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Articles
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PRAYERS AND PROTEST ON THE STREETS OF TEL-AVIV
Yom-Kippur in 1973 was a defining moment. Will Yom-Kippur 2023 prove to be another?
By David E. Kaplan

As the Jewish state reaches out to former enemies striking glorious accords, within Israel today the present governing coalition sows inglorious discord. On the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, Israel finds itself again at war – with itself!
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BIBI’S BLUNDER
The Reckless Assault on the Supreme Court
By Raymond Wacks

While seeking “to curtail the powers of the Supreme Court,” Netanyahu’s governing coalition is not only undermining the rule of law but also the country’s celebrated democratic system. In this pursuit, Israel finds itself in questionable company. “There are echoes,” asserts the writer “of the South African apartheid government’s crackdown on the judiciary,”
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AN ISOLATED TEMPLE OF SUSTAINABILITY SHINES IN THE NEGEV
Experiencing a new resort that blends seamlessly into the crusty landscape and exquisite beauty of Israel’s southern desert
By Motti Verses

When people think of a relaxing and rejuvenating holiday, a desert would unlikely be the first place that comes to mind. Challenging this misguided mindset, follow travel expert Motti Verses as he indulges all his ‘senses’ in Israel’s Negev desert at the Six Senses Shaharut – a luxury oasis providing the ultimate in relaxion in ultimate seclusion.
AN ISOLATED TEMPLE OF SUSTAINABILITY SHINES IN THE NEGEV
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