Blaming the Americans, CNN, or even the Arabs themselves for the tragedies that befall the Jewish people is very similar to the parable that says: 'when you hit a dog, it will bite back at the stick.' Hear how we should approach our leaders when tough situations need sensitive solutions, rather than condemning everyone else for our problems.
Separation of state and religion brings into focus a few interesting questions on an Orthodox Jews basic rights which are openly being challenged; such as a womans' right to cover her hair, or a man's preference to wear payos (side locks). As the first generation of Jews to enjoy such religious freedom - should they stand idly by as their rights are being attacked? Dr. Luchins weighs-in on this debate with the Orthodox perspective.
Ever wonder where the ̢Land for Peace̢ concept came from? Dr Luchins gives an excellent political overview by stating some little known international laws that give different nations the right to land. Hear how Israel̢s unique status and its history used these laws to make peace with certain Arab nations, and why we are still giving up territory to achieve peach today.
Some of President Obama's recent statements and decisions concerning Israel have many Jews worried that he's quickly becoming one of the least beneficial US leaders for the Jewish state. Dr Luchins assures us that many concerns we may have are from just not knowing some of the underlying political currents in play. However, he does point to a few truly troublesome signs that may indeed lead to rocky times between the two nations.
Dr. David Luchins, a senior advisor to the late Sen. Patrick Moynihan (NY), is a colorful political scientist with one foot in politics and the other in Orthodox Judaism. Join his whirl-wind excursion through the passionate drama of the Middle East. Hear the inside influence that America has on the see-saw events of this ever front-and-center power struggle.
Less than a week of heartbreak and pain. Decades spent building lives and communities - ripped up to be 'replanted' elsewhere. Perhaps now that the furor has passed over the Disengagement and the emotional wounds are less raw, let's take a more objective look at this agonizing chapter. What was the underlying reason Israel went ahead with it, what was achieved, and what conclusions have been drawn? From his many years on the Wash. DC scene, David Luchins is more privy to the inside story.
The sudden shift in Egypt that had the world holding its breath and brought Mubarak's rule crashing down caught many by surprise. Dr Luchins analyzes the events as they were happening, and presents different models of rebellion that shake a country's political equilibrium. Deciding for yourself which model relates to Egypt will shed a new light on the changes our 'friendliest' neighbor is undergoing.
Suddenly the Arab world is in great flux, but the effects of all the shifts in power will be unclear for some time. Dr Luchins compares the uprising in Egypt to other uprisings around the world. Under sharp analysis, he shows to what extent the United States' influence has on these events - which also indicates the limitations of their power.
Danny VerbovåÕs 18 days of Isreali reserve duty was a typical experience gone very wrong. Hear about his daily struggle to contain Arab riots that broke out in Ramallah, and the infamous lynching of the two soldiers who were scheduled to replace him on his final day. He clarifies IDF policies that are usually mis-reported and shares a few valuable lessons learned on the front line.
Some said Rav Yaakov was way ahead of his time, and others say it was his pure genius, but he himself considered it little more than pure logic. Many years ago he spelled out all the causes, and the obvious consequences surrounding the unending struggle for the land of Israel. Hear a penetrating overview of the Palestinian issue.