On the other hand

This year’s celebrations of Sukkot will be rather surreal in Israel. Read more

Days of judgment

One of the prayers recited during Rosh Hashanah services deals with what may lie ahead in the year to come. Read more

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This forthcoming Rosh Hashanah in Israel will be surreal. Read more

Eyes wide open

We are living in volatile and uncertain times. Read more

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Two experiences this week once again provided what we usually call “only in Israel” moments. Read more

Wretched

Early this past Sunday morning, I was looking at the news headlines and reading the latest wretched pontifications from Blinken and Lammy. Read more

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We are now in the Hebrew month of Elul. Read more

Low Expectations

It pays not to have any great expectations where solidarity, support and sympathy for Israel are called for. Read more

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1 September was supposed to be the start of the new Israeli school year. Read more

Irreconcilable and Incompatible

Israel is currently faced with several challenges, domestic and foreign, which seem at first glance to be insurmountable. Read more

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We woke up at 5 a.m. last Sunday to the loud sound of planes and instinctively realized that something major was underway. Read more

Chicago and other charades

As a non-American, I am always astounded when every four years millions of dollars are spent in hosting Hollywood style political extravaganzas. Read more

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Tu B’Av, the Jewish festival of love has just been celebrated. Read more

Hate Waves

Climatologists insist that the world is probably experiencing an increase in temperatures with frequent bouts of heat waves. Read more

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Israel’s Olympians made the country proud. Read more

Cloud Cuckoo Land

This past week has provided further proof of how many are afflicted with absurd fantasies and an unrealistic state of mind. Read more

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Watergen is an innovative Israeli company that has developed a machine that produces clean drinking water from the air. Read more

Eulogies

The accepted protocol when speaking at a funeral is to praise the deceased’s achievements and overlook any negative traits. Read more

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With Israel’s summer in full heat mode, one certain food item is the “hot” favourite to keep cool. Read more

Olympic Shames

Olympiads and Jews do not have a gold medal relationship. Read more

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The most popular Jewish baby names in Israel for 2023 have been revealed. Read more

Balak, Bilam and A Donkey

Last Shabbat’s Torah Parsha (portion) of Balak is a stark reminder of how relevant that episode in Jewish history is for all of us today. Read more

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At a time when tourists are thin on the ground it is a pleasure to meet and greet those who despite everything visit Israel. Read more

Adrift

All signs point to democratic societies and countries having no idea of what should be done to thwart impending chaos. Read more

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Would you get into a stranger’s car if they offered you a ride? Read more

Sanitisation

The only way to eliminate lethal pathogens is to thoroughly sanitize the infected areas. Read more

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Who doesn’t relish the taste of homemade Shabbat meals? Read more

Wake Up Calls

Incredibly, some individuals and groups still believe that the Arab/Islamic campaign of terror against Israel and Jews only dates from 1967. Read more

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It is amazing how many times we encounter a connection with New Zealand. Read more

Myopia

An affliction is running rampant and has developed an uncanny resistance to any sort of countermeasures. Read more

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