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Doha, the Enchanting City

After seven long years, the moment to return to Doha had finally arrived. My last memories were of a city under construction, the landscape dominated by the ambitious rise of infrastructure and skyscrapers that promised to redefine its skyline. Doha, a city where I had dedicated years to the noble cause of medical research and […]

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Embarking on a Journey: A Celebration of Achievement and Adventure

As promised, after my daughter’s remarkable academic journey and her acceptance into Tulane Medical School, we embarked on a voyage to commemorate her achievements and savor the moments before the demanding years of medical education began. Our journey spans continents and cultures, promising to be a tapestry of exploration, celebration, and reflection. We begin on […]

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Kristallnacht: A Painful Legacy and the Shadows of History in Today’s America

By Michael L Weiss As I write this article, my heart is heavy with the weight of history and the echoes of a night in Nazi Germany that forever changed the course of humanity. The date was November 9-10, 1938; it became known as Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass.  It was what many considered an […]

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Israel and the United States

The images of the brutal terror attack from Israel are beyond belief. Civilians were ripped from cars; women raped and beaten brutally marched through the streets of Gaza to jeering crowds; children and youth murdered in mass at a concert has no place in our world. Please make no mistake: this is not the action […]