Tag Archives: Israel

Jews, Alexandria, and Rosh Hashanah

Posted on September 3, 2012 by nervana111

Synagogue—a strange word on the ears of many Egyptians. Many have forgotten—or chose to forget—that Jews have been living in Egypt since biblical times, where they have built synagogues and practiced their religion freely. One of these Synagogues is Eliyahu Hanavi … Continue reading →

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Sinai and the open-ended adventure

Posted on September 2, 2012 by nervana111

It is hard to describe what has happened in Sinai in the last few weeks, although “surreal” may be the only appropriate word. It started with a tragedy on the holy month of Ramadan, when 16 Egyptian soldiers lost their … Continue reading →

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The Palestinian UN bid: Abbas and the Domestic Front

Posted on September 17, 2011 by nervana111

Yesterday, President Mahmoud Abbas formally declared his intention to seek full membership for the Palestinian state in the United Nation. His decision raised more than a few eyebrows, as many did not expect him to defy the Obama administration who have … Continue reading →

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The No Peace Treaty

Posted on May 22, 2011 by nervana111

Whenever I think about Sadat era in Egypt, one description always comes to my mind.“It was an era of  State Funerals”. It started with the funeral of Nasr when millions of Egyptians mourned their beloved leader & shed enough tears … Continue reading →

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