Almost Eden

Forty-plus years later, this letter still stands relevant in today's political climate (full text is below the video). A Letter to the World from Jerusalem, 1969by Eliezer ben Yisrael (Stanley Goldfoot) I am not a creature from another plan… more »

There are lots of wonderful and inspiring blogs filling the blogosphere these days. So many that I often have difficulty finding time to read the ones I have subscribed to. After putting in an intense day of work yesterday I'm indulging this morning by… more »

Earlier this year I decided to tone down the number of political posts to this Aliyah blog and instead move them to Facts Dispel Lies, but today I feel the following videos are extremely important for you to watch (if you haven't already seen them). The… more »

It's about time an Israeli politician finally defended Israel in such an eloquent and well-prepared manner! I especially liked his tactic of waving official documents in their faces and asking if these documents and the people who created them were li… more »

With all the Israel-bashing going on in the world - and fearful Jews in the Disapora avoiding confrontation with the anti-Semitism that surrounds them - I thought it would be uplifting to share some positive information about Israel with you, information… more »

I didn't post this yesterday because I was afraid it might be taken as an April Fool's joke. Nope, this is pretty serious stuff folks. In a March 31st press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministers and Senior Officials of the 32nd Gov… more »

It breaks my heart to read news stories like this one when situations like this are completely preventable with a little help from people like all of you who haven't come home yet. Ehud Barak - one of the most despicable politicians in Israeli history… more »

One of the unpleasant things associated with assimilation is watching the government of the "old country" wrongly stick it's nose in the business of your chosen country. Hillary Clinton is coming to Israel next week and I sure would love to have 5 min… more »

Our friend Fred Casden blogs at A Little Bit East of Yerushalayim and has written a lengthy, entertaining, and interesting post providing his readers with some background on the Israeli elections. It's on our recommended reading list for anyone looking… more »

And here's why: 1) Ichud Leumi is against a Palestinian State 2) Ichud Leumi is for buildng in all parts of Israel. 3) Ichud Leumi will support a right wing government lead by the Likud and Bibi Netanyahu. Read Jacob's detailed explaination on each… more »