Daily Archives: 12/16/2006

Second light

It’s the second night of Chanukah, and here is my hanukkiah (the specific word for what we often call a menorah). The dreidel came with a box of Godiva chocolates from my friend Kim (hi, Kim!), who sent me a … Continue reading

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Oh, look. Another anti-Israel office at the UN

Color me shocked, shocked, I tell you. The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Friday to establish an office to register Palestinian damage claims stemming from Israel’s construction of a barrier in the West Bank. Israel and the United States strongly … Continue reading

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The non-democracy of Iran

The next time someone tells you that Iran is a democratic state, show them this: LONDON, December 12 (IranMania) – About 78 Tehran City Council election candidates have withdrawn from the race, Tehran’s governor said. Vajiollah Aqataqi also told IRNA … Continue reading

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Happy Chanukah Jews, and by the way, screw you!

And the count for vandalized menorah displays begins: AMHERST – The menorah on the Town Common may have been damaged, but the spirit of the holiday has not. “We want this to be a catalyst for more people to come … Continue reading

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