Israel's Sephardic Chief Rabbi, Yitzhak Yosef, delivered one of those mystifying sermons (English) that only true believers can fathom. The problem is that they live in such a cocoon insulated from the rest of the world that neither their spiritual leader nor themselves understand how tone-deaf (aka "racist) they are. In a dvar torah (sermon) he delivered … [Read more...]
Pew Poll: Democrats, Youth Increasingly Alienated from Israel
A new Pew poll contains ominous findings regarding support for Israel among Americans. While support within the Republican Party has risen dramatically, Democrats feel increasingly antagonistic toward Israel and its leadership. Correspondingly, support among Democrats for the Palestinians has risen significantly. Today, nearly 80% of Republicans … [Read more...]
Israeli TV: “Would You Permit an Arab to Get Your Donated Organ?”
There are many times here when I've begun a post saying something along the lines of "Israel has gone well and truly mad." This is one of those nights. A popular Israeli TV presenter, Tzvi Yehezkeli, posed this question to his Facebook followers: "Tell us what you think: should an organ donor be allowed to decide who should receive their donated organ? … [Read more...]
Netanyahu Expects Demise of Non-Orthodox Jewry in Two Generations
#BREAKING Prime minister #Netanyahu says behind closed doors that non Orthodox #Jewish communities to disappear within a generation or two. Ariel Kahana's story in todays Makor Rishon pic.twitter.com/yqQE3HzV8n — Zvika Klein (@ZvikaKlein) December 1, 2017 Here is news everyone knew in their hearts, but Netanyahu was too chicken-shit to admit. In an … [Read more...]
