Waiting with Armani: an Odyssey in Jerusalem

SLAP! I was forcibly jolted out of a nervous daze. I had been somewhat amused by the carefree antics of what appeared to be a young girl, crisp auburn curls escaping her ponytail. She was traveling with her mother and her older brother. The family was Palestinian but they lived in the United States. She scuttled around the waiting travelers, hitting her older brother periodically. But her roughhousing was soon to reach a dramatic climax. She perched up on the coffee table, glanced around at her audience, slapped herself, and then squealed with laughter at the shocked reaction.

In the name of the Father, the Gun and the Holy Ghost, Amen.

“Jesus supports the IDF and he wants his believers to be the best soldiers they can be” is the message that the Messianic Jewish Community gave to a 28 member group of 18-year-olds who recently participated in last week’s pre-military program called Netsor, the Hebrew word for “standing vigilant.”

“Removal” of Israeli Checkpoints: Just an Illusion

Over the past month, Israel has decided to ease some travel restrictions in the West Bank.

Israeli authorities have put steps in place around the cities of Ramallah, Nablus, Qalqilya and Jericho.

Today, for example, the IDF announced it would open foot traffic at the Hawara checkpoint near Nablus. In some cases, Israeli authorities have claimed to “remove” checkpoints or roadblocks altogether.

However, has that really been the case?

Because Nothing Says “Fun” Like the IDF

One thing I love about Facebook is how, when you post a link, you’re given the choice of which corresponding image you want posted along with it. I was posting this story on my wall when I noticed this little gem for sale…“Show your love and support for the defenders of Israel – as well [...]