“We’re laying the foundations for someone else to succeed in the future, and I think that’s fine.”
- Condoleeza Rice on the Bush administration’s Mideast policy (quoted in Newsweek)
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My posts on "Shalom Rav" focus primarily on Judaism and social justice, with a particular emphasis on Israel/Palestine. Please check in regularly and feel free to share your comments.
I'm the Rabbi of Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation in Evanston, IL. The opinions I share here, however, are mine alone. They don't reflect the positions of my congregation or any other organization with which I am affiliated.
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I don’t think they’re building the foundation. I think they’re digging us all into a hole in the ground — and leaving the foundation work for someone else!