At the annual Likud party Rosh Hashana toast yesterday, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said:

“We have proven that we desire peace and we are willing to compromise, but we will not be taken for fools.”

“One thing is clear – there is a government in Israel that bolsters security, that is leading the economy and that is pursuing a responsible peace process, while preserving Israel’s crucial interests.”

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“Jerusalem will remain united. And Israel’s capital forever.”

The Israeli people will not be taken for fools either, Mr Prime Minister. So please keep your actions consistent with your words.

Egg-Free Sweet Kugel

1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup shredded potatoes [or sweet potatoes]
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup agave nectar
1/2 cup GF oat flour or amaranth flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Lightly coat a 3 qt. baking dish with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Stir until well mixed. Scoop the mixture into the prepared dish and pack down. Cover with foil.

Place a 9x13 pan with 2 inch sides into the oven. Place the baking dish inside the pan then add water to the pan until in comes up about 1 1/2 inches on the sides. Bake for 1 hour, checking the water level often as it should remain between 1 and 1 1/2 inches. Turn off the oven and let the dish sit in the oven for 1 hour before removing. Serve warm or chilled. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Dear Jack:

I believe that there is a danger in the recently passed " stimulus "  bill. The paramount flaw is its failure to focus on projects that will relieve our dangerous dependence on foreign oil and related deficits, while reducing our environmental impact.There can be no lasting resolution to our long term financial and social problems until these crucial elements are mitigated.