Why do Jews oppose wars against evil?
Dennis Prager
October 14, 2014
One of the deepest disappointments in my life has been Jews’ opposition to wars against evil.
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Reflections on the first mourner’s daddish in honor of Memorial Day
Jewish Journal
May 23, 2013
Kaddish – The origins of this most famous Jewish prayer are shrouded in history. Most agree that it began with the central words, “Y’hei Sh’mei Rabbah Mevorach L’Olam u’l’Almei Almaya,” or “May God’s Name be praised now and forever.” One source suggests that the Kaddish was originally recited at the conclusion of a learning session in the study halls of ancient Israel. After engaging in the sacred task of study, these words were recited to show honor and reverence for the learning and to pay respect to the teacher.
IDF official: Nuclear Iran may curb Israeli border wars
Jewish Journal
January 17, 2012
A nuclear-armed Iran could deter Israel from going to war against Tehran\’s guerrilla allies in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, a senior Israeli general said on Tuesday.
Israel Faces Challenges on Anniversary
Zalman Shoval
May 15, 2003
Fifty-five years is not a very long time in historical terms, especially when talking about a people who have been around for thousands of years.
But the balance sheet of those 55 years has certainly been impressive.
Two Wars; One Just One
Amos Oz
April 11, 2002
Two Palestinian-Israeli wars have erupted in the Middle East. One is the Palestinian nation\’s war for its freedom from occupation and for its right to independent statehood. Any decent person ought to support this cause. The second war is waged by fanatical Islam, from Iran to Gaza and from Lebanon to Ramallah, to destroy Israel and drive the Jews out of their land. Any decent person ought to abhor this cause.
Yasser Arafat and his men are running both wars simultaneously, pretending they are one. The suicide killers evidently make no distinction. Much of the worldwide bafflement about the Middle East, much of the confusion among the Israelis themselves, stems from the overlap between these two wars.
Fund for Survivors
Tom Tugend
May 17, 2001
A foundation to aid needy Holocaust survivors in California, funded through a $4.2-million check from three Dutch insurance companies, was formally established last week by state officials, Jewish organizations and survivors.
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