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Articles
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The Right Moves
A dance instructor’s recollections of defying Apartheid in South Africa
By David E. Kaplan
Too often observers focus on the Napoleons and not the foot soldiers who opposed Apartheid in South Africa. Fonda Dubb of Eilat, Israel was a foot soldier, who through her talents in dance and cuisine courageously defied and broke barriers and made a difference.
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The Best of Humanity
The Paralympics showcases the best of the human spirit, resilience, triumph and sporting excellence
By Rolene Marks
Inspired by the superlative performances of Israeli competitors at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics winning 9 medals, the writer reflects on the history of these unique games, the brainchild of Ludwig Guttmann, the Jewish doctor who fled from the Nazis and shepherded his vision to emerge as one of the world’s largest international sporting events.
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Durban is a Downer
Major countries boycott UN “Durban Conference” for its blatant antisemitism
By Rodney Mazinter
Like vultures circling above their prey, the predictable predators gear up to attack Israel at the upcoming 20th Anniversary of the UN World Conference Against Racism, also known as Durban IV. The writer exposes the lies, deceptions and hypocrisy peeling off the veneer to reveal naked antisemitism.
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