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We found it to be the very opposite,
n 1971, as a rather typical, alien-
and it seemed like a special mitzvah to
ated All-American Jewish college
add to the bustling streets, crowded
student, I spent six months visit-
buses, and cafes filled with conversation,
ing and touring Israel. When I
laughter and music. We made a point of
left back then to return to the States, my eating at Sbarros and strolling the Ben
long curly hair touched the ground at
Yehuda mall in Jerusalem — both recent
the Tel Aviv airport as I knelt down,
terrorist targets.
kissed the turf and made a solemn
A few things really stood out: How
promise to return.
much the country has grown
I'm not exactly sure just
and developed, and how big
what took me so long to ful-
and busy the cities are! In
fill this oath. I was introduced
1971, you'd be hard-pressed to
to a young woman named
find a major shopping mall, or
Gittel (Judy Wolnez) from
a bowling alley, or a ski resort,
Detroit. Seven kids and three
or a kosher Burger King for
decades later, I somehow
that matter! And so many of
managed to complete my
those dry, barren hills
doctorate in special educa-
throughout the countryside
DR. DAVID
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are now filled with communi-
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even make some music.
ties of all sizes, shapes and col-
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Still, even while living the
ors.
good life in America, not a
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The second matter was just
day went by without me -
as obvious. I was astounded at
thinking of making good on that 1971
just how close the Palestinian areas are to
promise. Several of our own kids have,
main nerve centers of Israel. Jericho is a
in fact, come to Israel during the years.
mere half hour from Jerusalem. The
But it's our eldest son, Aron Moshe,
West Bank is minutes from Jewish com-
who finally motivated us.
munities. The hilltop of Abu-Sneh over-
He just finished his six months of
looks the small Jewish community in
training with the Israel Defense Forces'
ancient Hebron, the home of Abraham,
Nachal Haredi program for individuals
Isaac and Jacob. The Arabs have used
with "religious needs." Besides all his
this very hilltop to shoot at the Jews
army training, his unit takes Torah study below.
classes and davens (prays) three times a
It would be one thing if these Arab
day. He was given one week off before
places were friendly and the inhabitants
continuing with advanced training.
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touched down at Ben-Gurion Airport.
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promise.
For many reasons, I am grateful that
we came. First, of course, to spend time
with our son. Our hearts seemed to
swell with pride seeing him in a real IDF
uniform. Even his tallit is army green!
And, I must admit, we felt very safe.
Having Aron Moshe with us was like
traveling with a private security guard.
As a sharpshooter, he not only carries a
modified M-16, he brings along the
scope and night vision piece.
Secondly, I was so happy to experience
Israel firsthand, just to dispel all the
lousy "p.r." we usually get bombarded
with in the media. The country seemed
to be portrayed as a gloomy, depressing,
hostile place.
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Israelis. Most of these areas are, in fact,
openly hostile.
I think it's high time for some honest
soul-searching. Israel has given so much
for the sake of peace, year after year,
accord after accord, deal after deal. And
yet, this has not brought about a more
peaceful condition. Quire the opposite.
The difference to me, from 1971 to
2001, was quite apparent. I found the
Arabs to be much more resentful of
Israelis, in spite of the fact that we have
given them so much. We have always
extended a hand in friendship and good
faith. Our "peace" partner has always
tried to cut it off and then ask for more.
It's time for Israel to stand strong and
follow the American strategy of how to
handle terrorists. Israel has the capabili-
ties to do the same and well we should.
Wiping out terrorism, going after the
organizations and states that support it,
is not only for Israel's benefit, but ulti-
mately, for the welfare and security of
the world at large.
Those Arabs who choose to live in
peace in Israel, all well and good. - Israel is
a wonderfully diverse country with
abundant opportunities. On the other
hand, those Arabs who advocate vio-