The film, Exodus,staring Paul Newman and Eva Marie Saint, was release in 1960. None of the key people were Jewish (Newman’s father was Jewish) by the way with the exception of the themes composer, Ernest Gold. I was 15 at the time and remember it well. It had a profound impact on me then … Continue reading
Category Archives: Israel
How Nethanyhu’s need for power results in the destruction of Israel
The situation in Israel is tearing me apart. I love Israel but despise the current government. It appears that Netanyahu will do anything, and I mean anything, to stay in power. He was only form a coalition by bringing in the most extreme elements, and there are many. He formed a coalition with right-wing fanatics … Continue reading
Israel / Jordan / Middle East / Palestine
Is a Two-State Solution Possible
Living in Israel, I often think about the Palestinian situation. For years, there was talk of a Two-State Solution. It first became a significant discussion in the early 90s during the Oslo Peace Process. That talk has faded, and almost no one in Israel or Palestine thinks it is possible. Frankly, I don’t think it … Continue reading
Not such a happy 75th birthday for Israel
Seventy-five years ago, a fantastic event occurred, establishing the state of Israel. It was the rebirth of the Jewish Homeland after some 2,000 years. The United Nations carved the State of Israel out of Palestine, a former region of the Ottoman Empire. It had been under the supervision of the British, who had been given … Continue reading
Remembrance Day in Israel
We are about to start Remembrance Day in Israel, Yom HaZikaron. It is a solemn day. Almost every Israeli has lost family members and friends in the many wars and terrorist attacks this country has experienced. Some 23,000 Israeli soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice for the Jewish Homeland. Some, 3,000, have been killed in terrorist … Continue reading
The End of the Jewish People
by Avram Miller I have been thinking about the significance of being a Jew at this time, in particular, contemplating the survival of the Jewish People. Frankly, I am frightened. I am a Zionist and believe that Jews need a homeland, Israel. History has proven that. Now, this homeland is in turmoil and its very … Continue reading
Israel will stay a democracy
Many of my friends and family in the USA have been reaching out to me to ask about the situation in Israel. They want to know what’s going on, what will happen, and if we’re safe. Therefore, I am writing this blog post to try and describe the situation here, although it is complex and … Continue reading
It takes only one person to infect the world. More of my thoughts about COVID 19 from Israel
If the Ro-the transition rate or the. number of people an infected person infects, the virus will spread. For instance, if one person infects four people in two weeks, those people can infect four people each, or sixteen people. The growth is always exponential. If the Ro is less than 1, the virus will … Continue reading
COVID 19-Handshaking can kill you
There is so much to learn about COVID 19. I think we will eventually be very surprised. Why are Korea and Japan’s numbers so low I think there are two reasons. They don’t shake hands and they wear masks. Handshaking seems to me to be a very efficient means of transferring the virus. Let us say … Continue reading
COVID 19 Exit
The purpose of flattening the curve is to make sure the number of people requiring hospitalization including ICU does not overwhelm the system. Assuming that patients will receive the same quality of treatment in that case, there is no benefit for flattening the curve further. Unless we get a vaccine, the majority of people will get … Continue reading
Two Thirds Done 