Gershom Gorenberg Above us, two eagles fought: One swooped ahead, the other caught up and dove, the two of the them locked together, plunged, let go, and flew again. “They’re fighting about territory,” said Brad, our guide. “One has entered the other’s territory, and is being warned to leave.” Elephants emerged from the trees into [...]
African Notes: Animal Activism, Instinctive Apathy
September 2nd, 2008 · 12 Comments · Culture and Ideas
Tags: apartheid·Durban·Hluhluwe·human rights·occupation·South Africa·South African Jews
Necessary Stories: Nadine Gordimer in Israel
May 26th, 2008 · No Comments · Culture and Ideas
Check out the new installment of my monthly Necessary Stories column in The Jerusalem Report: “Political Morality.” While you’re there, check out last month’s column, too, which I forgot to flag here.
Tags: apartheid·Haim Watzman·Israel·Jerusalem Report·South Africa

