By Kathleen Peratis
Acting unilaterally, whether it’s Israel or the Palestinians, can be destructive and making a deal would be better. But it might be the only way to make progress, writes Kathleen Peratis.
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By Kathleen Peratis
I bought 24 copies of
“The New American Haggadah” sight unseen, based on the recommendation of a friend and the
yiches of its creators, writers Jonathan Safran Foer and Nathan Englander. The aesthetic of the books is very Zen, very Steve Jobs: It’s light — literally, the paper seems nearly weightless — and spare, with monochromatic flying Hebrew letters.
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By Kathleen Peratis
Despite the Israeli blockade, Gaza’s economy shows signs of life. Traffic through its disputed tunnels to Egypt is thriving, although perhaps not for long.
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By Kathleen Peratis
Kathleen Peratis wonders if Israel and its allies should direct their energy toward shaping, rather than stopping, the forthcoming U.N. resolution to declare an independent Palestinian state.
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