Lifted from miff.no (they have had a few stories on this topic) How to draw new lines in a drawing that presents Israel as a child killer. Monday morning a 15-year-old Palestinian boy was killed by an explosion in the north…
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Trondheim, not exactly your shteitale Beltz
by McGonagall • • 10 Comments
Any Lansman carries in his or her heart, in one form or another, fond memories of the lovely village Beltz. Sure enough, most often the Beltz we carry within us is a romantic, perhaps even a unrealistic representation of an…
NTB/Aftenposten: Hiker at Utøya manhandled by police
by Kafka • • 2 Comments
The only thing more pathetic than NTB’s attempts at news reporting is Aftenposten (and others’) willingness to uncritically relay the “news” as if it actually had some factual value. This latest item in Aftenposten rather makes the point. The headline,…
The whole megille
by McGonagall • • 16 Comments
some music to stir your soul Tonight, Jews around the world get into their fancy dress costumes and flock to their temples to hear the reading of the Purim Scroll - the story of how a Jewish Queen Esther and her…
A travel suggestion for Drs. Gilbert and Fosse
by McGonagall • • 5 Comments
If the 71 year old (strong) Dr. Beres can make it to Syria, then surely the relatively younger Drs. Gilbert and Fosse can chip in their share too? I am sure they must have a friend or two in Lebanon…
The thieving socialists
by McGonagall • • 4 Comments
A political scandal has exploded, involving the leader in waiting of the Socialistic Left party, and current minister of Children, Equality and Social inclusion. Mr. Lysbakken has used the public purse to fund the youth organization of his party, that…
Norwegian hospitality to Israel: Suffer bitch!
by Kafka • • 14 Comments
Almost as certain as death and taxes, NRK will not let any opportunity pass by to portray Jews as victims or Israelis as whiners. NRK Østlandssendingen headlines a piece with “The Israeli embassy feels discriminated,” and goes on to cover…
Academic Israel bashing won’t let up
by McGonagall • • 8 Comments
Upcoming conference on conflicts in the Middle East. Iranian journalist and human rights activist Asieh Amini may find that the Norwegian view to her nation’s plight is pretty much a non-issue, unless it can be seen under the prism on…
The PMs Holocaust Memorial Day speech in full
by McGonagall • • 26 Comments
“Dear all, This year marks 70 years since the “Danube” cast off from this quay, and embarked on a voyage of shame . 532 Jews were brutally stowed on board. Only nine returned. One of them was Samuel Steinmann. He…
At last, FM Støre finds time to deplore Jerusalem mufti’s call for murder of Jews
by McGonagall • • 2 Comments
Unlike his prompt, however misplaced condemnation of Israel back in June, when Syrian demonstrators broke a fence and entered Israel, our good FM Støre has finally found the opportunity to condemn the Jerusalem Mufti’s call for murdering Jews. However, he…
Norwegian Jews reluctant to be members of Jewish congregations
by McGonagall • • 29 Comments
Lifted from Vårt Land Jews do not dare join Jewish communities The Jewish community in Norway has shrunk by nearly a fifth in ten years. Fear of making themselves visible as a Jew, is one of the reasons, the leader of the Jewish Congregation in Oslo, Ervin Kohn believes. by: Geir Ole Bjartvik Figures from Statistics…
A Norwegian-Israeli soldier gets the rap
by McGonagall • • 3 Comments
NORWEGIAN ISRAEL SOLDIER: MY FIRST WAR IS APPROACHING Verdens Gang 2012 01 16 Erlend Skevik Norwegian Linn Pérez, serving in the Israeli Navy, told friends on Facebook of Israel intending to attack Iran. She is now being disciplined by the…
NRK airs Dr. Gilbert special, while the Swedish Radio got sued for airing tears of Gaza
by McGonagall • • 1 Comment
This weekend, as part of the 3 year anniversary for the Gaza campaign, the NRK gave the best prime time slot for Saturday night entertainment to medic Mads Gilbert, portraying him as a life saving hero in Tromsø and Gaza,…
Palestinian’s forced repatriation
by McGonagall • • 1 Comment
Not only is Norway busy with an unprecedented shopping spree in Israel, but simultaneously we are also kicking out Palestinian refugees (who fear the for their lives in PA controlled West Bank and Hamas controlled and non-occupied Gaza FROM HOSPITAL…
Isn’t it about time that Europe apologizes to Jews for WW2 deportations?
by McGonagall • • 50 Comments
It is not only in the Netherlands that prominent people question the failure to apologize to the Jews for deportations and persecution. The former leader of the Jewish Congregation in Oslo, Rolf Kirchner has written an oped (, not online;…
Happy New Year to all of you, near and far.
by McGonagall • • 22 Comments
Thank you for accompanying me in this, your comments, emails, contributions to lively discussions makes this a rather fun experience. Here is a little something to share with you, if folk rock is not your thing you can safely give…
Chanukkah candle number 8, that’s it for now!
by McGonagall • • 1 Comment
This one will do wonders for bulging midriff – come on, lets do them abdominals, abominals!
Libya bombing – NRK explains civilian deaths
by McGonagall • • 1 Comment
hohoho, this is good Christmas stuff. Hohoho, everybody, and keep this on the ready next time the Norwegian press, or Norwegian politicians with too little work to keep them busy, decide to have a go at Israel: lifted from Miff.no…
Chanukkah 5- Hello Christmas!
by McGonagall • • 1 Comment
Suave Pink Martini ask us all to get up and dance! Somebody really did not understand the meaning of the song, and “decorated” it with a Christmas video?! Somewhat misplaced, but in the name of brotherly love, lets just get…
Chanukkah 4: hop-hop!
by McGonagall • • 2 Comments
Dreidel song in a new dress! I have a little dreidel I made it out of clay And when it’s dry and ready Then dreidel I shall play! Oh – dreidel, dreidel, dreidel I made it out of clay And…