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Drama in Israel, High Stakes in the U.S.

Israeli politics is always a mix of high drama and low comedy, but the current fight within Prime Minister Ariel Sharon\’s divided government is anything but entertaining for Jewish leaders here.

Israeli commentators have noted that it is a struggle for the soul of the Likud party. How that turns out will have consequences for the U.S.-Israel relationship and on Israel\’s already-low standing around the world.

Israel Worried About U.S. Iraq Withdrawl

As Shiite and Sunni resistance to the American presence in Iraq intensifies, Israel\’s defense establishment is worried that a U.S. withdrawal under fire could have devastating consequences for the battles against weapons of mass destruction and global terrorism.

Blessings Over Curses

This week\’s Torah portion presents the blessings and curses that follow from observance or defiance of the law. Some people understand this as a rigid system of reward and punishment. Keep the covenant, and all will be well; violate it, and you will suffer.

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