Turd on Display

Turd on Display

Red and Blue Flowers

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Red and Blue Flowers

Israel Alive

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Israel Alive

U.S. Secret Service Circles The Wagons

 
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "U.S. Secret Service Circles The Wagons."

Last week was a devastating disappointment for me (and presumably for the vast majority of our country) when a 20-year-old, high school graduate attempted to assassinate the former (and likely future) president, Donald Trump. I was shocked not only by the obvious failures of today's Secret Service but even more so by the reaction of their leadership.

Aside from Trump who was almost assassinated, and the innocent civilians killed and wounded, and our heart and prayers go out to all of them, I cannot help but wonder what damage all this has done to the trust and respectability of our nation in the eyes of our allies and the fear and deterrence before the ongoing threats from our adversaries.

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U.S. Secret Service Circles The Wagons

Prayer for the Brave Soldiers of the IDF!

Prayer for the Brave Soldiers of the IDF!

Secure Elevator

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Secure Elevator

Soy Sauce

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Soy Sauce

Blue Motorcycle

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Blue Motorcycle

Japanese Art

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Japanese Art

More Than "Just" a Magen David

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "More Than 'Just' a Magen David." 

Our response to antiSemitism and hate should be to embrace our Jewish identity all the more. In the words of the singer Benny Friedman:

I'm a Jew and I'm proud
And I'll sing it out loud
'Cuz forever
And ever
That's what I'll be
I'm a Jew and I'm proud
And without a doubt
Hashem is always watching over me

We are truly in the middle of a global attack on the Jewish people, and we cannot give up even one centimeter in our quest for freedom, peace, and security.

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More Than "Just" a Magen David

Burger King Monster

Note: Not Kosher.

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Burger King Monster

Hand-Carved Wood Ferrari

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Hand-Carved Wood Ferrari

Against The Evil Eye

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Against The Evil Eye

Dog Face

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Dog Face

Bike and Flower

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Bike and Flower

They Are the Racists

 

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "They Are the Racists."

This past Independence Day, a disgraceful, vile shadow fell over our celebrations. We witnessed so-called "protests" erupt again in violence, filled with smoke bombs, flag burning, and calls for intifada, "death to America," and violent jihad "by any means necessary." These weren't demonstrations for change; they were hateful displays demanding the overthrow of our nation and its core values.

We are a nation built on inclusion and respect for diverse opinions. But tolerance has its limits. When our communities, campuses, and cities are overrun by those who seek to tear down everything we've built, we must act.

Those who are here illegally or are on visas and cannot live peacefully forfeit the right to remain here. Deportation is a necessary conversation, a way to protect our nation from those who threaten its very core.

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They Are the Racists

Lady Bag

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Lady Bag

Taped to a Hand Truck

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Taped to a Hand Truck

Sitting Zombie

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Sitting Zombie

Go Kart Racetrack

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Go Kart Racetrack