Monthly Archives: September 2006

Tragedy in Gush Katif

Posted on September 11, 2006 by CNP Webmaster

Author’s Note: This is the first in a trilogy of small, musical dramas about issues in the State of Israel. The second is titled “West Bank Story,” and the third is titled “The Impossible Dream.” All are available by searching … Continue reading →

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Teaching to Hate

Posted on September 10, 2006 by CNP Webmaster

West Bank Story A Musical Drama By Israel Zwick AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a trilogy of short, musical plays about values and life in the Israeli territories. The first was titled “Farmer Without a Roof” and can … Continue reading →

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The Impossible Dream

Posted on September 10, 2006 by CNP Webmaster

The Impossible Dream By Israel Zwick A musical drama inspired by “Man of La Mancha,” book by Dale Wasserman, lyrics by Joe Darion, music by Mitch Leigh AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is the third part in a trilogy of short, musical … Continue reading →

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Remember, Don’t Forget!

Posted on September 10, 2006 by CNP Webmaster

Our Sages teach us, “To know where you are going, you have to know where you came from.” The Jews in Israel and the Diaspora are searching for direction and guidance in their dealings with their Arab neighbors. Perhaps this … Continue reading →

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Evolution: Science or Creative Imagination?

Posted on September 9, 2006 by CNP Webmaster

Evolution, Shmevolution! By Israel Zwick(with apologies to Jackie Mason) Jackie Mason never spoke about evolution but if he did, it might go something like this: Today, scientists believe in something called Macroevolution. What means macroevolution? I’ll tell you what it … Continue reading →

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Groucho Hosts Peace Meeting

Posted on September 7, 2006 by CNP Webmaster

  By Israel Zwick, CN Publications, September 7, 2006 “I am now convinced that politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it, misdiagnosing it, and then misapplying the wrong remedies. ”  – Groucho Marx Groucho Quizzes the Leaders … Continue reading →

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Christian Groups Resist Attack on Christian Zionism

Posted on September 5, 2006 by CNP Webmaster

Christian Zionists angry over slur By Etgar Lefkovitz, Jerusalem Post,  Sept. 5, 2006 The leaders of three Jerusalem-based Christian Evangelical organizations on Monday voiced distress over a recent proclamation by the Latin Patriarch and the heads of three other churches … Continue reading →

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Obesity and IQ Scores

Posted on September 5, 2006 by CNP Webmaster

Extreme Obesity in Tots Tied to Low IQ Difference of 25-30 Points Seen in IQs of Those Very Obese by Age 4 By Miranda Hitti Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD on Thursday, August 31, 2006 Aug. 31, 2006 — Children … Continue reading →

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