Monthly Archives: April 2018

Goodbye, Jewish-American busybodies

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Victor Rosenthal

I want a divorce. Not from my wife, whom I love dearly, but from the liberal and progressive American Jewish community. From those American Jews who believe that they have a special right to judge and advise the state of … Continue reading →

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Restoring the balance between the Knesset and the Court

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Victor Rosenthal

A hot potato today in Israel’s Knesset is the so-called chok hahitgabrut (literally, “the overriding law”) which would provide a way for the Knesset to pass a law over the objections of the Supreme Court. Various versions of such a … Continue reading →

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Diasporism, a bad idea whose time has come

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Victor Rosenthal

With the visit of Jeremy Corbyn to a Passover “seder” hosted by the Jewish anti-Zionist group Jewdas, I became aware – I am way behind in cultural trends – of the ideology of Diasporism. It’s been around for some time. … Continue reading →

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Independence Day

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Victor Rosenthal

Independence Day in Israel is a lot like Independence day in America. There are barbecues, fireworks, weekend camping trips, street fairs, concerts of patriotic music and boring speeches by government officials. Both nations gained independence from the British Empire, and … Continue reading →

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The Devil is in the implementation

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Victor Rosenthal

Yossi Klein Halevi is a wonderful writer. I recommend his book Like Dreamers: The Story of the Israeli Paratroopers who Reunited Jerusalem and Divided a Nation to anyone who wants to appreciate the nuances of Israel’s political tribes. But like … Continue reading →

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The case for regime change in Iran

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Victor Rosenthal

What can or should be done in response to the continuing Syrian bloodbath? And who, if anyone, should do it? In a NY Times column, Max Fisher has described “America’s Three Bad Options in Syria” (he leaves out the fourth … Continue reading →

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No, it isn’t Kent State on the Mediterranean*

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Victor Rosenthal

I talked to an American friend yesterday. She is well-educated and interested in current events, and she was concerned about what was going on at the border with Gaza. She read me an AP news account that was in her … Continue reading →

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The political storm over African migrants

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Victor Rosenthal

Before you can discuss solutions to the problem of the African infiltrators, migrants, asylum seekers or refugees in Israel – call them what you want – you should know the facts. You are strongly encouraged to read about them here; … Continue reading →

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