Almond blossoms

Connection and Alienation

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January 15th 2010
Tonight is Rosh Hodesh Shvat, the beginning of the month of Shvat, which is known primarily for the birthday of trees. The children's song says, "The almond tree is blooming, the golden sun is shining, and from every roof birds proclaim the arrival of the holiday: Tu Bishvat has arrived - the tree holiday!" And indeed, the almond trees are blooming right on schedule. I am hoping, weather permi ... read more

Middle East » Israel » Jerusalem District » Jerusalem

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Following World War II, the British withdrew from their mandate of Palestine, and the UN partitioned the area into Arab and Jewish states, an arrangement rejected by the Arabs. Subsequently, the Israelis defeated the Arabs in a series of wars without... ... read more