Meltdown

Definition: “A sudden loss of control over one’s feelings or behaviour.” Read more

On the other hand

If you haven’t visited Israel recently, you will be amazed at the enormous infrastructure work which is taking place, especially with highways and train transportation. Read more

Ballot box blues

If anecdotal feedback and surveys are anything to go by, an increasing number of potential voters are feeling tuned out as Election Day approaches on 1 November. Read more

On the other hand

We have just finished celebrating Succot, one of the three Pilgrim Festivals when Jews from all over the country, as well as from the Diaspora, would visit the Temple in Jerusalem. Read more

Unprincipled

Definition: Someone lacking moral principles.   Synonyms: Dishonest, corrupt, immoral, unscrupulous, devious, unethical, deceitful, underhand, dishonourable. Read more

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Without a doubt, one of the most evocative highlights of Sukkot (Tabernacles) is the massed blessing of the Kohanim at the Kotel. Read more

Double cross

Perfectly timed for the commencement of the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), the heads of the United Kingdom Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches revealed their true agenda. Read more

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We are in the midst of the annual High Holydays marathon. Read more

A nechtiker tog

This exquisite Yiddish expression loosely translated means “whom are you trying to fool?” Read more

On the other hand

“If I had a hammer – I’d hammer in the morning – I’d hammer in the evening – All over this land” Read more

Use by date expires

When use by dates expire for food and medicine, we dispose of the remaining items to avoid being either poisoned or adversely affected. Read more

On the other hand

Signs of the approaching Holy days are to be seen everywhere. Read more

Pray for peace – prepare for action

Peace is always at the forefront of our prayers, but at the same time, most of us should have learnt from bitter past experience that being aware of the challenges ahead is a priority. Read more

On the other hand

During the Hebrew month of Elul the sounds of the shofar can be heard every morning loud and clear, issuing forth from minyanim up and down the country. Read more

Changing of the guard

In the words of A.A. Milne, “they are changing the guards at Buckingham Palace.” Read more

On the other hand

We are counting down to Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot. Read more

A century and a quarter later

Basel in Switzerland was the venue for a recent 125-year anniversary reunion commemorating the first Zionist Congress. Read more

On the other hand

At the moment, we are in the midst of an intense heat wave. Read more

Running for cover

Pick one of these definitions, and you will have a perfect explanation of current developments. Read more

On the other hand

Currently, most countries are facing a bull market where prices are rising, and the cost of living is escalating. Read more

Between the lines

The definition of reading between the lines is “to understand what someone really means or what is really happening in a situation, even though it is not said openly.” Read more

On the other hand

This summer’s Nefesh B’Nefesh airlifts of North American Olim are well underway. Read more

Blowin’ in the wind

Readers of a certain vintage will remember this popular song released in 1963 and top of the hit parade for some time. Read more

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They are off and running. Read more

Unmistaken disparates

Two news items, totally unconnected, caught my attention because they both are perfect examples of how Israel is a leader in innovation and at the same time a favourite target of double standards. Read more

On the other hand

August 1, 2022, was a momentous day for all Israeli citizens aged 75 years and over. Read more

Consequences

We are currently in what is commonly referred to as “the nine days” leading up to 9 Av – the Fast of Tisha B’Av. Read more

On the other hand

Climate change may be generating soaring temperatures this northern hemisphere summer but in Israel, there are other factors at work. Read more

When later is already too late

Far too frequently, especially in Jewish lives, postponing difficult decisions can have dire consequences.  Read more

On the other hand

Europe and the UK may be melting in a summer heat wave but their hopelessly fossilised policies concerning Israel remain frozen in some type of time warp. Read more

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