On the other hand
September 4, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
At the moment, we are in the midst of an intense heat wave. Read more
Running for cover
September 2, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Pick one of these definitions, and you will have a perfect explanation of current developments. Read more
On the other hand
August 28, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Currently, most countries are facing a bull market where prices are rising, and the cost of living is escalating. Read more
Between the lines
August 26, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
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
August 21, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
This summer’s Nefesh B’Nefesh airlifts of North American Olim are well underway. Read more
Blowin’ in the wind
August 19, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
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
August 14, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
They are off and running. Read more
Unmistaken disparates
August 14, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
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 7, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
August 1, 2022, was a momentous day for all Israeli citizens aged 75 years and over. Read more
Consequences
August 5, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
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
July 31, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
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
July 29, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Far too frequently, especially in Jewish lives, postponing difficult decisions can have dire consequences. Read more
On the other hand
July 24, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
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
July 22, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
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
July 17, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
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
July 15, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
This colloquial term’s definition is: “a euphoric, dreamlike mental state detached from the harsher realities of life.” Read more
On the other hand
July 10, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
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
July 8, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
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
July 3, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
We are in the midst of “wedding fever” at the moment. Read more
Oy Veh
July 1, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
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
June 28, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Here we go again. Read more
Bad mouthing then and now
June 24, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
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
On the other hand
June 19, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
When the Hebrew Prophet, Isaiah, predicted that one day Israel would be a “light unto the nations” his prophecy must have seemed rather far-fetched. Read more
What is taking them so long?
June 17, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
I am currently reading a most interesting book which reveals in graphic detail the shameful behaviour of the US Administration in particular and other nations in general prior and subsequent to the election of the Nazis in Germany. Read more
On the other hand
June 12, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
This week I had a conversation with an Australian tourist who was back in Israel for the first time since the Corona shutdown. Read more
Recipes for chaos
June 10, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Definition: “mixture of people and events that will lead to disorder, confusion and trouble.” Read more
On the other hand
June 7, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
What riles and upsets Israel denigrators the most? Read more
Flunked – grade F for failure
June 3, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
If we were in the business of handing out grades for effort and results there would have been a flurry of failures this past week. Read more
On the other hand
May 29, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
We are so fortunate that Israel continues to be at the forefront of medical research and development of groundbreaking treatments. Read more
Deplorable – Disgraceful – Shameful
May 27, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Whichever adjective you may like to choose, either one more than adequately describes this week’s overdose of Israel’s obsessive behaviour by fickle friends and declared haters alike. Read more
