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Feb 21, 2024

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More Thoughts on Time: Jewish Time, Biblical Time - 2-21-24

by Janet Hammer

Yesterday I wrote about seeing time in a Jewish way. I realized I only scratched the surface of the idea, mentioning for one the general who described the current situation as “Biblical.” Traditional Judaism doesn’t have a problem with seeing things in a biblical perspective. It’s …

Feb 20, 2024

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Understanding Time Jewish Style - 2-20-24

by Janet Hammer

This morning Sam and I started to talk about how long the war has been going on, how long the hostages have been in captivity and  how Oct 7th was almost 140 days ago. All measurements of time. But time was been confounding for me since Oct 7th. Has it been only hours that became days and t…

Feb 19, 2024

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The Cosplay Enemy - 2/19/24

by Janet Hammer

Read it and weep. 
 
Better yet wipe your tears and see the situation clearly for what it is.
 
The terrorist cowards are playing hide and seek in costume! What creative cosplay they engage in. Or rather, what a destructive game. One day it’s a serial killer on an Israeli highway di…

Feb 18, 2024

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OK You Made Me Cry - 2/18/24

by Janet Hammer

OK you made me cry.
 
My tears are not of sadness or despair. These are tears because I recognize the truth that children can express. My tears are also deeply personal because they remind me of a searing trauma that affected my own life. 
 
Please watch this amazing video, which was …

Feb 17, 2024

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A “Progressive” Encounter - 2/17/24

by Janet Hammer

When I was in Israel everyone told me I am the one with the hardest job. 
 
They explained….
 
In Israel we know we are dealing with this enemy. 
 
In the US people do not realize a ceasefire and “peace” mean totally different things when one is dealing with jihadists. 
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