The New Guards

These courageous Israelis are a wonderful example of love for our land. They aren't attacking our Arab neighbors, Jah forbid, but they are defending themselves and their properties. Kol Hakavod!

Baruch Dayan Emet

Jo Amar, one of the true greats of all Jewish music, passed away this Friday. May his memory and music foster greater Sephardic Pride among all Jews. His music may be enjoyed in the video posted at the bottom of the previous link, and in this video. Blessed is the True Judge.

The Root of the Struggle

Let me use the most simple words - the root of the struggle is the refusal to recognize Israel as the Jewish state. The initial Arab refusal was to a Jewish state in any location, before Israeli presence in the West Bank.

Bibi Netanyahu has finally spoken the truth. This conflict has never been about land, it is about whether or not a state of dhimmis can be allowed to exist by Islam in the heart of their world.

Surreal but entertaining

This video of an Air France tour of Israel is weird, but beautiful. "Where once there was only sand...". A few inaccuracies, but still worth watching for a view of when Israel was still considered the underdog.

Hasidische Bob

Those guys are really wise. I tell you, I've heard gurus and yogis and philosophers and politicians and doctors and lawyers, teachers of all kinds... and these rabbis really had something going.

-Bob Dylan on rabbis
Bob Dylan: The Essential Interviews, is indeed essential reading. If you have it, check out page 186 for Bob and the Magid of Mezritch.

How do you say "Vos Iz Neias" in Judeo-Arabic?

This article on the ever-entertaining Vos Iz Neias points out one of those historical facts that most people find it easier to ignore. Chazak U'Baruch to the Mizrahi wing of Judaism!

"When the Jews come, they ask for permission"

A Hamas terrorist's mother likes us more than the PA. That kind of news gives us hope. Perhaps we should institute a matriarchy!