Tag Archives: Jerusalem

The Legal Status of Israeli Settlement Activity

Once again Professor Eugene Kontorovich discusses  international law and the status of Israeli settlement activity. Very enlightening to say the least.   h/t BBC Watch

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Celebrate a Unified Jerusalem, Capital of Israel

From 1948 til 1967 the city of Jerusalem was divided between Israel and the nation of TransJordan. Jordan had illegally attacked Israel on the day of her birth and then illegally occupied the city of Jerusalem for 19 years. During … Continue reading

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3-D Tours of Jerusalem, Israel

There is a terrific website that allows the visitor to experience Israel’s most important heritage sites in 3-D. I am starting with the tour of Jerusalem, Israel. Jerusalem Virtual Tours You can visit other cities too: Eilat Dead Sea Mitzpe … Continue reading

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A Reminder of Why I Left the Reform Movement

The following article (after the break) is a repost from December 2011. Last week’s ill-conceived and insulting letter published by some self-important, egocentric, self-styled “Jewish-American leaders” demanding Israel take chances for peace, while ignoring the historical and political realities of … Continue reading

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Yom HaShoah Siren Jerusalem, Israel April 8, 2013

At 10am on Holocaust Remembrance Day, a siren sounds all over Israel. Everyone stops in their tracks to honor the 6 million Jews murdered by the Nazis during WW2. People stand completely still. Traffic comes to a halt. People exit … Continue reading

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