Why I Love Yeshiva University (and places like it)

By Laura Cooper March 27, 2011

Because they really stick to their guns. Yes, this is coming from someone who advocated for school uniforms in sixth grade. But my point is cogent. It’s not all pluralistic free-for-all “As long as you’re not naked”. It’s akin to not letting shoeless guys in, either. As much as it’s what’s on the inside that…

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Syria’s Protests – Civil War? Peace with Israel?

By greback March 27, 2011

Syria Captial: Damascus Population: ~22,000,000; 70% Sunni Arab, large minorities of Kurds, Christians, Druze and Alawite Muslims President: Bashar al-Assad Former President: Hafez al-Assad __________ The revolutions that started in North Africa are creeping into Israel’s domain. The Levant – the eastern coastline of the Mediterranean Ocean that is home to Israel, the Palestinian territories,…

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