http://martyrobertsblog.com/WordPress Thoughts about life in Israel and being Jewish in today's complex and exciting world. News and commentary about Israel, the Middle East, Jews, Judaism and the Jewish world; Help and support for Aliyah; Torah, Bible and Koran; Christianity, Islam and Judaism; Arabs, Christians, Jews and terror; Israeli life, culture and politics Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:43:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Have you noticed who led the U. of Maryland Terrapins to victory in the NCAA women's basketball championships? It was Shay Doron of Israel. The starting guard led her team to a huge upset victory over Duke in a dramatic second-half comeback, after being down by 13 at the break. "...Toliver ... http://martyrobertsblog.com/WordPress/2006/04/05/shay-doron/ The latest edition of "The Marty Roberts Show", for Wednesday, April 5, is posted. In today's show, I focus on sport in Israel, highlighting Ellen and my running in the 14th annual Jerusalem Half Marathon earlier this week. I focus on the current state of amateur participatory sports, like running and ... http://martyrobertsblog.com/WordPress/2006/04/05/todays-edition-of-the-marty-roberts-show-is-on-now/ Seems like it's not "in" to believe in miracles today, is it? Modern thought would seem have it that only primitive or ignorant people would be so stupid as to REALLY believe that there is a Supreme Creator at all, let alone that he interferes in OUR world in such an ... http://martyrobertsblog.com/WordPress/2006/04/06/whats-in-a-miracle/ The latest edition of "The Marty Roberts Show", for Thursday, April 6, is posted. In today's show, I talk about Ehud Olmert's efforts to put together a new coalition government for Israel. You can learn just how the Israeli parliamentary system works by listening to the show. Avigdor Lieberman and his "Israel, Our ... http://martyrobertsblog.com/WordPress/2006/04/06/today%e2%80%99s-edition-of-%e2%80%9cthe-marty-roberts-show%e2%80%9d-is-on-now/ Some have accused me of being a bit slow on the uptake...maybe I just don't get it, but how can you explain the Olmert government's policy towards Hamas... A refusal to recognize Israel's right to exist and the Palestinian Authority's continued support of terror activity has granted the IDF the legal ... http://martyrobertsblog.com/WordPress/2006/04/06/can-somebody-please-explain-the-logic-here-to-me/ The latest edition of "The Marty Roberts Show", for Friday, April 7, is posted. In today's show, I focus on threats by the international controlling body of soccer, FIFA, against Israel. I talk about the ongoing daily missile barrage against southern Israel, and the measures that Israel's defense establishment have taken to ... http://martyrobertsblog.com/WordPress/2006/04/07/today%e2%80%99s-edition-of-%e2%80%9cthe-marty-roberts-show%e2%80%9d-is-on-now-2/ As I scan the consecutive breaking news stories that tell of Hamas and their new-found moderate stance regarding Israel, I'm struck by an acute episode of deja vu... That arab double-speak, so transparent to the sane ones amongst us, few as we may be, but, apparently quite effective wit the the ... http://martyrobertsblog.com/WordPress/2006/04/07/havent-we-seen-this-game-before/ Looks like the US of A is going to be playing the old "take away with one hand, but give it up with the other anyway" game. Old-faithful Debka reports today: "Washington suspends direct aid to Palestinian government but redirects part to humanitarian needs through UN and relief agencies" They continue on ... http://martyrobertsblog.com/WordPress/2006/04/09/united-nations-to-the-rescue/ It is a positive commandment for Jews to remember what Amalek did to us when we were leaving Egypt, as well as to "blot out the name of Amalek". As to what exactly we are supposed to do to perform this commandment is subject to discussion and "machloket" ... http://martyrobertsblog.com/WordPress/2006/04/09/doubt-amalek-trouble-for-the-jews/ "tradition"- custom or practice taught by one generation to another We attended a wedding last night near Yavne, in Israel. There is nothing quite as lovely as a Jewish wedding...the start of another beautiful Jewish family...and it's especially beautiful in the Jewish homeland, the Land of Israel. Before a Jewish baby ... http://martyrobertsblog.com/WordPress/2006/04/10/tradition-the-fiddler-on-the-roof-may-have-been-on-to-something/