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Editorials
Up one levelOpinion pieces on the Middle East by local writers. You can also find relevant editorials from students in the Cal Aggie by selecting "around davis" and then click on the UCD link.
Israel is a global leader in green energy
Gail Rubin describes Israeli leadership in environmental technology innovation (Enterprise Column, Sunday, March 13, 2011).
Check the Facts on Israel
Devi Eden critiques Mikos Fabersunne in this opinion letter (Davis Enterprise, April 15, 2011).
True Freedom Includes Religion
Margaret Killeen discusses the problem of religious intolerance in the Islamic world, highlighting recent violence against Christians in Sudan, Iraq, Pakistan and other countries (Enterprise Commentary, February 25, 2011).
A Brief History of Zionism
Ed Rabin and Al Sokolow provide background on the history of Zionism, in anticipation of a community forum on the topic to be held Sunday, February 13, at 3 pm at Congregation Bet Haverim (Enterprise Commentary, 2/9/2011).
Shared Struggle Against Racism
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. day, PJME members Gail Rubin, Gila Libet and Ralph Libet, reflect on King's support of Zionism, and the connections in the fights against racism and anti-Semitism (1/16/2011).
Boycott Israel? You'll miss out on a lot
A leader in Sacramento's Jewish community, Rabbi Reuven Taff warns against the Israel boycott in a Special to The Enterprise (1/23/2011).
Human Rights Day 2010: It's one to lament
Jason Edelstein, from the Jerusalem-based research institute NGO Monitor, describes a sorry state of affairs in advance of Human Rights Day, in a Special to The Enterprise (12/10/2010).
Letters from Israel
George Rooks, who splits his time between Davis and Ashdod, reflects on life in Israel in this monthly Enterprise column (fall, 2011).
A Thanksgiving Message
Gail Rubin writes about what's necessary for real peace between Israel and the Palestinians (11/19/2010).
Hamas: a charter school of hate
Gail Rubin, Neil Hollander and Travis Breckon address the question: what does Hamas stand for (9/12/2010)?
And Then They Came for Harry Potter's Co-Star
In PJME's first bi-monthly column, organization founder Gail Rubin warns that rampant religious persecution in Muslim countries must be challenged and fought, published in the Davis Enterprise (7/11/2010).
Criticisms are not the truth
Ed Rabin criticizes letters published in the Davis Enterprise that blast Israel for the flotilla incident (6/18/2010).
Those That Want Peace Live in Peace: Stop Teaching Hate
George Rooks challenges the veracity of arguments against Israel printed in several Enterprise editorials written by Mikos Fabersunne of the Davis Peace Coalition (5/3/2010).
The Reality of Israel Communities
George Rooks debunks common misconceptions about the "settlement" issue (4/2/2010).
Everyone Must Condemn Hatred
Jonathan Bernstein, Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League, comments on anti-Semitism at UCD in Davis Enterprise Commentary (3/28/2010).
Work to Prevent Incitement
George Rooks on the Muslim response to the Fort Hood massacre (11/13/2009).
The Mumbai Massacre
Shulamit Glazerman describes the threat of Islamic extremism to democracy, capitalism, and religious tolerance (12/5/2008).