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THE ISRAEL BRIEF- 04-07 December 2023
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FROM THE BRAVE MACCABBES TO THE BRAVE SOLDIERS OF THE IDF
Even during war, Jews in Israel will celebrate Chanukah and yet we read
“Hanukkah events toned down or scrapped across US in wake of Israel-Hamas war”.
With antisemitism at an all-time high globally, is why we need a strong Israel, which is fighting
for all Jews, everywhere.
MAY THE LIGHTS OF CHANUKAH ILLUMINATE THE WORLD
and a safe return of our soldiers and hostages
Articles
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FROM THE RIVER OF FREEDOM TO THE SEA OF TERROR, SOUTH AFRICA WILL BE FREE
Could have been a model of reconciliation but instead the Rainbow Nation embraces terrorists that murder Jews.
By Gary Kaplan
FROM THE RIVER OF FREEDOM TO THE SEA OF TERROR, SOUTH AFRICA WILL BE FREE
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WHO ARE THE INNOCENT PALESTINIANS?
A wartime poll by Ramallah based Arab research institute, reveals alarming concerns for Israelis.
By Jonathan Feldstein
WHO ARE THE INNOCENT PALESTINIANS?
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THE JEWISH DNA OF ISRAEL’S ‘OPEN-HEARTED’ HOTEL INDUSTRY
From opening ancient Jewish texts, to hotels opening its doors to host evacuees, hospitality in times of distress is imbedded in Jewish tradition
By Motti Verses
THE JEWISH DNA OF ISRAEL’S ‘OPEN-HEARTED’ HOTEL INDUSTRY
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LETTER FROM ISRAEL AT WAR – WEEK 8
The Israeli Message – We will prevail. We have no choice; we are home and we aren’t going anywhere.
By Harris Zvi Green
LETTER FROM ISRAEL AT WAR – WEEK 8
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