http://www.NewsTime.co.za en-gb Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:28:33 GMT Copyright: (C) NewsTime 20 The State of Israel is tiny. In fact we could fit this country, barely noticeable on a map, comfortably into the borders of the Kruger National Park. Astonishing when you consider that for a mere slip of a state, Israel certainly punches above its weight. The Talmud states that to save one life is to save a world entire. This Jewish tenet is the ... http://www.NewsTime.co.za/rs_articles_contributors.asp?conid=36&recid=1409 Rolene Marks Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:53:00 GMT So the shul president walks into the Rabbi's office and horrified, sees that the Rabbi is watching Al Manar TV. “Rabbi”, he exclaims, “how could you. Are you becoming, G-d forbid a self-loathing Jew? The Rabbi replies, “On the contrary, when I read the newspapers like the New York Times I see that Jews are victims of anti-Semitism, others call for ... http://www.NewsTime.co.za/rs_articles_contributors.asp?conid=36&recid=987 Rolene Marks Tue, 1 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT It is a movement that is making a lot of noise. On university campuses around the world, in the media and in civil society organisations in countries across the globe. The calls for boycott, divestment and sanctions against the State of Israel. Even our illustrious (and I use this term loosely) former Minister of Intelligence, Ronnie Kasrils has ... http://www.NewsTime.co.za/rs_articles_contributors.asp?conid=36&recid=718 Rolene Marks Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:21:00 GMT When it comes to selling a product, most marketers and advertisers will tell you that it is all about how you package, position and sell it. Slick branding or packaging and a sexy catchphrase help the greater public buy yours over your competitors. Brand Britney has amassed more wealth through the coverage of her alleged demise than over her meteoric ... http://www.NewsTime.co.za/rs_articles_contributors.asp?conid=36&recid=579 Rolene Marks Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:59:00 GMT Zionist. Just the very mention of the “Z” word is enough to drive many a person's blood pressure into the stratosphere. So emotive is this topic that one can be certain that discussion and debate around it has resulted in many a mini stroke! Zionism, simply put, is the name attached to Jewish nationhood and some might even say, liberation movement. ... http://www.NewsTime.co.za/rs_articles_contributors.asp?conid=36&recid=469 Rolene Marks Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:42:00 GMT Education is a basic human right that is often taken for granted in the western world. The South African Constitution which is arguably one of the most democratic in the world, states that every child is entitled to receive an education. Educating our children is an investment in our future. How do we build a strong and sustainable country without ... http://www.NewsTime.co.za/rs_articles_contributors.asp?conid=36&recid=430 Rolene Marks Thu, 3 Sep 2009 14:11:00 GMT