Archive for November, 2008
A Further Glimpse At the Evil
The Mumbai terrorists reportedly gave some special attention to their Jewish victims (hat tip: LGF reader Anand).
They said that just one look at the bodies of the dead hostages as well as terrorists showed it was a battle of attrition that was fought over three days at the Oberoi and the Taj hotels in Mumbai.
Doctors [...]
While Palestinians in Gaza Complain of a Gasoline Shortage
..their brethren in Lebanon show their solidarity
A Palestinian sprays gasoline on an Israeli flag using his mouth, during a protest demanding an end to a blockade on the Gaza Strip by Israel, in Ain el- Hilweh refugee camp near the port city of Sidon, southern Lebanon November 29, 2008.
Incoming
Ha’aretz reports: Palestinian Authority enjoys record incoming tourism
Meanwhile, Israel is not-so enjoying the incoming Qassams.
Silverstein: Never Failing to Disappoint
Trust it to Richard Silverstein to get everything wrong about the Mumbai Chabad House massacre (note: I am providing the link to his post because it is blog etiquette. But I discourage you from clicking on it since the extra traffic will only embolden him).
It is without question deeply disturbing that terrorists based in the [...]
A Light in the Darkness
Yesterday, when the world was witness to the worst of humanity, it was also witness to the best.
A nanny, who saved a two-year-old toddler from Mumbai’s Nariman House, escaped from a terrorist attacking the house, who opened fire in her direction, by slamming the door in his face.
She and another employee of the Jewish centre [...]
Reaction to Mumbai Massacre
For those of you hoping for me to provide some updates or clarity on the situation in Mumbai, I am going to disappoint. Quite frankly, I am in no mood to do so. Instead, I am going to rant.
I am quite aware that the terrorists murdered people from all parts of the world, and my [...]
And Now For Some Good News
My father-in-law Marty Roberts is back from the podcasting wilderness, returning with a new show after an 8 month hiatus.
Check it out here.
Chabad Center in Mumbai: The Final Assault
As I prepare to go off to morning prayers, the picture in Mumbai is still unclear. Indian commandos are carrying out an operation to free the hostages at the Chabad center.
You can watch developments live here.
In the meantime, please say Psalms for Gavriel Noach ben Freida Bluma, Rivka bas Yehudis and Moshe Tzvi Ben Rivkah, [...]
Jewish Memorial Site: Yizkor.com
Now this is a good idea.
Yizkor.com enables mourners to capture the history and impact of a loved one, including biography, timeline, photos, videos, family tree, and funeral information. Family and friends can visit the site and contribute stories and memories or just “leave a stone.” The result is an online, interactive memorial “book” that is [...]
You Don’t Say
Ha’aretz reports:
The Arab peace plan could be Israel’s last chance to live in a “sea of peace” and should not be squandered, Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas said on Tuesday.
And we all know how much they want us living in the sea.
