial

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Miscellaneous Essays and Commentary Archive – Retire

February 9, 2020

Ben-Dror Yemini: Not Always Saying What is Comfortable to Hear

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Miscellaneous Essays and Commentary Archive – Retire

January 29, 2020

Deal of the Century: Changing the Language If Not Much Else

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Miscellaneous Essays and Commentary Archive – Retire

July 27, 2019

EVERYONE is Making Trauma Worse for Philippine Kids in Israel

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Miscellaneous Essays and Commentary Archive – Retire

July 7, 2019

Takah Killing Stirs the Pot - Racism Floats to the Surface

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Antisemitic Narratives Archive – Retire

March 10, 2019

What Jew-Haters Really Want, What We Should Do About It

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February 26, 2019

2019 Elections in Israel: Avi's Voting Guide

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Miscellaneous Essays and Commentary Archive – Retire

January 23, 2019

Former Haifa Mayor, Yona Yahav, and Reflections on Political Vision

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December 25, 2018

Setting Your Tu Bishvat Seder Table

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Miscellaneous Essays and Commentary Archive – Retire

December 19, 2018

Rabbi Sacks: The Arabs Are Our Cousins, Not The Muslims

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Book Reviews Archive – Retire

September 13, 2018

What Justice Demands: Has Trump Read This Book?

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Miscellaneous Essays and Commentary Archive – Retire

September 3, 2018

American Jews -- Galloping to the Polling Stations in Israel?

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Antisemitic Narratives Archive – Retire

August 3, 2018

When Israeli Medical Care Pays For Anti-Israeli Terrorism

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August 3, 2018

The Women's March: What Do You Say To The Kids?

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Miscellaneous Essays and Commentary Archive – Retire

July 25, 2018

Medical Care For Non-Israeli Arabs In Israel?

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December 30, 2017

Times of Israel: Start Thinking About What You Write!

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October 13, 2017

Hanukkah Gifts: Wrapping Paper, Gift Bags and Boxes

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Miscellaneous Essays and Commentary Archive – Retire

December 29, 2016

Dear John (Kerry): No "E's" For Effort Handed Out Here

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December 26, 2016

Arab American Institute Predicted UNSC Resolution 2334 In October

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December 23, 2016

Joseph Aaron Stang: Galut, The Court Jew, And Arab Law

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December 21, 2016

Hanukkah: Eight Candles, Eight Interpretations On Civil War

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Antisemitic Narratives Archive – Retire

December 13, 2016

What To Do When Missionaries Come Knocking On Your Door In Israel

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Book Reviews Archive – Retire

December 4, 2016

Book Review: A Destiny Of Memories, By D. Ramati

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Miscellaneous Essays and Commentary Archive – Retire

October 15, 2016

Why Are There Exactly 72 Virgins Waiting In Heaven For The Islamic Martyr?

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September 29, 2016

Why I Am Going To Drown My Apple In Honey This Year

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September 26, 2016

Does Hillary Need To Atone For Her Handling Of The 1975 Rape Case?

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September 24, 2016

Kirk Douglas – Can You Really Liken Trump To Hitler? Really?

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July 28, 2016

Who's In Cahoots With The Russians: Hillary or Donald?

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July 21, 2016

Rosh HaShana Dinner -- Cards, Customized Invitations, Dinner Plates and More

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June 22, 2016

Nir Barkat: How To Beat Terrorism

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June 18, 2016

Surprise: Poor American Muslims Are The Victims Of Orlando Terror

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Antisemitic Narratives Archive – Retire

May 30, 2016

Time Running Out - #Anthroboycott Against Israel

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April 13, 2016

Watch Your Language, Ynetnews!

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April 2, 2016

I’m Reading From THIS Passover Haggadah This Year

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March 30, 2016

Yisrael Katz: Belgian Chocolate and Terrorism

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March 9, 2016

Purim Parties and Gifts

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March 6, 2016

Reflections on the French Flag Filter

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March 5, 2016

Postcards from Israel

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January 12, 2016

Coming Home/Missing Home: Toronto and Israel

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November 15, 2015

(Pro-) Zionists: Potentially Divisive Disagreement Unnecessary

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October 21, 2015

Should Arab and Jewish Terrorists Be Treated Equivalently?

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Archive – Retire Zionist NGOs and Individuals

September 29, 2015

Steven Blowers: Why Do I Call Myself a "Christian Zionist"?

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September 25, 2015

Sheri Oz: When a Judge Says She Was Raped

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August 20, 2015

Sukkot Gifts and an Invitation to a Sukkot Meal

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August 9, 2015

About This Blog

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August 9, 2015

Jerusalem Tiles iPad Sleeve

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August 8, 2015

Hand Painted Classic Armenian Jerusalem Ceramic Art

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