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By: Abraham A. van Kempen, Editor

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Source: The Times of Israel 

http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/lets-get-radical-be-kind/

Published JULY 18, 2017

By Abraham A. van Kempen, Editor

BUILDING THE BRIDGE FOUNDATION, THE NETHERLANDS

What is better? A cataclysmic apocalypse or a catalytic thrust based on mutual trust! Can the politicians solely resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Quest To Co-Exist? Should terror for or against, perpetrated by either or both with the inevitable repercussions of reprisals, reign? Blood begets more blood, triggering the warring parties to fortify their resolve to regain their dignity; and, the world is enraged; and the people of Israel and of Palestine are split apart from within. Imagine being interlocked with unlikely people, the key to enduring change. Without that key, peace building itself collapses. The richness and vitality of our differences will dignify and can deepen our dialogue.

Source: Haaretz

http://www.haaretz.com/opinion/1.804133

By Zaha Hassan

Published Jul 30, 2017

Every little West Bank girl crossing a checkpoint to get to school is a Rosa Parks. Every prisoner on hunger strike is a Mandela, and every Gazan, surviving despite the dehumanizing conditions, is a Palestinian Gandhi

Source: JEWISH TELEGRAFIC AGENCY

http://www.jta.org/2017/08/09/news-opinion/united-states/more-than-200-liberal-us-rabbis-sign-letter-against-israel-bds-travel-ban

Published August 9, 2017

(JTA) — More than 200 rabbis from the liberal movements of American Judaism signed a letter opposing Israel’s travel ban on leaders of the boycott movement against Israel.

Source: https://vimeo.com/6630724

Tears bathed my soul ... goosebumps ... but Rich Siegel's heartfelt words with resounding truth made me feel better offering hope and makes me want to work even harder.