Barbara Green has been a volunteer for Americans for Peace Now for many years. She
lives in Washington, DC.
"Kol ha-hatchalot kashot," as every Israeli school child learns, means "All beginnings are hard." We know
this to be true in our everyday lives but the Torah gives new meaning to the concept.
God gave us the ultimate new beginning
when he created the world, but within 3 short chapters the inhabitants of Paradise were expelled and in the next
chapter we have the world's first fratricide. Before long God realizes He made a major mistake when His creation
scheme included human beings. He vows to end the entire enterprise.
This week, Alpher discusses whether there is even the possibility of progress regarding Syria at the UN; how to characterize Putin’s “take” on the region; how this approach contrasts with Obama’s; assuming Russia and the US do not join forces in Syria, what Russia’s military options are; where Israel is in this picture
APN's daily news review from Israel
Wednesday September 30, 2015
While News Nosh's Israel editor is on vacation during the holidays, we are publishing an abbreviated version
produced in Washington and therefore it may be sent later in the day.
Quote of the Day:
"Speeches are the most successful part of the current government’s term."
"The PA chairman can read the Bronx phone book or the menus of NY restaurants, and he will still gain the support of many of the General Assembly members."
-Quotes from Eitan Haber’s commentary in today’s Yedioth Ahronoth
"The PA chairman can read the Bronx phone book or the menus of NY restaurants, and he will still gain the support of many of the General Assembly members."
-Quotes from Eitan Haber’s commentary in today’s Yedioth Ahronoth
APN's daily news review from Israel
Sunday September 27, 2015
While News Nosh's Israel editor is on vacation during the holidays, we are publishing an abbreviated version
produced in Washington and therefore it may be sent later in the day.
Please note that News Nosh will not be sent Monday, September 28 and Tuesday,
September 29 during the holiday of Sukkot.
Quote of the Day:
"The secretary is interested in reengaging on the issue." "He is talking to a full range of experts and
stakeholders to better understand the options as part of our ongoing policy review."
-A senior US official told Ha’aretz, reported on 9-27
-A senior US official told Ha’aretz, reported on 9-27
Although the High Holidays have concluded, we have an obligation to continue reflecting on our thoughts, words and actions - not just as individuals, but as a Jewish community. I hope that during this time of continued contemplation, we can take an honest accounting of the current state of the land of Israel - not only its many accomplishments and gifts, but its frightening move towards intolerance and violence. Former APN chair, Martin Bresler, has eloquently made the case for this self-examination in his essay below; APN makes the case every day for the imperative to act against this danger. We ask that during this holiday season you support our critical work. It's not about right and left, it's about right and wrong.
B'Shalom,
Debra DeLee, President and CEO, APN
Professor Gerald Bubis ("Jerry"), an APN founder, long-time Board Member and former National Co-Chair, passed away on August 21 of this year at age 91. He will be deeply missed and remembered.
This annual event, established in his honor by the APN Board of Directors in 2011, is co-sponsored with Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, CA, and the fifth annual will be this October 20 with special guest speaker from Israel, Gershom Gorenberg.
Event information is below, and RSVP requested to apnwest@peacenow.org or 323-934-3480.
Peace Now among Israeli groups working to end the occupation (Gulf News, 9/12/2015)
Peace Now Secretary General Yariv Oppenheimer steps down (i24 News, 9/21/2015)
Peace Now's Oppenheimer to step down as Secretary General (Arutz 7, 9/21/2015)
A rabbi and an imam: The story of Isaac and Ishmael can be a source of hope (Washington Post,
9/21/2015)
APN among handful of Jewish groups that did not sign joint statement on Iran threat (The Forward, 9/24/2015)
APN's daily news review from Israel
Friday September 25, 2015
While News Nosh's Israel editor is on vacation during the holidays, we are publishing an abbreviated version
produced in Washington and therefore it may be sent later in the day.
Quote of the Day:
"We don’t want to rule the Palestinians; it’s not good for them; it’s certainly not good for
us."
-David Horowitz, editor of The Times of Israel, addressing the United Jewish Israel Appeal Dinner in London on September 21
-David Horowitz, editor of The Times of Israel, addressing the United Jewish Israel Appeal Dinner in London on September 21
APN's daily news review from Israel
Thursday September 24, 2015
While News Nosh's Israel editor is on vacation during the holidays, we are publishing an abbreviated version
produced in Washington and therefore it may be sent later in the day.
Quote of the Day:
"In 30 days, I learned an important lesson about the nation, and I come out of it deeply worried, with
questions about the bad blood that is among us, and wondering about the national backbone, governance, the
state of our democracy, the rule of law, values and the lack thereof, power players and interest groups that
were not chosen by the people, but who in fact run our lives."
-Gal Hirsch, former IDF Brigadier General, upon withdrawing his name to be Israel’s next Police Commissioner
-Gal Hirsch, former IDF Brigadier General, upon withdrawing his name to be Israel’s next Police Commissioner
APN's daily news review from Israel
Tuesday September 22, 2015
While News Nosh's Israel editor is on vacation during the holidays, we are publishing an abbreviated version
produced in Washington and therefore it may be sent later in the day.
Quote of the Day:
"Virtuous, humble, devotional: He leads by serving. And leads who? Pope Francis is leader of 1.2
billion Catholics, Christianity's largest denomination. Saudi Arabia claims to be, and is often described as,
the principal Sunni Muslim power, leading the world's more than 1 billion Sunnis, though its government isn't
even chosen by its own citizens."
-Haroon Moghul is a fellow at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding. He is an author, essayist and public speaker writing for CNN on September 8 about the Syrian refugee crisis
-Haroon Moghul is a fellow at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding. He is an author, essayist and public speaker writing for CNN on September 8 about the Syrian refugee crisis