Who in the land of Queen Esther, has become the new best friend of Israel?
Cairo, Egypt – Cleric Blasts Starbucks for Using Queen Esther in Logo As Jews around the world are celebrating Purim, one Egyptian cleric has used the holiday to launch an attack against Starbucks, claiming that the woman in the logo of the international chain is Queen Esther, and her presence warrants a boycott of the company throughout the Arab world. “Starbucks is to be found in Mecca, in Al-Madina, opposite the King Abdul Aziz Gate in Mecca, opposite the Al-Majid Gate in Al-Madina, as well as in Cairo,” Egyptian cleric Safwat Higa said during a sermon which aired on TV. “Starbucks is to be found everywhere, with this logo.” “Have any of you ever wondered who this woman with a crown on her head is? Why do we boycott Starbucks? I will tell you, so you will know why you should boycott this company, and what this logo stands for,” he continued. “As I’ve already said, it is not enough to avoid entering this coffee shop. It is not enough to refrain from drinking this coffee. You must urg
Madonna and her boyfriend Jesus are in the Holy Land. They came for the last stop of Madonna’s “Sticky and Sweet Tour” and Queen Esther as she’s been affectionately dubbed here (a reference to the Hebrew name she goes by in her Kabbalah crowd) has been embraced by an Israel hungry for a little celebrity power. She’s turned into something of Israel’s new best friend, wrapping herself in an Israeli flag on stage, dining at a trendy Tel Aviv restaurant with Tzipi Livni, opposition leader in the Knesset, and touring holy sites. She even met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and lit Sabbath candles with his wife Sara. Sources: http://thefastertimes.
