Mr Gordis, please please please cut out the politics. At this moment in time we do not need to hear about coalitions and parties and heroes of the left and demons of the right . You are continuing to divide your readers into good people and bad people. Yes, believe it or not we are not all Kaplan Force sympathizers. It is becoming increasingly difficult for us to read your blog, which is so slanted. That was barely tolerable when all you wrote about was political battles, but we have real battles to fight now. I have so many young friends being called up to the army and some are in Nahal and already on the Gaza border. Can you please give the attacks on the Likud and the coalition a rest and save your attacks for Hamas? We hope and pray that there will be plenty of time after the war is won to debate where to place blame and fault. For the love of G-d and our soldiers, enough already.
Anyone who has followed Israel from the Inside for any length of time knows that Daniel cares above all about providing a platform for presenting the full range of political, religious, cultural and ethnic voices in Israeli society today. That you fail to see this says more about your political position than Daniel's. I cannot think of any other forum that represents the rich fabric of Israel so fairly and comprehensively.
David, I'm sorry you feel that way. I have been subscribing to the blog since its inception and have read his books. At first Gordis was very even-handed, but in the past few months the bias of his personal political stance and choice of guest interviewees has become abundantly clear. I would hardly agree that the blog posts since Netanyahu was re-elected have been balanced. The anti-Bibi sentiment is as evident as the anti-Trump sentiment in the US. I am not saying Gordis does not have a right to have a personal opinion (and I hope you feel that way, too, including as pertains to my opinions). I am saying that there is a time and place for everything but this is not the time for political bickering, including subtle jibes, recriminations, and accusations. We must all unite against the common enemy and leave the politics for another day.
There are some good things in here, but Daniel, you are ruining your brand. You used to report on the politics while staying above it. Now you’ve let yourself become part of the politics. I think you’ll regret it.
Thank you for your illuminating and heartfelt essays - they are so valuable. I do feel that in the last few days your writing has gone too dark - it is very hard to read these graphic accounts. Please refocus on the wisdom you have and continue to share with your many admiring readers.
Am Yisrael Chai! Keep safe Daniel, you and your entire family and the whole of Israel. And thank you for finally enabling comments from readers on your substack.
Thanks, trying to understand it all is impossible. My husband, an Israeli, watches Israeli TV and then comes in to explain. He is doing a fairly good job, but your clarification is so helpful. Thank you, again. I have thoroughly enjoyed your visits to Nevada and hope that some day those visits will continue.
Mr Gordis, please please please cut out the politics. At this moment in time we do not need to hear about coalitions and parties and heroes of the left and demons of the right . You are continuing to divide your readers into good people and bad people. Yes, believe it or not we are not all Kaplan Force sympathizers. It is becoming increasingly difficult for us to read your blog, which is so slanted. That was barely tolerable when all you wrote about was political battles, but we have real battles to fight now. I have so many young friends being called up to the army and some are in Nahal and already on the Gaza border. Can you please give the attacks on the Likud and the coalition a rest and save your attacks for Hamas? We hope and pray that there will be plenty of time after the war is won to debate where to place blame and fault. For the love of G-d and our soldiers, enough already.
Anyone who has followed Israel from the Inside for any length of time knows that Daniel cares above all about providing a platform for presenting the full range of political, religious, cultural and ethnic voices in Israeli society today. That you fail to see this says more about your political position than Daniel's. I cannot think of any other forum that represents the rich fabric of Israel so fairly and comprehensively.
Please don’t cut out the politics, Mr. Gordis. There is no way to understand what is happening right now without including the domestic realities.
David, I'm sorry you feel that way. I have been subscribing to the blog since its inception and have read his books. At first Gordis was very even-handed, but in the past few months the bias of his personal political stance and choice of guest interviewees has become abundantly clear. I would hardly agree that the blog posts since Netanyahu was re-elected have been balanced. The anti-Bibi sentiment is as evident as the anti-Trump sentiment in the US. I am not saying Gordis does not have a right to have a personal opinion (and I hope you feel that way, too, including as pertains to my opinions). I am saying that there is a time and place for everything but this is not the time for political bickering, including subtle jibes, recriminations, and accusations. We must all unite against the common enemy and leave the politics for another day.
There are some good things in here, but Daniel, you are ruining your brand. You used to report on the politics while staying above it. Now you’ve let yourself become part of the politics. I think you’ll regret it.
I am new to your substack and just subscribed. Long Live Israel!
I just upgraded to paid. I don't have much but what I have I can contribute. Thank you for your work.
Welcome to the community, April.
Thank you !!!
Thank you for your illuminating and heartfelt essays - they are so valuable. I do feel that in the last few days your writing has gone too dark - it is very hard to read these graphic accounts. Please refocus on the wisdom you have and continue to share with your many admiring readers.
Am Yisrael Chai! Keep safe Daniel, you and your entire family and the whole of Israel. And thank you for finally enabling comments from readers on your substack.
Thank you very much for keeping me informed about what is happening with our proverbial brothers and sisters in Israel. My heart aches.
Thanks, trying to understand it all is impossible. My husband, an Israeli, watches Israeli TV and then comes in to explain. He is doing a fairly good job, but your clarification is so helpful. Thank you, again. I have thoroughly enjoyed your visits to Nevada and hope that some day those visits will continue.
I have no idea what this even means. I don't understand the words. Is there a thought here?