Lay of the Land Weekly Newsletter- 26 October 2022

Unveiling the contours and contrasts of an ever-changing Middle East landscape Reliable reportage and insightful commentary on the Middle East by seasoned journalists from the region and beyond

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GETTING ‘HIGH’ IN HAIFA

Taking a ‘trip’ on Israel’s port city’s scenic new cable car

By David E. Kaplan

Visual Smorgasbord. Riding above forests and university campuses, the views of Haifa and beyond are beyond spectacular.

Essentially for commuters – notably students at Haifa University and the Technion – Haifa’s new cable car transport system on the north side of Mount Carmel is attracting tourists both local and abroad. The writer took a ride and while enjoying the sights, it was the insights of places coming into view that unpacked the gems of yesterday that promise the sparkles of tomorrow.

GETTING ‘HIGH’ IN HAIFA

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OY VEY, YE!

Rapper Kanye West creates a social media storm with antisemitic outbursts

By Rolene Marks

Rapper’s Revelation. A resurfaced 2018 Kanye West TMZ interview reveals the rapper’s adoration for Adolf Hitler.

This rapper is now being rapped over the knuckles. Rightly so! After antisemitic remarks on Instagram and Twitter, Kanye West or “Ye” as he now prefers to be called is feeling the heat. Being a celebrity – argues the writer – should afford NO protection for vile online antisemitism.

OY VEY, YE!

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ALL IS NOT WELL AT WELLESLEY

An ‘Open Letter” to Wellesley College President Dr. Paula A. Johnson

By alumnus Gina Raphael

School Souring. The writer hopes Wellesley will embrace Jewish learning and acceptance befitting school’s motto.

With Wellesley having “fallen into the trap set by the BDS movement,” the writer question’s her alma mater’s moto of Non Ministrari sed Ministrare – “not to be served, but to serve”.  A school proud to include as its alumna Hilary ClintonMadeline AlbrightDiane SawyerNora EphronKatherine Lee Bates and astronaut Pamela Melroy, the writer fears for the future of America’s premier university for women.

ALL IS NOT WELL AT WELLESLEY

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LOTL Co-founders David E. Kaplan (Editor), Rolene Marks and Yair Chelouche

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