Daniel Lubetzky

James Carroll wrote an interesting column on archeological clues to the Jewish origins of Christianity and Messianic prophecy. Carroll: Gabriel’s revelation By James Carroll Thursday, July 17, 2008 A staple of pulp fiction is the archeological discovery that blows traditional Christian faith out of the water. The mummified corpse of Jesus will do, as will, [...]

Nicholas Kristof considers using schools and education, rather than military force, to combat terrorism. July 13, 2008 Op-Ed Columnist It Takes a School, Not Missiles By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF Since 9/11, Westerners have tried two approaches to fight terrorism in Pakistan, President Bush’s and Greg Mortenson’s. Mr. Bush has focused on military force and provided [...]

Kenneth Pollack offers a compelling perspective on the effects an oil boom in the Middle East. July 13, 2008 Op-Ed Contributor Drowning in Riches By KENNETH M. POLLACK Washington YOU might think that $140 per barrel oil would be good for at least one part of the world, the Middle East. It’s too soon to [...]

An interesting discussion of human rights in the context of Spain’s "Great Ape Project." July 13, 2008 Ideas & Trends When Human Rights Extend to Nonhumans By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. If you caught your son burning ants with a magnifying glass, would it bother you less than if you found him torturing a mouse [...]

I got the following email from Ziad Abdelnour, President of the US Committee for a Free Lebanon.  Ziad was born in Lebanon, and he does not parse any words.  While sometimes he is rough and undiplomatic, his clarity is necessary at times of politically correct ambiguity, as we’ve witnessed when addressing Iran and its quest [...]

Today we received some samples of interesting products from Turkey: fruits stuffed with nuts.  I thought they were great possible additions to our healthy snacks family – minimally processed, all natural, flavorful, just sun dried.  But it was funny (and sad) that in informal focus groups, most consumers were turned off by the look of [...]

The article below points to local opposition to water bottling facilities, but does not even highlight one of the biggest reasons why bottled water is causing such backlash: it’s plastic bottles overwhelming negative environmental impact… Portland Press Herald (Maine) June 30, 2008 Monday Final Edition FRONT; Pg. A1 Bottled water industry faces growing opposition; Last [...]

If you really want to understand the implications of our lifestyle, you should take a look at this scary presentation about the impact that plastic bags are having on the environment, and how this will come back and haunt us.

Tony Blair Meets With OneVoice Palestinian and Israeli Youth Leaders in Jerusalem Grassroots Youth Leaders Call for the Creation of a “Quintet”, Adding a Fifth Arm for Civil Society Movements Jerusalem, June 20, 2008 – In a meeting at the American Colony Hotel earlier today, Tony Blair—the Representative for the Middle East Quartet – pledged [...]

– As we gear towards the general election, a word of caution for US Presidential candidates about an important constituency that will not vote for them – According to conventional wisdom, Presidential candidates can take campaign stances that will curry favor with particular constituencies of voters, only to be forgiven for adjusting campaign positions once [...]