Beyond the headlines
March 4, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
According to surveys, on average five times as many people read the headlines as read the news items. Read more
On the other hand
February 27, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
If COVID has kept you from visiting Israel for the last two or more years be prepared for major surprises when you eventually do make it here. Read more
Perilous omens
February 25, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Quote: “There is something coming this way and I don’t want to be here when it arrives.” Read more
On the other hand
February 21, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
There is a worldwide surge in consumer prices and this has also impacted Israeli households. Read more
Loud and clear
February 18, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
When the weather is about to turn nasty the early indications of impending storms are usually loud and clear. Read more
On the other hand
February 13, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Living in Israel one really does not need to have a calendar in order to know when the next festival is approaching. Read more
Shameful yet not unexpected
February 11, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
During a long and eventful history, the Jewish People have encountered myriad shameful situations. Read more
On the other hand
February 6, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Amidst all the pressures generated by Omicron and seasonal winter ailments combined with overstretched medical personnel and resources, there was some positive news this week. Read more
Meaningless and meaningful words
February 4, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
As the well-known saying proclaims, actions speak louder than words. If our actions don’t change, the words become meaningless. Read more
On the other hand
January 30, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
The “big one” has arrived. Read more
Premature euphoria
January 28, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
The recent passing of a resolution at the United Nations General Assembly sponsored by Israel (and others) has caused much jubilation. Read more
On the other hand
January 23, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Will it or won’t it? That is the question currently exercising the attention of many Israelis. Read more
It’s not rocket science
January 21, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Quote: It’s not rocket science. It’s really about common sense (or lack of it). Read more
On the other hand
January 16, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
In at least one crisis, Israel is not alone. Read more
Fair dinkum
January 14, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Non-Australians may be baffled by this expression therefore an explanation provided by Dr Google could help to clarify it. Read more
On the other hand
January 9, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
Did you know that Israel has more than six thousand active “startups?” Read more
Eyes shut and ears closed
January 7, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
The new year is only a few days old, and we can already see and hear the same familiar refrains emanating from the usual quarters.
On the other hand
January 2, 2022 by Michael Kuttner
The winter rains are precipitating and Omicron and the ‘flu are rampaging. Read more
On the other hand
December 27, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Once again another corona variant has upset the tourism applecart with Chanukah and Christmas pilgrims prevented from visiting. Read more
Tis the season
December 24, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
It’s precisely at this time of the year when Christians worldwide celebrate the birth of a Jewish baby in Judea that the irony of the situation we face today becomes apparent. Read more
On the other hand
December 19, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
This week demonstrated one of the main differences between Israel and the Mullah regime in Iran. Read more
Give them a medal
December 17, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Medals are usually awarded to individuals or groups for outstanding achievements and for making a positive impact on society in general. Read more
On the other hand
December 13, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Chanukah may have finished for another year but miracles still abound in the Land which witnessed them at the time of the Maccabees. Read more
Verbal violence
December 10, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Definition: Verbal abuse (also known as verbal aggression, verbal attack, verbal violence, verbal assault, psychic aggression, or psychic violence) is a type of psychological/mental abuse that involves the use of oral language, gestured language, and written language directed to a victim. Read more
On the other hand
December 4, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
The whole country is in the midst of Chanukah celebrations banishing temporarily at least the spectre of corona mutations. Read more
They deserve each other
December 3, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Either by design or mutual attraction, whenever Israel is in terror groups’ crosshairs one can unfailingly guarantee that not far behind will be the usual collection of anti-Israel groupies. Read more
On the other hand
November 28, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
International focus is on combating and defeating the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Theatre of the absurd
November 26, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
This past week has witnessed yet more acts of folly performed at the United Nations and on the world stage. Read more
On the other hand
November 21, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Are you fed up with your local media continually publishing or posting negative stories about Israel and peddling revisionist history which denies any Jewish connection to the country? Read more
No news without Jews
November 19, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Despite the fact that Jews make up only 0.2% of the world’s population they manage to feature almost 100% of the time in daily news reports. Read more
