March 17, 2024
The Hostage's Cry
The days are, oh, so long.
The years of the past now seem so short.
I am waiting for salvation.
In my heart, I pray over and over:
“Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d,
King of the Universe,
Who sets free those in bonds.”
I know you are coming to rescue me.
I am waiting for you.
(AI generated image via Craiyon)
March 10, 2024
The Topsy Turvy World of Baby Killers and Nazis
For Israel, it's as if being barbarically attacked and victimized with the rape and mutilation of women, beheadings and burnings of babies, and murders and abductions of young and old aren't enough. But then to suffer the grotesque turning of reality on its head by having the perpetrators of these crimes call you out as the aggressor is beyond imagination.
As we approach the Jewish holiday of Purim, we have to maintain our ultimate faith in the Almighty that those corrupt evildoers who seek our destruction "by any means necessary" will ultimately themselves face justice like the evil Haman (perhaps the forefather of Hamas).
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The Topsy Turvy World of Baby Killers and Nazis
February 25, 2024
Imagine Peace
Families grow rather than attend early funerals.
Communities bustle and prosper rather than lie as dying evacuated ghost towns.
We all become part of a community of nations working to solve life's biggest problems, instead of planning how to maim and kill each other with greater pinpoint accuracy and effect.
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Imagine Peace
February 10, 2024
Nobody Wanted War
After October 7, the deadly abuse absolutely could not continue any longer.
There is a time to walk away and a time for necessary action.
Nobody Wanted War
December 1, 2023
A Dream of Global Crises and G-d’s Sovereignty
The article discusses the challenges facing the world today, including terrorism, war, health issues, financial crises, environmental problems, and social inequality. Technology can help us to address these challenges, but we also need to rely on G-d for help. The article concludes with the message that we should not be afraid of the challenges facing the world but instead focus on doing what is right and being faithful to G-d.
(Source Photo via https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-white-and-yellow-tiger-sitting-on-a-beige-sand-during-daytime-47312/)
A Dream of Global Crises and G-d’s Sovereignty
November 26, 2023
The Incredible Chutzpah of Hamas
But no, still, the rabid antisemites of the world gleefully tear down the posters of the women and children hostages, cursing the Jews, saying Hitler was right in wanting to exterminate us, and wishing out loud that Hamas would do what they did to us on 10/7 yet again and again.
In the face of all this, O’ Lord, we thank You for setting free the first 41 hostages in the last two days, and we eagerly await the rest to come home soon by Your miraculous hand. Please give success to the Israel Defense Forces and their U.S. allies to utterly defeat the terrorists and their Iranian sponsors, and grant us the fortitude and strength to overcome all the forces of darkness in this world and reach the ultimate redemption speedily in our times.
(Source Photo: GDJ via: https://pixabay.com/vectors/human-head-person-liar-two-faced-8077902/)
The Incredible Chutzpah of Hamas
November 18, 2023
Confronting Deep-Rooted Anti-Semitism of Present
The fight for Jewish survival is far from over. Yes, with Israel and the brave young men and women of the IDF, we are stronger now than we ever have been. However, the hate and violence we face are unbridled and unabashed, and given the chance, we have seen what our enemies will do to us. In response, we need to raise our heads high and fight the good fight regardless of what anyone else has to say. G-d will be our judge even as the anti-Semites condemn us either way.
Confronting Deep-Rooted Anti-Semitism of Present
November 12, 2023
Wrapped Up In Jewish Pride
While the greedy and corrupt Palestinian leadership gets rich pocketing the West's endless "humanitarian aid," they keep the Palestinian people impoverished and helpless on a system of generational aid and in the squalor of refugee camps. During the chaos and disruption of World War II, with close to a hundred million victims, displaced persons, and refugees, the entire world—including the Jewish people who had six million murdered—went on and managed to rebuild their lives and contribute something back to the world. Except for the lone Palestinians, who have stayed frozen in time and dependence. Further, as they reject peace and call for the destruction of Israel and the endless killing of innocents, they continue to breed not only their despondency but, worse, a bottomless hatred and murderous evil in their hearts and minds.
We all need to hope and pray that Israel is successful in fighting Hamas, Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad because rest assured that they are waiting not just in marches and protests in our capitals and invasions across our borders but are ready to rampage and murder "the infidels" whenever and wherever they can. In the end, if you look aside in silence and acquiescence now, no one will end up safe in a radial Islamic world that puts its faith in and inculcates ongoing hate, intifada, and Jihad.
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Wrapped Up In Jewish Pride
November 4, 2023
Smoke Them Out
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Smoke Them Out
October 29, 2023
Israel's Precise Strategy Against Hamas
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Israel's Precise Strategy Against Hamas
August 27, 2023
10 War Strategies for Peace
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10 War Strategies for Peace
March 17, 2023
Not Our World
- Russia
- China
- Iran
- North Korea
Ever wonder what things will look like tomorrow? ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Not Our World
March 8, 2023
Gun Control?
January 29, 2023
Focusing on Ukraine and Missing Iran
While Russia continues to try and put the squeeze on Ukraine, the U.S. and NATO have committed to making them pay an enormous price in blood and treasure. While most of the world’s attention appears to be focused on Ukraine, Iran is quietly stockpiling nuclear weapons and preparing terrorist agents to attack—you know who. But thankfully, Israel and the U.S. can “walk and chew gum at the same time,” and Iran is not going unnoticed and, I would venture to say, will not go unpunished.
(Source Photo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/battle-black-blur-board-game-260024/)
Focusing on Ukraine and Missing Iran
November 11, 2022
Thank You To Our Veterans
Words of thank you aren't near enough for their service.
Everyday is veterans day! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Thank You To Our Veterans
October 16, 2022
Israel, Warrior Nation
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Israel, Warrior Nation
October 8, 2022
Putin on the Precipice
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Putin on the Precipice
September 17, 2022
Putin’s Diabolical End Game
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Putin's Diabolical End Game."
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Putin’s Diabolical End Game
June 18, 2022
It’s The Economy Stupid
It is incredible that our leaders, economic advisors, and near endless pundits didn’t see what was surely coming down the road in terms of an overheating economy, inflation, and a spiraling national debt now over $30 trillion and growing. Despite economic signals even visible to the layman, the Fed continued to promise to hold the interest rates near zero “for years” to come. The cheap money and free-wheeling government spending became an avalanche with almost no adult in the room willing to stand up and say, “Stop the money madness! Government handouts are not free!”Aside from the recklessness with which our economy has been handled, let’s not forget that there is a proxy war going on between the superpowers in Ukraine for the last four months, including a frightening blockade on grain shipments (i.e. food terrorism) to tens of millions of people. Further toward the east, China is upping the ante vowing to “fight until the end” for sovereignty over Taiwan. And in the middle, Iran is dismantling the IAEA nuclear monitoring cameras, adding high-speed centrifuges, increasing uranium enrichment, and threatening Israel and the West. Let’s just say all is not copacetic in the world, while a congressional select committee continue to focus on what happened on January 6, 2021 with the U.S. Capitol riots.
People are not blind, deaf, and dumb to what’s going on with the childish gamesmanship, politics of hate, and plenty of recklessness that is driving much of the national debate and (in)action in the country.
It’s The Economy Stupid
May 13, 2022
No News Is Good News
Unfortunately, most of the news these days is bad news.
- War
- Terrorism
- Global tensions
- Threats of WMD
- Political dysfunction
- Inflation
- Trade deficit
- Ballooning debt
- Sinking economy
- Global warming
- Social divisions
- Rampant crime
- Chaos at the border
- Pandemic
- Care giver shortage
Only good news is usually technology and acts of compassion, caring, personal sacrifice and sometimes true heroism! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
No News Is Good News