Amid mouting tension over the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, much of the media’s ire has been directed not at the Palestinians who riot at the site but rather at Jews who merely wish to visit and pray there. Far too often, the latter are depicted as "extremist" or "fringe" simply because they seek to exercise their basic civil rights – as though that in itself constitutes an act of provocation. What we are witnessing is a concerted effort to delegitimize and even demonize our people’s most cherished dream: the longing for the Temple. But like it or not, the longing for a rebuilt Temple is no less central to Judaism than the desire for peace or social justice. So let’s stop bad-mouthing those who want to visit or pray where our forefathers once stood. And let’s bear in mind one very important rule: The real extremism is not [...]
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A Canadian tourist was riding in a taxi in Israel. The tourist was shocked to see the driver drive straight through a red light, without even slowing down. At the next intersection the light was green and, to the Canadian’s dismay, the cab driver brought the vehicle to a grinding halt. Unable to contain his astonishment, he turns to the drive ...
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