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A generation ends with Aunt Flo’s passing
Hillel GoldbergApr 15, 2009
I always called her Aunt Flo, though it was said that everyone called her Flossie. Either way, Florence Goodman, nee Goldberg, was the last of the Goldbergs of her...
Who favors a Palestinian state? No one, really
Hillel GoldbergApr 08, 2009
On the face of it, Obama is liberal, Netanyahu is conservative, and the explosion is only waiting to happen. Variation: The European Union wants a Palestinian state,...
This is not a dream, this is not a mistake, this is not a lie
Hillel GoldbergApr 02, 2009
Never have I said that a book was excellent in every way moving, meaningful, graceful, accessible, beautifully laid out, impossible to put down and also said:...
Where heroes are still alluring
Hillel GoldbergFeb 19, 2009
My Dad never retired, my Mom isnt retired, and I dont want to retire, so take this with a grain of salt: When I retire, I want to be a […]
Madoff, Daschle ?
Hillel GoldbergFeb 12, 2009
When you submit a book proposal to a publisher, you typically include a prospective table of contents. If you were to write a book about the economic collapse of 2008...
Exalted evening
Hillel GoldbergFeb 05, 2009
I find it safe to say that no one is concentrating hard on Passover preparations just now. Why, its not even Purim yet. However, the current Torah portions focus on...
Her lavish love of the Jewish people
Hillel GoldbergJan 29, 2009
What would you do if, one fine morning, you found a baby at your doorstep? Youd call the police, or social services, or somebody. Would you take the baby into...
IJN editor in Israel: War, and no war, in Israel
Hillel GoldbergJan 22, 2009
JERUSALEM The major report on the war in Israel is not the war in Israel. Despite the war, most of Israel proceeded as if there were no war. Thats […]
IJN editor in Israel: Aid diverted; Hamas leaders hiding
Hillel GoldbergJan 15, 2009
JERUSALEM Here is news that does not seem to be getting out beyond the borders of Israel about Israels strike against Hamas terrorists in Gaza: Humanitarian aid....
Israel’s Achilles? heel
Hillel GoldbergJan 08, 2009
We can forgive you for killing our boys. We cannot forgive you for forcing us to kill yours. Golda Meir Why are there seemingly endless, repeated, Israeli military...
