Author Archives: Victor Rosenthal

Thoughts on the new year

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Victor Rosenthal

This week I would like to wish all of my readers the very best possible year, in the personal, spiritual and economic realms. I would like to thank the Elder of Ziyon for the opportunity to appear on his pages, … Continue reading →

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Jabotinsky, Netanyahu, and the American debates

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Victor Rosenthal

When I arose at 0330 this morning to watch the American presidential debates, I couldn’t help but think about the concept of leadership – what makes a good leader and why it’s rare to find one who is also a … Continue reading →

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A war between peoples

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Victor Rosenthal

There were eight stabbing attacks by Arabs against Jews in the last four days (as of Tuesday). News item: Speaking to students of Palestinian origin in Venezuela, Abbas explained that incitement was not behind the decision to carry out attacks, … Continue reading →

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American military aid: bad for America, worse for Israel

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Victor Rosenthal

See, you trust in the staff of this broken reed, on Egypt; where on if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that trust in him. – … Continue reading →

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Shimon Peres

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Victor Rosenthal

On Tuesday afternoon, Shimon Peres, 93, suffered a mild stroke. Later that evening his condition worsened, and now (Wednesday morning) he is fighting for his life. I was surprised at how sad I felt. After all, Shimon Peres is a … Continue reading →

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Aftershocks of 9/11

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Victor Rosenthal

Fifteen years ago, America took a punishing blow to the jaw, a strike aimed at its business, military and political centers of power. It was both a military and psychological blow, but above all it was a financial one. The … Continue reading →

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Don’t worry, it will be OK

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Victor Rosenthal

On Monday morning, an underground parking lot being constructed in Tel Aviv collapsed into itself, killing at least three workers and injuring some 20-odd others. As I write (Wednesday) there are still several workers unaccounted for, probably buried underneath piles … Continue reading →

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How a white Jewish guy lost his guilt and found redemption

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Victor Rosenthal

The recent release of the platform of the Movement for Black Lives (M4BL), which accused Israel of genocide and apartheid against the Palestinians (it has since been toned down slightly), gave rise to a spate of mostly predictable reactions: fury … Continue reading →

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