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

On the other hand

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

It ain’t necessarily so

If you were to believe the unbelievable hype surrounding the visit to Israel of President Joe Biden, you would think that the messianic age had finally arrived. Read more

On the other hand

What has caused Jerusalem to be shut down, the main highway to the Capital closed and total chaos at Ben Gurion airport? Read more

La La Land

This colloquial term’s definition is: “a euphoric, dreamlike mental state detached from the harsher realities of life.” Read more

On the other hand

The long hot days of summer have arrived which means that parents must organize themselves in order to keep their children busy and happy. Read more

Crusades resurrected

Between 1095 and 1291 the Catholic Church sponsored and blessed crusades to the Holy Land that were intended to recover Jerusalem and its surrounding area from Islamic rule. Read more

On the other hand

We are in the midst of “wedding fever” at the moment. Read more

Oy Veh

This Yiddish exclamation or its Hebrew equivalent of Oy Va Voy can be variously translated as “grief,” “pain,” “frustration” or “exasperation.” Read more

On the other hand

Here we go again. Read more

Bad mouthing then and now

We have just read the portion of the Torah which describes the episode of the twelve spies and the repercussions which ensued following their devastating reports about the Promised Land. Read more

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