Haaretz just posted a really interesting story about Jewish organizations in the US and the global economic mess.
The main take-away is that most of the organizations will probably survive one round of cost-cutting, because it will be trimming the fat, and that those who use it as am opportunity to consolidate wisely (like, say, getting rid of overly expensive facilities and under-performing personnel) as opposed to using this as an excuse to drive more politically motivated cuts.
Read the article here
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Who Said Arabs Don't Want Peace?
In an unprecedented move, the Palestinian Authority took out full page ads in all of the major 3 Israeli newspapers outlining, in Hebrew no less, the Arab peace proposal
This is a big deal for several reasons.
First, it shows that the Palestinian Authority recognizes that most Israelis want peace.
Second, it goes above the heads of the politicians. This was always the reason I couldn't join AIPAC. . . because it supports the Israeli government. I love Israel, I'm not always such a big fan of the Israeli government.
Finally, it means that the ball has been put in Israel's court. The idea that there is 'no partner for peace' will be challenged by this latest move and requires a response.
The ad starts out, "Fifty-seven Arab and Muslim countries will establish diplomatic relations with Israel in exchange for a full peace accord and the end of the occupation."
Obviously issues of East Jerusalem and Palestinian refugee status will stand in the way. But screw it, hand over East Jerusalem, it isn't essential. And the city of peace deserves some peace.
As for refugees, allow them a fair option, if they can prove that they have a legitimate claim to land, give them the option of citizenship or fair recompense.
Follow the Ayalon plan for defensive settlements along the greenline, and let the PA be fully responsible for Gaza, hellhole that it is.
You can read an article about this interesting turn of events here.
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This is a big deal for several reasons.
First, it shows that the Palestinian Authority recognizes that most Israelis want peace.
Second, it goes above the heads of the politicians. This was always the reason I couldn't join AIPAC. . . because it supports the Israeli government. I love Israel, I'm not always such a big fan of the Israeli government.
Finally, it means that the ball has been put in Israel's court. The idea that there is 'no partner for peace' will be challenged by this latest move and requires a response.
The ad starts out, "Fifty-seven Arab and Muslim countries will establish diplomatic relations with Israel in exchange for a full peace accord and the end of the occupation."
Obviously issues of East Jerusalem and Palestinian refugee status will stand in the way. But screw it, hand over East Jerusalem, it isn't essential. And the city of peace deserves some peace.
As for refugees, allow them a fair option, if they can prove that they have a legitimate claim to land, give them the option of citizenship or fair recompense.
Follow the Ayalon plan for defensive settlements along the greenline, and let the PA be fully responsible for Gaza, hellhole that it is.
You can read an article about this interesting turn of events here.
Read More......
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