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
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
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
I really don’t know how I feel about the deal with Iran. I tend to look at this situation from the eyes of an American/Israeli and the existential threat that a nuclear Iran represents. Through these eyes, it looks like the beginning of the end. The end of Israel. Once Iran demonstrates that it has … Continue reading
Of course, everyone is talking about the Iran Nuclear Deal especially here in Israel where I am living at the moment. This a place where a national pastime is asking the question “Is this good for the Jews or bad for the Jews?” This question comes up not only in the context of a political … Continue reading
In the last few years, the situation in the Middle East has changed dramatically and positively for Israel. The Arab Spring has weakened Israel’s neighbors such as Egypt. The Syrian situation and the belligerence of Iran has actually strengthened Israel and made it much more powerful and influential in the region. Israel’s demonstration of the effectiveness … Continue reading
Dear readers, I have redone the blog post. It turns out that a draft copy was sent to all my subscribers which had even more grammar and spelling mistakes than normal. I apologize and ask you to read it again. Thanks. These are my views on a very complex situation. Iran is trying to provoke … Continue reading
I am still trying to process my recent eight day experience in Israel. I entered Israel from Egypt, driving from Sharm el Sheikh to the Israeli border at Talba and walked into Eilat. The trip through Sinai was amazing, awesome and beautiful. It took me about ten minutes to cross the border and neither side … Continue reading
Just read a very good op ed by David Brooks which you can read here. When I was in Israel in May, I was blown away the developments in every area from technology to art. I lived in Israel in the 70s and was one of the first to develop a technology based export business. … Continue reading
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