simmons | May 20, 2011
History and scenery come together for visitors to Israel's Negev Desert. Israel's Negev Desert accounts for more than 55 percent of Israel's land, but only about 8% of its population. Here, among spectacular desert vistas, you can find an increasing number of unique tourist accommodations.
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simmons | May 20, 2011
January 2011 It's the two-year anniversary of Operation Cast Lead and for the first time Israeli soldiers are speaking publicly about their orders. In startling interviews they claim the IDF brutally targeted civilians
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simmons | May 20, 2011
On the occasion of Israel's 60th birthday, ISRAEL21c celebrates the diversity, vibrancy, innovativeness and beauty of the country.
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simmons | May 20, 2011
http://www.ProjectInterchange.org Israel is often portrayed as a dark and hostile place - militaristic, aggressive and war-torn. But, is this really the Israel you know? What if you could show today's most influential voices another Israel?
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simmons | May 20, 2011
Palestinian citizens of Israel are complaining about a string of policies, which they say are designed to drive them out of Israel. First, a bill requiring them to pledge allegiance to a Jewish state was passed by the Israeli cabinet.
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simmons | May 20, 2011
http://www.ctv.ca Ottawa, Canada - Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he is prepared to suffer any political backlash that comes his way for speaking out against anti-Israel rhetoric. Harper told an audience Monday that while Israel is receptive to fair criticism, Canada is obligated to stand up for its ally when it comes under attack from others. "Not just because it is the right thing to do, but because history shows us, and the ideology of the anti-Israel mob tell us all too well, that those who threaten the existence of the Jewish people are in the longer term a threat to all of us." The prime minister acknowledged that his position is not popular with all governments and organizations, including members of the United Nations and the Francophonie
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simmons | May 19, 2011
Israel, a young and tiny country, has accomplished a great deal since it was established in 1948. I put together some of the achievements, Enjoy! Holly
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simmons | May 18, 2011
I'm so tired of the religious right calling gays intolerant and hateful. And now they've gone too far.
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simmons | May 18, 2011
a movie I made for one of my classes.
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simmons | May 18, 2011
CNBC's The Big Idea, hosted by Donny Deutsch talked with Ann Coulter about her statement in reference to throwing away Judaism and everyone becoming Christians
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