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Haveil Havalim #80 Part I

Did you hear about the ancient psalter found in an ancient Irish blog? Apparently blogs have been around longer than anyone realized.

And while this is a time of trouble for Israel, this time of year has been a time of mourning. This week Jews observe the fast day of Tisha B'Av to commemorate the destruction of the two Holy Temples.

Not Quite Perfect, the official artist of Haveil Havalim has produced a haunting graphic.

Elie's Expositions reflects on this time of the year. And on to the regular stuff.

The UN helps those who won’t help themselves and blames those who do

Crossing the Rubicon2 is considering starting a John Bolton fan club.

Has Greetings from French Hill found the ideal usage of the acronym UN?

Aliyah Blog asks if the UN can be trusted in Lebanon.

Ocean Guy demonstrates a contrast between two groups of refugees.

Elder of Ziyon shows that it is possible to provide for your own, without making them into a political symbol.

AbbaGav took pictures of refugees that haven’t made it to Yahoo! News. Or that the UN has cared to provide for.

Cozy Corner asks why UNICEF doesn’t provide for Israeli children. And gets an unsatisfactory response.

LGF reports on a reason why the UN should be grateful to Israel. But I wouldn’t wait for the gratitude.

And Mere Rhetoric observes that if Hezbollah heeded the observers, the observers would have been safe.

Anti-Zionism etc.

Aliyah Blog discusses the recent paper that finds that anti-Zionist sentiments predict antisemitism.

A Simple Jew discusses Jewish anti-Zionism.

Ajay's View offers a few thousand words demonstrating the peaceful demonstrations of the religion of peace.

The Ignoble Experiment has early information on the hate crime in Seattle.

Admit that you're Jewish or support Israel? Not always a good career move according to Kesher Talk. (h/t Life-in-Israel was interviewed. Kol Hakavod.

In an attempt to internationalize Haveil Havalim, The Ignoble Experiment has sent in a link to a Russian blog. (Is Akrav Hebrew - in which case it means "scoripion" or is Russian?)

The Ignoble Experiment recounts her (telephone) encounter with Rep. Steve Israel (along with a number of other bloggers.)

Perspectives of a Nomad sees hope in chat rooms.

Israel’s fight

My Right Word corrects a false impression tossed out so casually by the media on Israel's obligation to Lebanese civilians.

Treppenwitz calculates the odds.

Life-in-Israel offers his thoughts on watching the results of an attack on Kiryat Shemona.

The Ignoble Experiment summarizes the current conflict in a nutshell as a result of an ADL event she attended.

Life-in-Israel has sympathy for former PM Ariel Sharon whose medical situation has deteriorated even further.

West Bank Mama says Hurray for testosterone.

Israel Matzav says that nothing less than all out war will stop Hezbollah.

Israel Matzav explains why Israel had to bomb Tyre.

Meryl Yourish observes that Israel's changing its strategy toward Gaza, for the better.

Kesher Talk wonders if Israel will have the wherewithall to do what's necessary to defeat Hezbollah.

Remember the attack on the Marine barracks in Lebanon in 1983? Those killed weren't just part of a news story for Ocean Guy. They were his comrades and friends.

It's Almost Supernatural recalls an old Charles Krauthammer column on how to judge Israel.

Knocking on the Golden Door calculates that Israel must do what's best for its citizens.

Haifa a "settlement?" IMRA has the goods. (h/t My Right Word)

Blog Free laments that the trend of the growing number of internal Israeli refugees.

Life-in-Israel comments that Sheikh Nasrallah wasn't expecting such a harsh response from Israel.

ConservaJew explains why Israel fights.

Kesher Talk provides a snapshot of life and links to find many more.

Boker Tov Boulder carries a report that longer range missiles may have hit Afula.

Bookworm Room writes that many sophisticates don’t want Israel to win.

Déjà vu gives Thomas Friedman a well deserved keyboard thrashing for his immoral equivalence.

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