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Is silence justice?

25.03.2024 30

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Hope and despair

21.03.2024 20

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I am a Leftist. Excuse my language

19.03.2024 20

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Glazer: Hollywood’s Kapo

12.03.2024 20

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Leviticus 19:16

05.03.2024 10

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J’accuse…!

19.02.2024 40

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Why I’m here

12.02.2024 30

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Voting for Ben Gvir is not just a mistake; it’s a moral failing.

05.02.2024 20

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Silences and Screams: The Tragic Irony of Extreme Politics in Israel

30.01.2024 20

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Are all opinions respectable?

In the vast sea of opinions, I navigate a vast and sometimes turbulent ocean, where each voice, including mine, seeks to find its own island of truth....

17.01.2024 30

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Between Shadows and Justice: Aharon Barak’s Resilient Journey.

11.01.2024 20

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Be young, a fighter, don’t be foolish.

09.01.2024 20

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Nobody should be left behind.

04.01.2024 30

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Undeniable truths

03.01.2024 20

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Orit, you are completely out of touch with reality

02.01.2024 30

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The day after tomorrow

16.12.2023 20

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Ageism, my battle

27.11.2023 10

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‘We are condemned to be free’ – Jean-Paul Sartre

24.11.2023 30

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Echoes of Loss: A Tribute to Israeli Families in the Shadow of War

22.11.2023 30

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Unveiling Contradictions: A Deeper Look at the Anti-Semitism Debate

The street, this open vein of the city, pulses with the urgency of those who still believe the world can be patched up with posters and shouts. It’s...

16.11.2023 20

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Milestone of Civilization: Unmasking Hidden Barbarism

Na complexa tapeçaria da Cisjordânia, onde cada fio representa uma narrativa, uma história ou uma reivindicação, Israel tece uma nova estratégia...

06.11.2023 20

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Did the Ukraine war flop?

Ah, welcome to the digital arena, where everyone has an opinion, especially about Israel and Hamas. It’s as if our keyboards transform into...

04.11.2023 9

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Voltaire awaits us, timeless

On a day that echoed through history, November 1st, 1755, Lisbon quaked. The destruction was not just physical; the Lisbon earthquake’s ripples...

03.11.2023 6

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Diabolus est non diabolus, sed veteranus

An old Latin saying warns us: “Diabolus est non diabolus, sed veteranus.” The devil is not feared for being the devil, but for being experienced....

02.11.2023 10

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Breaking the Silence: A Plea for Truth and Justice in a World of Antisemitism

At times, I feel as though I’m on a stage, under a singular spotlight, performing a monologue to an audience that would rather be elsewhere. They...

31.10.2023 5

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Who steps up?

Note to the reader: I don’t aim to mar the memories of our departed siblings or dilute the urgent calls to bring home our abducted kin. My intent is...

30.10.2023 4

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Character Isn’t Built With a Tweet

In the space between typed and deleted words, in the gap between the said and the unsaid, lies an abyss of meaning. In the awkward silence following...

29.10.2023 10

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Am I crazy?

Stop the world, I want to get off! Here we have the venerable United Nations General Assembly making choices like a teenager dyeing their hair blue...

28.10.2023 9

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Rwanda’s Dark Secret: What It Reveals About Our Own Hidden Human Nature

We find ourselves lost in the alleys of time, at the crossroads of history. And then we are faced with questions that not even the wisest of...

27.10.2023 10

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I and it

In a nation where paradoxes dictate daily life, and politics burrows into the collective psyche like an eager parasite, Benjamin Netanyahu and his...

25.10.2023 7

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Ingratitude is the essence of vileness

In the timeless words of Immanuel Kant, “Ingratitude is the essence of vileness.” A striking illustration of this aphorism emerges in the opulent...

24.10.2023 10

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Israel’s Crossroads: A Choice Between Ethical Governance or Moral Decay

In the shifting landscapes of the 21st century, Israel finds itself at an ethical tipping point, not unlike other nations. However, it’s essential...

22.10.2023 20

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The Mechanics of Scapegoating in Social Media

Each morning unfolds in a predictable yet disquieting routine. After walking my dog, I delve into a collection of international newspapers to get a...

19.10.2023 10

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The Gaza Parking Lot Explosion: A Symptom of Our Digital Disease

In a world that lauds interconnectivity as a symbol of progress, a recent explosion in a Gaza hospital parking lot serves as a grim reminder of our...

18.10.2023 10

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Confronting the shadows of our responsibility

At the crossroads of unfolding human tragedies, the intricacies of politics and power reveal themselves in their most stark rawness. Before we even...

17.10.2023 10

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Israel on the Brink: An Imminent Threat to Civil Rights

In the winding path of human history, the rise of regimes that sought to silence voices and suppress truths has been a haunting specter. For many, the...

16.10.2023 10

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To live is to choose; not to choose is not to live

In the midst of a world where echoes of a 21st-century pogrom still reverberate, we are confronted with the anguish and anger of losing innocent...

15.10.2023 10

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He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named

In the sinister theater of Israeli politics, we witness a macabre performance, a cynical dance unfolding under the unflinching gaze of a scoundrel who...

14.10.2023 20

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Democracy Isn’t All

Democracy is often perceived as the rule of the majority. However, this simplistic interpretation can become perilous when taken at face value, devoid...

13.10.2023 30

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Am Israel Chai

In the boundless chasm between being and non-being, solidarity serves as the bridge that binds solitary souls, transforming them into a singular,...

12.10.2023 10

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Israel’s Dilemma: Defense, Democracy, and the Human Cost

In the silent chambers of my heart, within the profound echoes of our shared history, I find myself ensnared by the tumultuous currents of our time....

11.10.2023 20

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The pain needs to be felt

The title of this article is a phrase from John Green’s exceptional “The Fault in Our Stars,” and it has never left my mind. The pain of loss...

09.10.2023 7

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Unity in Diversity: Israel’s Resilient Spirit Amidst Darkness

In the intricate mosaic of our world and the vast tapestry of humanity, a bond exists that transcends bloodlines, borders, colors, languages, and...

08.10.2023 9

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Netanyahu, resign now!

The 7th of October stands as a day of infamy. Israel, our fortress of determination and spirit, was heinously blindsided. What audacity propelled...

07.10.2023 20

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Reflections & Change: The Israeli-Palestinian Journey

Last night, while out walking my dog, Caju, I was deeply engrossed in the discussions of the Israel Policy pod. The insights from Israel Piekarsh and...

06.10.2023 20

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The Elephant in the Room

The rise of radicalism in contemporary Jerusalem ominously echoes the shadows of 1930s Germany. Such historical warnings underscore the dire...

05.10.2023 20

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Love & Resistance: A Tale Echoing Today

The profound and poignant love story between Elisabeth Wust and Felice Schragenheim, emerging amidst the shadows of Nazi terror, serves as a vital...

03.10.2023 20

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Join the Dream: Forge a New Social Covenant

In the land of Israel, where ancient promise meets enduring hope, I extend this earnest appeal for a new social covenant. Tired of violence and...

01.10.2023 10

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Transcending Fate: Israel’s Quest for Harmony

“You know as well as I do that one of the principal causes of boredom is the narrowness of our fate. Every morning we awaken the same as we were on...

29.09.2023 10

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Bibi’s Legacy: Echoes of Neglect & Resilience

Provoked by the subtle ironies and profound inquiries of my partner Abigail, I, a soul intricately woven into the multifaceted narratives of Israel...

28.09.2023 30

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