Politics: Late Night in Israel …

Adviser Reveals PM Planned Split Months Ago

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“A meeting of the party on Thursday exposed the truth – that contacts to establish Kadima began at least two months ago.”

Yitzhaki said to those present, ‘So, as I presented this to the prime minister two months ago,’ before realizing he was making unnecessary comments. He froze for a moment, before continuing, and attempting to free himself from the error. One of those present at the meeting told Ynet: ‘We were embarrassed. The big secret is out. Sharon has been busy building a new party for two months.'” read more

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More on the Gush Katif/Shomron Refugees …

Diaspora Jews Tour Evacuees’ Site

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“One of the tour’s organizers, Eve Harow of the “One Israel” fund, said that trips like the one held Thursday, during which American Jews are exposed to the evacuees’ suffering, help the foundation raise funds to benefit the former Gush Katif residents.

‘After the tour we were able to raise USD 10,000 in favor of the expelled settlers who live here in horrible conditions. This is the sixth group we have brought here since the eviction. Everyone is appalled by the hard conditions in which the Jews here live in, and they consequently open their hearts and their pockets,’ she said.” read more

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Parsha Chayei Sarah 5766: Two Shidduchim and a Legacy

Parsha Chayei Sarah 5766: Two Shidduchim and a Legacy
by, Moshe Burt

Toward the end of our parsha, after Avraham Aveinu’s acquistion of the Ma’arat HaMachpela for 400 shekels of silver from Efron the Hittite, after his burial and mourning period for Sarah Emeinu, Avraham sends Eliezer back to his (Avraham’s) family on a mission to find a wife for Yitzchak.

As Eliezer approaches Aram Naharayim, the city of Nahor, the home of Avrham’s family, he prays to Hashem; “Oh Lord, G’d of my master Avraham, I pray you … show kindness to my master Avraham.” read more

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Electioneering: On Both Sides of “The Line”

PM’s New party ‘Kadima’ Announces Slogan

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Campaign slogan will be, “Sharon, a strong leader for peace.”

As always, isn’t that “p” spelled wrong? Let’s correct it; “piece.” MB

Peretz’s Real Test: Your Trade Unionship, Sir?

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“Now that Amir Peretz is the Chairman of the Labor party, his real test will be his ability to come to the major trade unions, those who took the time and trouble to vote for him and tell them: ‘Thanks for everything, but from the moment I won the election, I don’t owe you anything.'” read more

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PM, C’mtee Making Like They Are Doing Something, Gush Katif Refugees Disrupt Bassi Appearance …

PM Sharon Convenes Meeting of the Ministerial Disengagement Committee

Oh How Nice it Looks on Paper, But Reality — Phoney Baloney. MB

Evacuees Interrupt Bassi’s Speech

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“Disengagement Administration Head Yonatan Bassi, who delivered a speech at the Sderot Conference for Society Wednesday, was continuously interrupted by Gush Katif evacuees who arrived to participate in a panel on the lessons of the disengagement.”

“Bassi stepped up onto the podium accompanied by a security guard, only after police reinforced the number of security guards in the hall.” read more

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