Monthly Archives: August 2010

Thanks for your insight

Posted on August 30, 2010 by plucylew

This is the sort of thing that drives me crazy. The spiritual leader of Shas, one of the parties in the Israeli leading coalition, publicly announced that he wishes Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas would “vanish.” Thank you, Rabbi Yosef, for … Continue reading →

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The Power of Language

Posted on August 24, 2010 by plucylew

It is a rare thing to find heartwarming news articles, especially ones that cover the Middle East. However, I just found out that Israel is now requiring all students to study Arabic, starting in 5th grade. While Arabic is already … Continue reading →

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Damaged Dignity

Posted on August 20, 2010 by plucylew

Within the last few months, the IDF has been dealing with a number of public relations  disasters. It’s not uncommon for an army to havesuch problems, as any military engaging in an unpopular occupation is going to be used to … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on August 20, 2010 by plucylew

Welcome to WordPress.com. This is your first post. Edit or delete it and start blogging!

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