Category: Current Commentry
Syria atrocities- grave lessons to Israel
May 17th, 2013The atrocities that the Syrians, both government and rebels, are committing on their “brothers”, Muslim civilians, women and children, are hard for us to grasp- read below NYT. Just think, if the Arabs could have defeated Israel - they would have decima… more »
Different Standards If Muslims Kill Muslims
April 4th, 2013"Subconsciously (and sadly) the Muslim-Turkish thinking tolerates it if Muslims kill Muslims; does not tolerate it but does not turn the world upside down when Christians kill Muslims; pragmatically ignores it when too-powerful Christians kill Muslims;… more »
My professional background
April 2nd, 2013I was standing by the Registrar Office of the University of Washington when my beloved math professor saw me and asked: “What are you doing here Matania?”
“I am finishing some papers, I am graduating soon,”
“So now you know everything.” she said… more »
A PEACEFUL, DEMOCRATIC ARAB WORLD?
March 15th, 2013If the Jews had not built the modern state of Israel, the Middle East would have been peaceful, cooperative, modern and would have the advantages of Europeans nations: an adequate standard of living, free election, women equality, democracy, and no wars… more »
The quiet Kotel
February 8th, 2013I like to fold myself into a small ball and just observe. The fish do not notice me and I can see them in their natural habitat without disturbing their routine. It is a fascinating experience and I do it every time we snorkeled in Hawaii. But I also do… more »