I'm thinking
by Micah D. Halpern
Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 As a rule I have no sympathy for politicians. I respect the positions they hold and the mantles of leadership they …
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12/16/09
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I'm thinking
by Micah D. Halpern
Issue of December 11, 2009/ 24 Kislev 5770
The trial of John Demjanjuk is underway in Germany. The proceeding will not run smoothly if for no other reason …
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12/8/09
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I'm thinking
By Micah D. Halpern
Issue of November 27 2009/ 10 Cheshvan 5770
Language and terminology are essential tools in diplomacy and international relations. If you do not …
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11/24/09
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I'm thinking
by Micah D. Halpern
Issue of November 13 2009/ 26 Cheshvan 5770
By announcing that he will not run for re-election in the election that he himself called, Palestinian …
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11/10/09
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I'm thinking
By Micah D. Halpern
Issue of November 6, 2009/ 19 Cheshvan 5770
The Arabs never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.” Israel’s revered statesman, …
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11/3/09
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I'm thinking
By Micah D. Halpern
Issue of October 30 2009/ 12 Cheshvan 5770
Like family lore, the history of a nation is handed down from generation to generation. In families, …
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10/27/09
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is the most feared of all the authoritative arms within the Iranian regime; it is Iran’s elite fighting force. So when a suicide bomber successfully targets and kills …
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10/21/09
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I'm thinking
By Micah D. Halpern
Issue of October 16 2009/ 29 Tishrei 5770
How far would you go to save your child?
What rules would you break? What deals would you make with the …
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10/13/09
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By Micah D. Halpern
Issue of Oct. 2, 2009 / 14 Tishrei 5770
I am a member of a small select group. I am one of few people who believe that the United Nations serves an important purpose.
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9/29/09
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The High Holidays coincide with the Muslim holiday of Ramadan this year. Judaism follows the lunar calendar and adds a month to compensate for leap years. The Hijrah, the Islamic calendar of Islam, …
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9/9/09
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