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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