Midsummer madness

Dictionary definition: “foolish or extravagant behaviour supposed to occur during the summer.” Read more

On the other hand

The long summer vacation has taken hold with soaring temperatures and restricted group activities owing to a resurgence of COVID 19. Read more

Over and out

“There comes a time when you have to choose between turning the page and closing the book.” Read more

Doubters, Deniers and Detractors

The nine days between Rosh Chodesh Av and Tisha B’Av of the Jewish calendar give us an ideal opportunity for introspection and a reality check on the state of our own lives as well as national aspirations and developments. Read more

On the other hand

Amazing as it may seem, despite soaring COVID 19 cases, economic side effects, political dysfunction and threats of more lockdowns there is still some good news to report. Read more

Spot the shameful sham

If ever you needed further proof that political hypocrisy and double standards reign supreme then this week should have provided ample evidence. Read more

On the other hand

Israel has successfully launched an advanced satellite into earth orbit which will help to keep an eye on what is happening in our neighbourhood. Read more

Going Going Gone

With COVID 19 resurgence, continuing international hypocrisy, sovereignty hyperventilation, mysterious Iranian explosions and PC thought police in some countries running rampant, there is plenty to comment about. Read more

On the other hand

1 July 2020, when the sky was expected to fall and doomsday predictions descended like confetti, has been and gone. Read more

SOD

This word in Ivrit means “secret.” However, in the context of this opinion piece, it is an abbreviation for Same Old Deceptions.  Read more

On the other hand

After a confusing and frustrating term, thanks to the coronavirus students are finally enjoying their long summer break.  Read more

Shander

This Yiddish word can be roughly translated as “shameful” and “disgrace.” Read more

On the other hand

Another week and despite mayhem overseas yet more interesting and positive news from Israel has surfaced which somehow most probably escaped the attention of the general media. Read more

Gone With The Wind

Surveying the chaos currently enveloping many countries one can only conclude that insanity has become the new norm. Read more

On the other hand

Summer has kicked in with a vengeance but this year promises to be different from all others.  Read more

(Un) lawful?

Since 1948 the UN and its associated institutions have never lost an opportunity to condemn Israel for one form of “unlawful” behaviour or another. Read more

On the other hand

Schools are back and so is the coronavirus. Read more

Seismic Rumbles

Instability amidst signs of upheavals, eruptions and impending chaos seem currently to be the order of the day. Read more

On the other Hand

Life is very slowly and cautiously returning to normal albeit with wearing of masks and social distancing still a requirement.  Read more

Countdown

From Passover until the Festival of Shavuot, Jews worldwide have been counting the days and weeks that have elapsed.  Read more

On the other hand

We have shattered all records with our latest sharav heatwave which has arrived earlier than usual and is recording soaring temperatures. Read more

Unfinished business

Fifty-three years ago on the 28^th Iyar of the Hebrew calendar the old city of Jerusalem was liberated from illegal Jordanian control. Read more

On the other hand

Mazal Tov, we finally have a new Government sworn into office. Read more

Incoming waves

Every expert is now talking about an expected second wave of the coronavirus as most of us ease slowly out of the current crisis. Read more

On the other hand

How quickly do we return to a normal routine after the coronavirus seems to wane? Read more

Courting controversies

With the coronavirus crisis in Israel at the moment seemingly under control, attention is now focusing on several other developing dramas. Read more

On the other hand

We have successfully survived our lone Seder and the week of Passover, mourned our fallen soldiers and civilians despite IDF cemeteries being closed to the public and celebrated Yom Ha’Atzmaut in a virtual manner. Read more

Is there ever a right time?

Israelis this week remember all those who lost their lives so that Jewish sovereignty could once again be guaranteed followed by celebrations to commemorate that historic event in 1948. Read more

On the other hand

At a time when we are facing an invisible enemy and everyone is in lockdown the commemorations of Yom Hashoah and Yom Hazikaron plus the celebration of Yom Ha’Atzmaut remind us that the Jewish People have faced worse crises in the past and have successfully overcome them. Read more

Time to “get over it?”

Yom Hashoah, the annual commemoration of the Holocaust, takes place every year in Israel and elsewhere immediately after Passover. Read more

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