Israel

I never quite understood how property can automatically be labeled property of a particular ethnic/religious/ or linguistic group. And before you say it the same goes for the Jews

No one would consider Syria ‘Greek land’ even though the Seleucid Empire controlled the area for over 300 years.

So where exactly dose this concept come from?

2007-11-28 16:49:54 · 15 answers · asked by Gamla Joe 7

Apartheid South Africa? The anti-Semitic remarks I have seen here against the Palestinian people are shocking. In the question I was just looking at; the ID "friend of zion" (or some such) was actively justifying the assault of school children and attempted arson of their school by so called settlers. This person's comment was that the environment was "kill or be killed." Has zion completely lost it's senses? To use the phrase "kill or be killed" in response to a news article of settlers breaking into a school and attacking school children, is appalling. What we have is adults attacking children.

2007-11-28 16:42:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-28 09:22:55 · 8 answers · asked by Seasons 3

(not really in power) President of the PLO? What do you think?

2007-11-28 06:51:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are the procedures?

2007-11-28 05:27:01 · 7 answers · asked by wildwolf 2

I'm born Chinese and my parents are atheist. However, I converted to Judaism as teenager and a lot of my friends want to go to birthright.
What is the procedure for "proof" that one is Jewish? I mean, my friends are very willing to vouch for me.

2007-11-28 04:50:26 · 12 answers · asked by wildwolf 2

are allowed ONE remark or question, and ONE only.

What do you say?

Humorous or witty responses especially welcome :)

2007-11-26 23:57:01 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

No insulting replies, just informed answers please?

I'd really like to hear from those people who are always condemning Israel and Judaism - why do you not feel the same hatred towards countries like Sudan?

The gist of the story: an English teacher in Sudan let her class vote on a name for the class mascot, a teddy bear. The pupils chose the name Mohammed. Now the teacher has been sentenced to 50 lashes.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news.wo

2007-11-26 03:30:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-25 11:42:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

lots of Israelis are emigrating from Israel now a days, just wondering which are the top 3 countries they are moving to?

2007-11-25 11:22:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

what do they have in israel that makes them want to live there? why not immigrate to one of the surounding countries that are like all muslin y fight the israelis over it? is there a certain holy site in israel that they want?

2007-11-25 11:03:40 · 20 answers · asked by pinkfloyd6488 2

Why don't they build an infra-structure? Why don't they build local industries, so that they don't have to cross through the traumatic Israeli checkpoints? Would that be too bad for the terrorist industry?

If they had a state, would Israel be obliged to let them in to work, at the worst carrying their bombs, and at the least taking work away from Israelis?

2007-11-25 04:00:19 · 15 answers · asked by Canute 6

what does this mean? and who invented this word?

2007-11-24 18:07:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I came across this blog today by a doctor in Gaza. I'd love to hear comments ON THE BLOG! Please do not rant to your party line. I am interested in your views on the thoughts and information expressed IN THE BLOG. If you have not read atleast a few of the entries, please do not post, as you will not be able to give the feedback that was requested in the question.

http://fromgaza.blogspot.com/

2007-11-24 13:35:47 · 20 answers · asked by MBC 4

Here's a Riddle for you..... They have stole other people's country and land, killed their men and children, bulldozed their homes for fun, and built a huge wall around them against the UNs approval, which vile people am I talking about......

2007-11-24 11:58:35 · 39 answers · asked by wendyegypt 2

get their own country, will there be peace? Will the rockets and suicide bombers stop? I am curious because this is the ultimate goal, right?

2007-11-24 05:41:02 · 16 answers · asked by Janice 4

I heard that talking too much on the phone can cause cancer.I bought earphones, will this help?

2007-11-24 03:46:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

This was sent to me by email, instead of me replying with my own answer, I thought it would be good to hear from you kids better answers to send him.

Here is the question:

Israel/Palestine conflict for dummies?
Can you explain to me the conflict in unbiased, lemans terms? My understanding is that Jewish people were given Palestine (Israel) to resettle after the war and the Palestinian people were unceremoniously shifted to Lebanon. But I know I'm probably wrong. And I don't really understand what's been happening ever since. Also, I hear people making comments about the USA's involvement with Israel but I know nothing of that either.
You might think I'm a total dumbass (and you'd be right) but I've only started reading newspapers in the last year and can't get to grips with the context surrounding all these articles that I'm reading.

2007-11-24 03:22:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-24 00:32:11 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Also, does Israel allow freedom of Press in the occupied Palestinian Terrotories? Thank you.

2007-11-23 19:15:08 · 14 answers · asked by HopelessZ00 6

. Israel Becoming Less Secular
by Hillel Fendel

An Israel Democratic Institute (IDI) demographic survey finds religious growth and secular decline - but most significant is that the proportion of religious in the public is highest among the youth.

The percentage of Jews describing themselves as secular has dropped sharply over the past 30 years, while the religious and traditional proportions have risen. The annual survey finds that the secular public comprises only 20% of the Israeli population - compared to 41%, more than twice as much, in 1974.

Nearly half the population, 47%, describes itself as traditional, while the hareidi-religious and religious-Zionist together comprise 33% of the public.

The numbers were compiled based on a survey of representative sampling of 1,016 Israelis Jews.

Tradition Reigns
Over the past seven years, according to IDI statistics, the proportion of secular Jews has dropped sharply from 32% to 20% today. The "traditionalists" have traditionally had the lead in polls of this nature - except for one year in 1974, when they trailed the seculars, 41% to 38%.

Other findings show that the Sephardic population is much more traditional and religious than the Ashkenazic sector. Ashkenazic Jews are those originating from European (Christian) countries, whereas Sephardic Jews lived in the Iberian Peninsula (now Spain and Portugal), African and Middle Eastern (Moslem) countries. Only 7% of the Sephardim describe themselves as secular, compared to 36% of the Ashkenazim. At the same time, 56% of the Sephardim are religious or hareidi, compared to only 17% of the Ashkenazim.

39% of those under age 40 are religious - more than those in their 40's and 50's (32%), and much more than those aged 60 and over (20%).

It can be inferred from the numbers that Israel is a traditional society, and that it will become even more so as the years go by.

Country is Right-Wing; the Religious - Even More So
Politically, the religious are more right-wing, but so are the others. Among the religious, many more identify with the right than with the left, by a 71-8 margin; among the traditional, it's 49-21, and among the secular, it's 43-27. In total, 55% of the population view themselves as right-wing, and only 18% are to the left.

2007-11-23 17:55:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I posted a question to see if there were any fellow Reform Jews here. I also mentioned that having attended both Reform and Orthodox synagogues, I personally prefered the former, because in the Orthodox shuls I went to, the women were always tucked away behind the mechitsa where they just sat and chatted. This was my personal opinion and experience.

In response, ST has now stated that my opinion is 'anti semitic and self hating'.

Er, I always thought 'anti semitism' meant hating Jews! What have I said that is racist?

It's because of ST that some non Jews feel we over-use the term 'anti semitic'.

What do you think, please?

2007-11-23 06:17:31 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some people in this section have been rather scathing about Reform Judaism. I think it's bad enough when non Jews bash our religion, without my fellow Jews coming over all righteous!

And may I remind you: Hitler didn't give a damn whether a Jew was Reform, Conservative, or totally secular.

I've attended orthodox synagogues and hated the way the women are either tucked away behind the mechitsa, or else left to sit up in the rafters where all they do is chat incessantly. At least in a Reform shul, families can sit together and enjoy the service together!

Anyone else here Reform and resentful of the criticism you sometimes get?

2007-11-22 22:31:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is Hezbollah from Syria or Lebanon?

2007-11-22 14:13:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-22 11:48:05 · 9 answers · asked by wacky_racer 5

You can not, on one hand, participate in "The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine," and on the other hand, come here and expect to hold the moral high ground.

You might like to listen to Dr. Ilan Pappe thoughts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxxMppPxXCw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHFXRcdFoCw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZFhfbUUbrE

2007-11-22 08:03:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

then what hope is there?

Yesterday I asked a question about what people thought the future of Israel/Palestine would be in 50 years. Some ignoble soul reported my question as insulting to others. So I ask you, is there something insulting about that? Isn't it a concern in all of our minds as to what the future holds? If we cannot dare to look to the future together (or are prevented from doing so), what does that foretell?

2007-11-22 03:48:48 · 17 answers · asked by MBC 4

She does seem to think she is a rule maker and the local censor.
She is vicious on the defense. If you disagree with her, she always gives a triabe and ends with stop lecturing me.

I disgree with her a lot and enjoy doing it.
should she be shunned for being a pushy individual? No. Educated and give time to mature.

2007-11-21 22:02:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anyone ever seen a post that had something wrong or incorrect?
I just want to see if others think as he does about himself. I can't help but wonder when I see all the thumbs down to his answers.

2007-11-21 21:55:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I feel I must apologise to Mimi. I noticed today that she behaved very fairly: she had previously defended Hezbollah, but then she did read what some of us wrote, she went away and researched it, and she actually came back here and stated that maybe she had overestimated them.

Mimi, I know I argued with you a lot, but I just want you to know I really do respect you for having an open and fair mind. I'm sorry if I got on your case. I think I misjudged you; there is no excuse, I just get so upset at the constant Israel bashing.

Anyway, I hope you'll accept the apology; if you want to block me, fair enough. I won't block you, though, and please feel welcome to answer any of my posts you find interesting :)

2007-11-21 10:07:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous