Comments on: Should I Stay Or Should I Go…

By: Kesher Talk

Kesher Talk — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 06:50:13 +0000

Snapshots from Israel – bloggers

Previous post: Snapshots from Israel – media. UPDATE: Haveil Havalim – The War Edition Vivid Jerusalem graffiti. Esther decides to stay. Two views of the anti-war rally in Tel Aviv: Imshin and Bish and Lisa Goldman. Allison Kaplan-Sommer responds with…

By: Jewish Mother

Jewish Mother — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 21:34:23 +0000

Go CK. And the others.

By: Grand Muffti

Grand Muffti — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 08:53:56 +0000

Hey guys, haven’t had a lot of internet access here on the adriatic coast but wanted to say ‘allo to everyone. Muffti’s decision to go was based on a much greater danger: that of a croatian friend killing him for certain if he didnt show up on the day his non-refundable ticket demanded. Anyhow, it’s gratifying to know y’all are ok and a little starnge to see so many pics of the Muffti all over the site!

The Muffti’s heart is with you guys and if he was a praying man, those would be with you too. Now time for a dip in this beautiful sea they call the Adriatic…

Muffti will post his version of things in teh sinai when he gets to a place with proper wireless access. Croatia is lovely but internet cafes are a littel few and far between and the aformentioned murderous friend gets a little unhappy when Muffti sits around puttering on the internet all day…

By: robbie

robbie — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 02:35:33 +0000

I’ll add a big, “me too” to this staying love fest – I’m arriving in Israel for my two-year stay in three weeks and the thought of not going hasn’t even come up.

By: Steves Rick

Steves Rick — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 23:58:02 +0000

Israel should bomb iran now. Let\’s have it out while we still have some kind of an edge. Oh, you think they are going to love you now? U think Israel is putting Hizzi out of business?

Winner takes all. It\’s going to happen eventually.
Peace,
[ed. I\'ve removed the name because you have used other people\'s identities in the past while posting on Jewlicious and I have no way of verifying that this person is you - TM]

By: tikvah

tikvah — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 23:44:20 +0000

By your choice you prove terrorists can’t win.
Have a safe trip back!

By: themiddle

themiddle — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 20:19:55 +0000

I’m with ya, Tom.

By: Tom Morrissey

Tom Morrissey — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 18:18:09 +0000

While we’re enlarging the circle of compassion and concern, we should keep the people of Beirut in our prayers, as well as foreign nationals in that city (Americans, of course, included) who are struggling to leave.

By: esther

esther — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 13:58:18 +0000

You’re right, CK. That post was not sufficiently about you (and Laya and Alli et al). Next time I’ll save my self-indulgent emotions for my own blogs. (And yes, my stomach parasite also consumed my sense of humor.)

By: Joy

Joy — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 13:34:02 +0000

CK: It goes without saying! But then again, apparently it needs to be said. Love, plenty, to you all, stay safe.

By: Ziva Lehava

Ziva Lehava — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 12:00:40 +0000

Obviously: love to all of the residents of Israel.

My best wishes for Jewlicious posters/readers across the world and their friends, families, or selves in Israel.

By: ck

ck — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 10:26:07 +0000

Oh and by the way, whilst I do not wish to rain on this little Esther Love Fest, allow me to remind all y’all that there are a bunch of us – myself, Michael, laya and alli who actually live here. Returning home early or late is not an issue because this lovely country, Katyushas, Qassams, suicide bombers, Iranian nukes and all, is our home. I don’t care about myself, but how about showing some love to all the brave permanent residents of this country including the embattled residents of northern Israel, Sderot and the boys of the IDF (Yes, boys – most of whom are younger than the average birthright israel Jewlicious trip participant).

By: Kotel

Kotel — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 09:57:41 +0000

I love see the western wall live :
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By: Joy

Joy — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 07:20:09 +0000

You’re worthy of your name.

By: Oyster (formerly taltman)

Oyster (formerly taltman) — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 20:22:34 +0000

I commend you for your decision. Not every brave and Zionist act has to be done with a rifle in one’s hand.

By: Rabbi Yonah

Rabbi Yonah — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 17:26:05 +0000

Queen Esther I fully support your decision to stay for the short or long term!

And this is a great line But the heart, while it can be moved to nostalgia and romanticization, can also feel compressed with panic and flutter wildly at the intimations of mortality. Have you considered writing for the New Yorker?

By: Steves Rick

Steves Rick — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 17:09:45 +0000

God Bless. you are in the best place in the world. That is why I suggested she stay for a year and see what happens. I am interested in covering your extension fee if you will provide a po box or something.
SR

By: themiddle

themiddle — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:20:58 +0000

I have to admit that I agree with steves rick for once. Israel seems to suit you well.

By: Jewish Mother

Jewish Mother — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:03:15 +0000

Esther writes so well.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 15:46:58 +0000

This article/writing made me cry this morning as I sit here at work. My 21 yr old daughter is outside of Tel Aviv, on a volunteer program until Sunday.
Today…she told me she feels she is abandoning Israel when she leaves. She in fact wants to stay and was looking into how Americans sign up. I know she wants to do this, but I want her to complete school first. This means now that I need to find a way for her to help/do something from home.

Your line: Parents worry about their children, even when they’re not living in a region threatened by imminent war.

WAS RIGHT ON TARGET.

Thank you for a great article. It is through great young people like you and my daughter and their friends, that the vision of the Jewish state will endure.