Lost and Found in Gaza

The evacuation of Gaza is now completed, and the world has been watching closely. As a proud member of the Jewish People, I have nothing but admiration for the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces, for the humane way they carried out this most difficult military assignment. Most soldiers train to fight against their enemies; the Israeli army was specially trained to evacuate their own families, friends, and sometimes even their own rabbis and teachers. In fact, there was nothing easy about this assignment; according to the NY Times, an Arab reporter on the scene asked his anchor in Dubai, "Did you see the soldiers crying?" Yes, we all saw the soldiers crying and anyone with a heart and soul had to be moved by their compassion coupled with their calm discipline under exceedingly trying conditions. More tears were shed than blood, and that speaks volumes about the talent and the humanity of the Israeli Defense Forces.

I believe that on both sides, something precious was lost and something precious was found. On the Israeli side, what was lost were the hopes, dreams and aspirations that the settlers had for their future in Gaza. Some settlers had lived in Gaza for over thirty years; they were encouraged to build their homes there by Ariel Sharon himself. They showered their love onto the land; for them, Gaza was a gift promised by God, and the sadness of leaving overshadowed the pride they must have felt at making the dry land bloom. This land which had started out uninhabitable, became a land rich in crops and vegetables and flowers and food. Losing their homes, and their Divine sense of mission, brought palpable grief to those who had to leave. And who can blame them?

And what did they find? The Israelis gained the respect of the world community. Or at least they should have, but the sounds of the world's nations' applauding have been muted, to put it mildly. What other nation could have pulled of what the Israelis did, with so little violence, and with no loss of life? In addition, the exit from Gaza is yet another step toward Israel gaining back its Jewish majority. With the rising Arab birthrate, the demographics had begun to work against the State of Israel retaining its Jewish majority. The Jewish State is entitled to have a Jewish majority and so now it will.

On the Palestinian side, what was found was new land to settle, for the new country they hope to create. In the nascent Palestinian State, Gaza will serve as the living laboratory. Here is where the Palestinian nation will birth itself; here is where the societal norms will be created, where true freedom for all, women as well as men; where quality education for the next generation, which will recognize the State of Israel as a neighbor not an enemy; where the creation of jobs and a fair economy, will all take hold. What a find!

What have the Palestinians lost? It seems to me that they have lost forever the ability to blame Israel for all their problems. For now, it is all up to them; they must be the ones who will begin to translate the harsh words of their prayers into the hard work of their hands. They must be the ones who will begin to lay down their armaments and their harmful rhetoric in favor of publicly proclaimed peaceful intentions and the desire to live in peace with Israel.

Lost and found-we only learn anything important about ourselves by how we respond to the losses in our lives. Both Israel and the Palestinians have suffered great losses this past week. Perhaps these losses will lead to a greater realization that what has been found will contribute to a world of peace. What a find that would be for the whole world.

Rabbi Mel Glazer
Temple Israel of the Poconos
Stroudsburg, PA
570 421-8781
http://www.templeisraelofthepoconos.org

move in cleaning service Mundelein ..
In The News:

Quick iPhone and Android battery optimization techniques help your device stay powered all day by turning off hidden features that secretly drain power in the background.
Kodiak Driver autonomous truck achieves perfect 98 safety score, matching top human fleets in groundbreaking AI evaluation by Nauto's VERA system.
New 401k catch-up contribution rules in 2026 will change taxes for high earners over 50. Learn how scammers exploit these changes and protect your retirement savings.
Kurt Knutsson's guide covers social media privacy protection through location settings, account privacy controls and two-factor authentication to prevent scams and data breaches.
Revolutionary retinal implant restores central vision in 80% of patients with advanced macular degeneration, offering hope where treatments once only slowed blindness.
Learn how to use passkeys on Windows and Mac computers without cameras or fingerprint readers. Discover secure authentication methods that replace passwords.
Tesla's FSD v14.1.2 update reintroduces Mad Max mode, enabling higher speeds and more frequent lane changes than the standard Hurry profile setting.
A phishing email scam targeting American Express customers shows how cybercriminals use fake urgent messages to steal personal and financial information.
Facebook's new Meta AI feature analyzes your camera roll photos to create polished collages automatically, but requires cloud processing and raises privacy concerns.
A New Jersey teenager filed a major lawsuit against AI/Robotics Venture Strategy 3 Ltd. over ClothOff, an AI tool that created fake nude images from her social media photos.
Microsoft reports Storm-2657 cybercriminals sent phishing emails to 6,000 addresses at 25 universities to steal payroll credentials and redirect funds.
Astronomers have discovered asteroid 2025 SC79, a skyscraper-sized space rock orbiting the sun in just 128 days. the second-fastest known.
The Fox News AI Newsletter delivers the latest developments form the world of artificial intelligence, including the technology's challenges and opportunities.
A cyberattack on SimonMed Imaging exposed personal information of 1.2 million patients, including medical records, financial details and identity papers.
Spotify's managed accounts for kids under 13 now available in at least seven countries, allowing parents to filter and block explicit content and songs.
Friendly text conversations about BBQs and social events can lead to WEEX gold trading scams that target older adults with fake investment opportunities.
California company Skyeports creates self-healing glass spheres from Moon regolith that generate solar power and support plant growth for sustainable lunar living.
Cleafy researchers discover fake VPN streaming app Mobdro Pro that installs Klopatra banking Trojan, giving attackers full control over Android devices.
Police departments across the U.S. and Canada are adopting virtual reality training to better prepare officers for high-pressure, real-world situations.
House Bill 469 would prevent AI systems from owning property, serving as executives, or gaining legal personhood in Ohio under Representative Thaddeus Claggett's proposal.
Public voter records expose retirees' personal details to election scammers who create targeted cons using names, addresses, and voting history data.
Instead of fearing what comes next with artificial intelligence, think outside the box. Here are high-earning AI jobs that don't require a computer science degree.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says polite words like "please" and "thank you" cost millions annually, while direct prompts may improve ChatGPT accuracy by several points.
Chattee Chat and GiMe Chat exposed intimate conversations and photos, revealing users spent up to $18,000 on AI companions before the breach.
New Instagram parental controls allow families to manage teen screen time and content limits through the Family Center with stricter safety settings.

The New Goo Review is Coming Right At You

Non-lethal Goo Concepts have been tossed around by many war... Read More

Water Conservation, Retention and Better Policies

As the populations expand in Colorado outside of Denver, Las... Read More

Bio Attack Nation Unready

We are told by out leadership that we risk loss... Read More

Sarbanes-Oxley Reality Check on Bureaucracy

There is no doubt in hindsight that Sarbanes Oxley was... Read More

Pilot-Less and High Speed Train Transportation Systems; Better Strategy Needed

We recently saw another ferry accident, this one in NY... Read More

Questioning Both Sides of the GM Crop Debate

One question not addressed in GM Crops and Monsanto Terminator... Read More

Are Social Security Private Accounts a Good Deal or Raw Deal for African Americans?

How many legs does a dog have if you call... Read More

Iranian Elections and Boiling Points

The Iranian elections are certainly interesting indeed. The ruling party... Read More

Government Credit Card Abuse

Veterans Affairs Employees using government credit cards on personal items?... Read More

North Korea and Diplomatic Solutions; Random Thoughts Part III

Sizing up North Korea is important for a war there.... Read More

Jihad Will Continue

The Jihad against the Western World will continue. It will... Read More

News Media Misguided or Just Plain Liars?

Last week, the media coverage called the airplane crash in... Read More

A Look Ahead to 2008 (Part II)

Last week, I began my look ahead to the 2008... Read More

The Blessings of the Black Economy

Some call it the "unofficial" or "informal" economy, others call... Read More

What Did You Do In The War Daddy?

This is the first of a series of four articles... Read More

Regulatory Hooey Protects Us From Our Own Health

Legislation is getting legs to further curtail your use of... Read More

Adminstration of E-Business Taxation

The entry by telephone and cable companies into the Internet... Read More

TSA Missteps at Our Airports

The TSA seems to have completely missed the ball at... Read More

A Need to Review Abortion Laws In Belgium

INTRODUCTIONThe aim of writing this article is to encourage the... Read More

Oil Pipelines and Rates of Flow

How much oil can travel through a pipeline? It depends... Read More

Hillary Says Health Care Can Be Fixed with IT

The great leader and Senator from New York and wife... Read More

Freedom on the Internet

Throughout all recorded history on our lovely little planet, Earth's... Read More

Business: ?Where Is America Headed To??, New York Millionaire Wonders

Hello! Happy new year. May you live a long healthy... Read More

Confession of a King

Rufus King: (Said to be the fifth most important person... Read More

Public Sector Economies in Transition

In the previous article, we described the various methods developed... Read More

insured cleaning company Highland Park ..