The new issue of Segula Magazine has arrived, and despite our
aggravation, I want to say that I am glad I stuck with this quality
new journal of Jewish history and culture.
Its cover story is: Massacre in Medina: How the Jews of Arabia
were wiped off the Map," by Haggai Mazuz, a scholar of Arabic and of
Islam. Get a copy and read it if you can--all of it, including the
article's final 2-page spread explaining how the history of 7th
century Arabia is pertinent today-- the Khaybar missiles aimed at
Israel for example. Learn what Khaybar represents in Islamic
history. I explain it this way: It's as if Germany created a new
weapon and named it the "Auschwitz."
There is a huge amount of pollyanna denial about the threats
faced by us Jews today; most media--as they did during the
1940's--aren't covering it. Get informed-you can start with Dr.
Mazuz' article.
Andrea Rapp
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