Today, International Women's Day. With the latest hubbub surrounding this subject, I'm considering staging The Land again.
This article in particular inspired this idea.
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2019/mar/07/debunking-myth-that-anti-zionism-is-antisemitic
Friday, March 8, 2019
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
From Zion To Zionism
My father was stationed in Palestine and Trans-Jordan during WWII with the British Voluntary Corps. The grandson of a holy man ; a Kohen, a Rabbi, scholar and scribe, who had come to America from Russia in 1901. My father's father, the Rabbi's son, came of age in the 20's and promptly rebelled against his Orthodox upbringing, as did my grandmother, against her similar background. My father was brought up in New York by intellectual, assimilated and very successful Jews. He was bar-mitzvahed and brought up Jewish, albeit very secular with no ban on forbidden foods and customs.
They traveled frequently abroad, and my father - a brilliant mind - who also read voraciously and sped through school, graduating at 14, had grown up with already, expanded horizons. He spoke a handful of languages and picked up others quickly. Thus, the eventual cushy gig with British Intel during WWII. It happened by fluke, when he lied about his age during a recruiting session at Cape Town University, and joined the Army. He was 19. They stationed him in Egypt (where he sent a telegram to his mother informing her, he was in Cairo) as a sight man on anti-aircraft guns. He was virtually discharged from the Army, after a near miss with an Allied plane, but pulled the liguistic ability out of his hat, and found himself suddenly promoted and sent to Trans-jordan to hang out with the Bedouin.
After the war, my dad almost converted to Catholocism, obviously having undergone a crisis of faith. Instead, he declared himself an agnostic with Taoist leanings. He respected all cutures and had a live and let live, lifelong philosophy but he despised Zionism, and saw it as a European, Nationalist movement with no ties to Judaism. He associated it with
He told me as a child, that according to Torah, we Jews are sent into exile
They traveled frequently abroad, and my father - a brilliant mind - who also read voraciously and sped through school, graduating at 14, had grown up with already, expanded horizons. He spoke a handful of languages and picked up others quickly. Thus, the eventual cushy gig with British Intel during WWII. It happened by fluke, when he lied about his age during a recruiting session at Cape Town University, and joined the Army. He was 19. They stationed him in Egypt (where he sent a telegram to his mother informing her, he was in Cairo) as a sight man on anti-aircraft guns. He was virtually discharged from the Army, after a near miss with an Allied plane, but pulled the liguistic ability out of his hat, and found himself suddenly promoted and sent to Trans-jordan to hang out with the Bedouin.
After the war, my dad almost converted to Catholocism, obviously having undergone a crisis of faith. Instead, he declared himself an agnostic with Taoist leanings. He respected all cutures and had a live and let live, lifelong philosophy but he despised Zionism, and saw it as a European, Nationalist movement with no ties to Judaism. He associated it with
He told me as a child, that according to Torah, we Jews are sent into exile
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
The Land
Today I saw this link http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/dear-palestinian-mother/ and realized how prescient (and timely) my play was and is. I am thinking of getting it back on its feet.
Friday, July 11, 2014
News of note
http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/.premium-1.604437
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-israeli-palestine-rockets-
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/10/us-palestinians-israel-hamas-idUSKBN0FF1VJ20140710
http://www.economist.com/news/middle-east-and-africa/21606862-four-brutal-murders-have-sparked-military-escalation-costing-dozens-lives
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-israeli-palestine-rockets-
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/10/us-palestinians-israel-hamas-idUSKBN0FF1VJ20140710
http://www.economist.com/news/middle-east-and-africa/21606862-four-brutal-murders-have-sparked-military-escalation-costing-dozens-lives
The Double Standard
Once more I am amazed at the way Israel is constantly blamed and demonized by everyone from World Leaders to talk backers on online news sites. Anti-semitism (thinly veiled) rears its ugly head with claims that resemble Medieval blood libels and the fake Protocols Of Zion.
It matters little that at the moment (as usual) Hamas continue to rain rockets on Israeli towns, including Jerusalem. One wonders what will happen if they hit Al-Aqsa? Will there be celebrating in the streets with cries of "Victory" then?
They have also bragged about attempts to hit the Dimona nuclear reactor. We are supposed to be impressed by this brave "resistance"? They continue using civilians as human shields despite past experience. Why? Because they want dead women and children to further blacken Israel's name and drum up more blind hatred against Jews.
I do not support all of Israel's measures against the Palestinians, but this ongoing propaganda and incitement of Jews - because basically this boils down to old fashioned anti-Semitic behaviour - has to stop unless it is to spiral out of control with more Jewish gangs and terrorists emerging to "defend "their faith and the dignity of their people, which is how they see it, anyway.
On the other side, the rage against the occupation (and their own, corrupt and now, bankrupt leaders) has made life unbearable for the Palestinians, many of whom are also descended from Jews who remained after the Roman conquest. Therein lies the true tragedy, which my play explores.
Netanyahu and Abu Mazen both contain the deep wounds of their respective people, who are in fact one people - all Semites - who need to start figuring out how to share the Land they are in and finally grow up! Put the war toys away, come to the table and negotiate.
Meanwhile, Israel has every right to defend herself and striking rocket-launching thugs is a good place to start.
Yes, it is terrible that people die. That is what happens in war. Israel plays by legal rules. Hamas does not.By the way, has anyone counted the numbers of dead in Syria? Funny I never see much vitriol directed to that ongoing slaughter of the innocent!
Today Abu Mazen finally condemned the rocket fire. A day ago, Fatah's Al-Aqsa Brigade took credit for a volley of rockets it sent into Israel from Gaza. I imagine Abbas is getting a little worried.
Most world leaders back Israel this time and Egypt, the long-standing mediator for these neighborly conflicts refuses to get involved. Why? Al-Sisi is fed up with Hamas, and has been cleaning up the area himself for the past year - alerting Israel to Islamic Jihad fighters entering the Suez via Gaza, aided and abetted by Hamas.
We see now their presence, including ISIS or IS, even in the West Bank where their flags flew during Abu Khyder's funeral. The Egyptian president probably prays that Israel will finally finish the job.
It matters little that at the moment (as usual) Hamas continue to rain rockets on Israeli towns, including Jerusalem. One wonders what will happen if they hit Al-Aqsa? Will there be celebrating in the streets with cries of "Victory" then?
They have also bragged about attempts to hit the Dimona nuclear reactor. We are supposed to be impressed by this brave "resistance"? They continue using civilians as human shields despite past experience. Why? Because they want dead women and children to further blacken Israel's name and drum up more blind hatred against Jews.
I do not support all of Israel's measures against the Palestinians, but this ongoing propaganda and incitement of Jews - because basically this boils down to old fashioned anti-Semitic behaviour - has to stop unless it is to spiral out of control with more Jewish gangs and terrorists emerging to "defend "their faith and the dignity of their people, which is how they see it, anyway.
On the other side, the rage against the occupation (and their own, corrupt and now, bankrupt leaders) has made life unbearable for the Palestinians, many of whom are also descended from Jews who remained after the Roman conquest. Therein lies the true tragedy, which my play explores.
Netanyahu and Abu Mazen both contain the deep wounds of their respective people, who are in fact one people - all Semites - who need to start figuring out how to share the Land they are in and finally grow up! Put the war toys away, come to the table and negotiate.
Meanwhile, Israel has every right to defend herself and striking rocket-launching thugs is a good place to start.
Yes, it is terrible that people die. That is what happens in war. Israel plays by legal rules. Hamas does not.By the way, has anyone counted the numbers of dead in Syria? Funny I never see much vitriol directed to that ongoing slaughter of the innocent!
Today Abu Mazen finally condemned the rocket fire. A day ago, Fatah's Al-Aqsa Brigade took credit for a volley of rockets it sent into Israel from Gaza. I imagine Abbas is getting a little worried.
Most world leaders back Israel this time and Egypt, the long-standing mediator for these neighborly conflicts refuses to get involved. Why? Al-Sisi is fed up with Hamas, and has been cleaning up the area himself for the past year - alerting Israel to Islamic Jihad fighters entering the Suez via Gaza, aided and abetted by Hamas.
We see now their presence, including ISIS or IS, even in the West Bank where their flags flew during Abu Khyder's funeral. The Egyptian president probably prays that Israel will finally finish the job.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Women and children
As per usual, they are the ones caught in the crossfire.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540159,00.html
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4540159,00.html
Sunday, July 6, 2014
The Enemies Of Peace
Reading this article this morning filled me with shame and sorrow.
We must stand up to the enemies of Peace, be they fellow Jews, Christians or Muslims.
No human being has the right to take another's life. I pray these terrorists will receive their just punishment under Israel's Court of Law. And may they be a reminder to us all, how deep the waters of evil run and how vigilant we must be, in the service of good.
God bless the families who have lost their precious children to wars in the name of God.
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/182558#.U7lk03ZX-uY
We must stand up to the enemies of Peace, be they fellow Jews, Christians or Muslims.
No human being has the right to take another's life. I pray these terrorists will receive their just punishment under Israel's Court of Law. And may they be a reminder to us all, how deep the waters of evil run and how vigilant we must be, in the service of good.
God bless the families who have lost their precious children to wars in the name of God.
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/182558#.U7lk03ZX-uY
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Holding Back The Dogs Of War
http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/.premium-1.602900
http://en.ammonnews.net/article.aspx?articleno=25920#.U7ilxXZX-uY
http://en.ammonnews.net/article.aspx?articleno=25920#.U7ilxXZX-uY
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Women
http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Columnists/As-I-See-It-Crocodile-tears-over-the-cult-of-death-361474
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