Category Archives: Religion and Politics

The Innocence of Muslims, the Naiveté of Hillary Clinton

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Shimona from the Palace

“I don’t understand,” said the Muslim Arab taxi-driver who drove me to work one day last week. “Why do they always insult the Prophet Muhammed and the Islamic faith?” Attempts to elicit who “they” are prove less than successful, but … Continue reading →

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If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Shimona from the Palace

Tomorrow, Sunday, marks Jerusalem Liberation Day – the 45th anniversary of the liberation of Jerusalem from the illegal Jordanian occupation, by the Israel Defence Forces in the Six Day War. Amongst other things, it will be celebrated with the traditional … Continue reading →

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Proven Right – Again

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Shimona from the Palace

In my last post, I warned that the journalists and politicians who are cynically using the actions of a few to blacken the name of an entire community are, in fact, providing ammunition for Israel’s enemies. How right I was.  … Continue reading →

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A Note on the Palestinian “Refugees”

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Shimona from the Palace

In my previous blog, I mentioned the millions of so-called “Palestinian refugees” whose  “Right of Return” Abu Maazen is demanding as part of any peace treaty with Israel. Let’s just examine those figures. In the aftermath of World War Two, … Continue reading →

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The Response to Evil

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Shimona from the Palace

  The Talmud teaches us that the proper response to Evil is to put Good into the world. I felt I had to share this short video clip with you all. No further words are necessary.   Shavua Tov                         שבוע … Continue reading →

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City of the Patriarchs

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Shimona from the Palace

This week’s Torah portion is Chayei Sarah, in which we read how, after the death of his beloved wife, Sarah, Abraham purchased the Cave of Machpelah in Kiryat Arba (Hebron) from Ephron, the son of Zohar, to serve as a … Continue reading →

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