Author Archives: Victor Rosenthal

Pamela Geller is right

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Victor Rosenthal

I’m seeing lots of criticism of Pamela Geller for almost getting murdered as a result of organizing a “Draw Muhammad” contest as part of a free speech event. I don’t buy any of it. Here are some of the things … Continue reading →

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The worst way to form a government, except for all the others

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Victor Rosenthal

Earlier this week, Avigdor Lieberman decided, for some reason, that he would not join PM Netanyahu’s coalition (yes, he gave ‘reasons’, but nobody takes them seriously). Coalition negotiations with Naftali Bennett’s Jewish Home party, the last to get on board, … Continue reading →

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Ethiopian-Israelis are fed up

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Victor Rosenthal

We have long been the punching bag and scapegoat for everything in this country. People say that they’re with us, that they brought us here. They didn’t bring us here. We came because of Zionism, not like others who came … Continue reading →

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Coalition agreement with Haredim includes too many concessions

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Victor Rosenthal

I have great respect for those Jews who are more observant than I am. I made my personal decision about the degree of observance that is right for me, and for some that makes me an apikoros. But they have … Continue reading →

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Bending the arc — away from Israel

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Victor Rosenthal

Alex, the son of anti-Zionist billionaire George Soros, is starting a Jewish political action committee: Bend the Arc PAC will back progressive candidates by making direct contributions to their campaign committees. It will focus on issues such as income inequality, … Continue reading →

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American Jews: don’t re-make your mistakes

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Victor Rosenthal

You know that I think, and have said over and over, that the Obama Administration is the worst ever for Israel. Now a new poll shows that most Israelis, even those that identify as left-wing, agree with me: When it … Continue reading →

Posted in American Jews, American politics, Iran, US-Israel Relations | 1 Comment

The real motive for Arab terrorism

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Victor Rosenthal

On April 15, Khaled Koutineh, a resident of eastern Jerusalem who was angry about having been delayed at a checkpoint drove his car into a bus stop, killing Shalom Yohai Sherki, 25, and seriously injuring Shira Klein, a young woman. … Continue reading →

Posted in Jew Hatred, Terrorism | 1 Comment

Independence and self-defense

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Victor Rosenthal

Today is יום העצמאות, Independence Day, and I’m reading lots of articles about the significance of an independent Jewish state. “The meaning of independence in my view is, first of all, the ability to defend yourself,” said PM Netanyahu. On … Continue reading →

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