On the other hand
December 13, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
This week it was announced that Israel will be returning to the moon. Read more
Side effects known and unknown
December 11, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
“No action is without its side effects.”
This quote by the late Barry Commoner, an American cellular biologist, university professor and politician, succinctly sums up the situation we find ourselves in these days. Read more
On the other hand
December 6, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
It has been a great week for Israeli sportsmen and sportswomen. Read more
Dubious diplomacy
December 4, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Is it better to rely on diplomatic negotiations or instead to take direct action which promises a far more promising outcome? Is a judicious combination of both more guaranteed to provide success? Read more
On the other hand
November 29, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Amidst all the hoopla over potential covid vaccines, another medical leap forward by Israeli researchers has been announced. Read more
Narishkeit
November 27, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Yiddish is a most expressive language which often defies perfect translation into English as well as conveying its emotional intent. Read more
On the other hand
November 22, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Welcome news on several fronts greeted Israelis this week. Read more
Stretching credibility to the limit
November 20, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
This past week provided further proof that credibility can be stretched to almost infinite lengths. Read more
On the other hand
November 14, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
On the virus front, there has been good news with promising trials of COVID vaccines overseas and locally. Read more
Fatally flawed dead ends
November 13, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
When one has traversed down a dead-end road in the past and discovered that it leads nowhere but to dangerous territory, it is inconceivable that at some later time the same journey should once again be attempted. Read more
On the other hand
November 8, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
We face an age of uncertainty unprecedented in recent times. Read more
Double double toil and trouble
November 6, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
The witches’ incantation from Macbeth succinctly describes the developing chaos now facing many citizens in various countries. Read more
On the other hand
November 1, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
If you happen to be living in the UK, Australia or New Zealand, 5 November is a time to enjoy firework displays as Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated. Read more
Hobson’s choice
October 30, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Tuesday 3 November 2020 presents American voters with a dilemma as they cast their ballots in one of the craziest elections in the history of the United States of America. Read more
On the other hand
October 25, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
This week there was a very brief period of showers in Jerusalem which heralded a foretaste of what we all hope will be another beneficial rainy season. Read more
How much worse can it get?
October 23, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
On the evidence so far we are already facing a new (Jewish) year which is plumbing the depths of insanity and unbelievable imbecility. Read more
On the other hand
October 18, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
We have just prayed for rain (in Israel) and already one can discern a change in the weather. Read more
March of Folly
October 16, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Now that the Chagim (Festivals) are over most people are looking forward to a new year devoid of past follies and one which will somehow fulfil their craving for a more balanced and normal life. Read more
On the other hand
October 12, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
By the time you read this the Festivals of Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah will be ending or have already finished. Read more
Back to the beginning
October 9, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Every year at this time without fail the annual cycle of Torah readings takes us back to the very beginning. Read more
On the other hand
September 27, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
This Yom Kippur will be like no other we have ever observed. Read more
BC and CE
September 25, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Last Pesach (Passover) we experienced the first taste of life in the shadow of a lockdown. Read more
On the other hand
September 21, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
The High Holydays this year in Israel will be remembered for two events impacting all of us whether we like it or not. Read more
Time to reboot
September 18, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
When your electronic device refuses to function properly quite often the best solution is to reboot it. Read more
On the other hand
September 13, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
We seem to be exceeding a series of records at the moment. Read more
Learning from the painful past
September 11, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
The anniversary of the outbreak of World War II has just passed and for Jews, in particular, it represents a grim reminder of lost opportunities and fateful decisions. Read more
On the other hand
September 6, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Schools are back and a collective sigh of relief from parents can be heard throughout the land. Read more
Misplaced euphoria and deceitful deceptions
September 4, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
As though battling COVID 19 was not enough of a challenge, Israelis are now faced with a further two assaults on their equilibrium. Read more
Words do matter
August 28, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
What is said does matter because words have consequences for good and evil. Read more
On the other hand
August 9, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
This week we celebrated Tu B’Av – the Jewish Festival of love. Read more
