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Peace at a Price

The lowest number that has been suggested for the cost to America of Israel's peace with Syria is $17 billion. Other estimates have gone up to around $70 billion. All these estimates refer only to cash for Israel, and do not include aid to Syria which would presumably be expected as well.

The Eternal Battle Against the Yetzer: A Shmuess for Parshas Beshalach
By HaRav Sholom Schwadron zt'l

"And it was, when Pharaoh sent away the people . . . " (Shemos 13:17) Chazal tell us (in both the Mechiltaand the medrash Tanchuma here), that "the expression shiluach, sending away, always impliesaccompaniment." Here this means that Pharaoh went along to accompany bnei Yisroel, for dalet amos whenthey left Egypt.

Even if His Voice is Sweet, Don't Believe Him
By Asher Ben-Daroma

The State of Israel, and its citizens of all religions, extend greetings of welcome to Pope John Paul II upon his upcoming pilgrimage visit to Israel.

The State of Israel commends Pope John Paul II on his part in the struggle against antisemitism, xenophobia and racism in all its forms.

A Song of Life
by L. Jungerman

"And then he did sing -- his heart was inspired to sing" (Rashi).

The Song of the Sea was not a one-time event. It was the beginning of a song that has no end.

Right Foot Forward
by P. Chovav

The struggle over the Golan Heights gained impetus in the wake of the massive demonstration held last week in Rabin Square in Tel-Aviv.

Even if there were 150,000 participants, as the police assessed, or half-a-million as the organizers say, the event succeeded in a most impressive manner to awaken public awareness to the opponents of withdrawal from the Golan.


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