On the other hand
March 31, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
As predicted Israel will be in a state of limbo as our politicians scramble to cobble together a workable and stable coalition following the latest inconclusive elections. Read more
From slavery to sovereignty
March 26, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
As we sit around the Seder table this year it will be an ideal opportunity to reflect on the real reason we are celebrating. Read more
On the other hand
March 21, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Tuesday 23 March is the day Israelis front up to the ballot box for the fourth attempt in recent times to elect a stable, coherent coalition. Read more
Time to start polishing the crystal ball
March 19, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
“You can trust a crystal ball about as far as you can throw it.” Read more
On the other hand
March 14, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Spring is in the air which means that Pesach (Passover) is not far away. Read more
Liar, liar pants on fire
March 12, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
“A liar begins with making falsehood appear like truth and ends with making truth itself appear like falsehood.” Read more
On the other hand
March 7, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
The countdown to Election Day followed by Pesach (Passover) has begun. Read more
After the party is over
March 5, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
The face masks have been taken off, the fancy dress costumes have been stored away and once again we are back to the real world. Read more
On the other hand
February 28, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
We have reached an anniversary we would rather not have had to remember. Read more
Time to sober up
February 26, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
On Shabbat Zachor we reminded ourselves again about the agenda of the Biblical Amalekites and on Purim we celebrate our escape from Persian genocidal catastrophe. Read more
On the other hand
February 21, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Every few years those of us living in higher elevations such as Gush Etzion, Jerusalem, upper Galilee and the Golan experience snow storms which bring life to a grinding halt. Read more
They are off and running
February 19, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
As every Australian and New Zealander knows the second Tuesday in November without fail is the date for the running of one of the most famous horse races, the Melbourne Cup. Read more
On the other hand
February 14, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Amidst all the doom and gloom over the coronavirus mutations and its implications for the future, there have been two other very positive and important medical advances. Read more
Happy days are here again
February 12, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Echoing loudly and joyfully from Tehran, Gaza, Ramallah, Yemen and North Korea as well as the corridors of the UN, UNHRC, UNRWA and the ICC is the rousing song made famous in the 1930’s. Read more
On the other hand
February 7, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Will it or won’t it? Read more
Alternative universe
February 5, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
“We live in a fantasy world, a world of illusions. The great task in life is to find reality.” Read more
On the other hand
January 31, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
As we celebrate Tu B’Shevat, Israel has the unique distinction of planting more trees than any other country in the world. Read more
Rhetoric versus deeds
January 29, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Those of us who have been “around the block” quite a few times know that words and speeches can have potent and deadly side effects. Read more
On the other hand
January 24, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Finally, after more than seven years of development and commercial production, Israel’s sovereign wealth fund is starting to reap the benefits. Read more
Resurrection time has arrived
January 22, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
I never thought that this would ever happen in our lifetime but miraculously it is unfolding before our very eyes. Read more
On the other hand
January 17, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
It is ironic that as Israel’s innovations, medical research and discoveries gather pace and benefit humanity the denigrators and boycotters become more agitated. Read more
Inoculate, insinuate, intimidate and inaugurate
January 15, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
The week leading up to 20 January 2021 is proving to be chock full of action on many fronts. Read more
On the other hand
January 10, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
Some 20,000 Olim (new immigrants) arrived in Israel during 2020. Read more
Deliberately misplaced priorities
January 8, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
What never ceases to amaze is the amount of times the international community can shut its eyes and close its ears to never ending confidence tricks. Read more
On the other hand
January 3, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
The best good news of the week has been the long-awaited arrival in Israel of Jonathan and Esther Pollard. Read more
Political pandemic
January 1, 2021 by Michael Kuttner
As though corona was not enough of a challenge, Israel is now faced with a pandemic of another kind. Read more
On the other hand
December 27, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
It’s official – we are now hurtling towards elections on 23 March 2021. Read more
Appalling apathy and deliberate denial
December 25, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Albert Einstein, who knew a thing or two about human nature and behaviour, summed it up perfectly. Read more
On the other hand
December 20, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Elections are on the immediate horizon. Is this bad news or good news? Read more
Smoke and mirrors
December 18, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Just when you think that events can sink no lower or become more absurd, reality kicks in to prove that indeed there are still more depths to be plumbed. Read more
