In a narrow Jerusalem alley a few blocks away from the souvenir shops of Ben Yehuda Street, a former drug addict who wants to\nbe called Shimon is telling me the story of his horrific childhood.
In a key scene in \”Masterpiece Theatre\’s\” \”Daniel Deronda,\” adapted from George Eliot\’s 1876 novel, the hero attends a Zionist meeting.\n
It has almost risen to the level of obsession, this concern about Hollywood Jews and Israel. Why aren\’t they speaking out on Israel\’s behalf? Why aren\’t they flying to Israel to show their support? Why aren\’t they sending gobs of money to help out?
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