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Oct 19, 20235 min read
No Place Like Home
In the days since the heinous attacks on Israel by Hamas, we have once again been forced to endure the relentless criticisms of Israel...
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Dec 19, 20235 min read
DEI Must DIE
As a realist, which is what we pessimists prefer to call ourselves, it is unheard of for me to look for a silver lining in anything. And...
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Dec 11, 20236 min read
War (Rules). What's It Good For?
It is virtually impossible to listen to or read any media without seeing accusations leveled at Israel of “war crimes” and “violations of...
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Dec 7, 20234 min read
The Accidental Anti-Semite
Like probably all of you, I have watched in disbelief and horror as I have seen presidents of what were considered our most prestigious...
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Dec 4, 20235 min read
Lies and Truths – The History, Part III
The Founding of the State of Israel When we last left off (https://www.sechel.info/post/lies-and-truths-the-history-part-ii), the...
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Nov 28, 20235 min read
Ignorance Is No Excuse
Among the countless causes of anxiety and apprehension stemming from events in Israel (and at home), one of the most troubling is the...
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Nov 23, 20234 min read
Today’s Word of the Day: Hypocrisy
Although today is a holiday, as Jews we believe in always learning. Consequently, before we overindulge and doze off, I believe it is a...
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Nov 17, 20234 min read
An Open Letter to Anti-Semites
Dear Anti-Semites: I am generally what one would view as a rule-follower. I try to act in a manner consistent with people’s expectations...
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Nov 15, 20236 min read
Victory Lap?
I realize that many, if not all, of you are puzzled by the title to this post. What victory could I possibly be referencing? The final...
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Nov 9, 20234 min read
"From the River to the Sea"
The oft-heard chant “from the river to the sea” seems to unnecessarily pose some confusion for many, including most of those who utter...
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Nov 6, 20234 min read
Uncle Leo Was Right
On Seinfeld, Jerry’s less-than-beloved Uncle Leo (whose son Jeffrey, you'll recall, worked for the Parks Department and who reprimanded...
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Nov 3, 20235 min read
Lies and Truths – The History, Part II
The British Mandate The Holy Land has seen precious little independence over the two thousand years since the Jews were exiled by the...
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Nov 1, 20236 min read
Lies and Truths – The History, Part I
As anyone who has followed the history of Israel with even the slightest level of care is undoubtedly aware, there is a tremendous amount...
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Oct 29, 20234 min read
Whose Side Are You On?
One of my favorite sayings about Jews is “three Jews, four opinions.” I have always liked it because, in a seemingly harmless,...
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Oct 26, 20235 min read
A Third Front
While Israel ostensibly readies its ground forces for a dreaded but seemingly unavoidable major assault on Gaza, we are occasionally...
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Oct 24, 20233 min read
Cease the Cease Fire Talk
Commencing almost immediately after the first reports of the unthinkable torture, slaughter and kidnapping of Jews and others from...
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Oct 20, 20235 min read
Blue and White but Mostly Blue
In the two weeks that have now elapsed since the horrific and disgusting terrorist slaughtering of fellow Jews in Israel, I have...
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Oct 18, 20234 min read
Teach the Children Well -- Or Else
As Jews, perhaps due to centuries of being told we were inferior to those around us, we have mastered the art of self-deprecation and its...
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