Well, what a lovely Spring week, it really is nice to have the optimism of good weather when the news from all around is so bad. For Israel, I feel it is different than for the Americans. Israel has taken the opportunity to further dismast Hezbollah. Some of the tactics seem drastic, but the Iranian backed Hezbollah, have shown that if you give an inch, they will take a mile.

As far as the Americans are concerned, I am not sure if there is any real planning for the operation against Tehran, and with the Gulf area now brought into the equation, I wonder if Mr Trump has any real vision how it will all end up.

Thank you to Rachelle for reflecting the Spring with her Sea Bass recipe.

Jack Kaye has written his Albion Gazette XXXIII reflecting on the Brighton defeat of Nottingham Forest, playing much improved football. This was their second victory in a row Their next game was against Arsenal, a rather more difficult task.

This week's Parsha Ki Tisa tells the story of the 10 Commandments, and how the celebration went wrong, although rectified later.

For those who like quizzes, in the Entertainment session we have 30 quiz questions which were asked at the Thursday Ralli Hall Lunch Club - see how well you do?

Please note that with Purim over there are interesting opportunities for Seder night with 2 advertisements below.

I would thank all those involved in the Purim Party at the Ralli Hall on Tuesday.

Carolyne Davis is in News from Israel which comes under the heading of Jewish Life and Israel.

Barbra Paskin's Letter from Hollywood is first under the Entertainment section. Celebrities are the next one.

Rachelle's Recipes are in the same section.

Jack Kaye's Albion Gazettes are under Sport.

This week's Parsha comes under the heading of Religious Community.

I hope you have a great Shabbos and an enjoyable week to follow.

Keep warm!

Nick.