Archive for March 11th, 2009

Why Arabs Cannot Understand Purim

What does Purim celebrate? Wikipedia says “Purim is a festival that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people of the ancient Persian Empire from Haman’s plot to annihilate them.” Judaism 101: “It commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination. ” Jewish Virtual Library: “It commemorates a time when [...]

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day

I don’t know what’s funnier. The sign he’s holding up, or the one around his neck. (hat tip: Shy Guy)

The Day in Israel: Wed Mar 11th, 2009

The Day in Israel: Wed Mar 11th, 2009

Click refresh to see new updates during the day. The IAF struck two more smuggling tunnels overnight. A Hamashole reportedly complained of a headache not long after the attack. Updates (Israel time; most recent at top) 8:58PM: Don’t let their looks fool you. These are not a couple of mental patients, but rather two unrepentant [...]