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The Torah of Mozeson – Terumah

D R.  I S A A C  M O Z E S O N | Dr. Isaac Mozeson discusses the Torah portion Terumah, exploring how the seemingly impoverished ex-slaves could afford materials for the wilderness Tabernacle. He cites biblical texts suggesting they left Egypt with great wealth and external sources supporting this wealth’s existence. Mozeson also draws parallels with Israel’s modern challenges, highlighting potential for prosperity despite financial difficulties. Mozeson, a prolific author and founder of the discipline of Edenics, studies ancient Hebrew’s connection to the world’s languages.

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Thoughts and Reflections on the Occasion of the 85th Anniversary of the Kristallnacht by a Holocaust Survivor

S.  F R A N K L I N  S P I R A | On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched terror attacks in Israel resembling historic pogroms, coinciding with the Sabbath and Simchat Torah. These events evoke painful memories of the systematic persecution culminating in Kristallnacht, which spurred the author’s family’s emigration from Austria to America. In this article, S. Franklin Spira recounts those harrowing days and the details of his family’s escape from Austria.

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Hamas’ Desperate Tactics: Losing the War, Turning to the Hague

R A F A E L  R A B I N O V I C H | In a bold move, internationally recognized terrorist organization Hamas took its propaganda war against Israel to the legal arena, urging the leftist South African government to bring an accusation against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. This desperate maneuver came as Hamas faced a significant setback in its ongoing conflict with Israel.

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Hello Darkness and Now What?

A R I E L L A  C A S E Y | Nothing is the same as we once knew it. I remember a common-sense world where outcomes were generally predictable, where the good was exalted and evil was shunned, where crime was punished. Where boys were boys and girls were girls. (Those were the days!)

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Gaza: Rectifying the Original Evil

D A N I E L  P I N N E R | Since Israeli independence just over 75 years ago, the Gaza region has been a consistent source of conflict. Why has Gaza remained disputed? Why has it never become part of Israel? The answer goes back to a massive strategic blunder committed by Israel 75 years ago, towards the end of the War of Independence.

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Reflections on October 7, 2023

R A F A E L  R A B I N O V I C H | On October 7, 2023, Israel was caught off guard by a multi-front attack executed by Hamas. The attack mirrored the surprise assault launched by Arab armies on Yom Kippur 50 years prior. This substantial reliance on technology led to Israel’s vulnerability as explicit warnings from the enemy were persistently ignored. The focus was on previous threats, overlooking the potential for different modes of attack. The author argues that Israel must learn to safeguard its vulnerabilities and anticipate risks by prioritizing discreet and strategic security measures.

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From the River to the Sea

A R I E L L A  C A S E Y | Israel was savagely attacked throughout the towns along the Gaza border by Hamas a week ago, on Shabbath October 7. This date coincided with the last part of the feast of Sukkot, and marked almost exactly 50 years after the Yom Kippur War – yes, our enemies attacked on Yom Kippur, the Holiest Day of the year for Israel and Jews everywhere.

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Moshiach? Armageddon? Jihad?

O L I V I A   L O V E   W O R T H Y | What a Mess! Radical Islamic Jihadists are trying to cause WWIII, America is prepared to prevent it, and U.S. allies are standing by, waiting to see what will happen next.

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The Great Humanitarian’s Solution

B R U C E  B R I L L | In this article, Bruce Brill argues for a unique and long-forgotten solution to the Palestinian problem: the transfer of its population to Iraq.