Monday, October 21, 2013

So eventhough he is racist, he is very sensitive and nice

"What’s more, despite the book’s length, it has noticeable gaps. It is devoid of Jews of Middle Eastern descent, who make up about half of Israel’s Jewish population, and it relegates women to secondary roles. As for the Palestinians, they are more of an idea than a presence. By choosing these paratroopers as a frame for Israel’s story, Halevi has limited himself to the narratives of elite Ashkenazim. Still, he makes those narratives rich, real and relevant."