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
Midsummer madness
August 7, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Dictionary definition: “foolish or extravagant behaviour supposed to occur during the summer.” Read more
On the other hand
August 2, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
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
July 31, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
“There comes a time when you have to choose between turning the page and closing the book.” Read more
Doubters, Deniers and Detractors
July 24, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
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
July 18, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
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
July 17, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
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
July 13, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
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
July 10, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
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
July 5, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
1 July 2020, when the sky was expected to fall and doomsday predictions descended like confetti, has been and gone. Read more
SOD
July 3, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
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
June 28, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
After a confusing and frustrating term, thanks to the coronavirus students are finally enjoying their long summer break. Read more
Shander
June 26, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
This Yiddish word can be roughly translated as “shameful” and “disgrace.” Read more
On the other hand
June 21, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
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
June 19, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Surveying the chaos currently enveloping many countries one can only conclude that insanity has become the new norm. Read more
On the other hand
June 14, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Summer has kicked in with a vengeance but this year promises to be different from all others. Read more
(Un) lawful?
June 12, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
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
June 7, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Schools are back and so is the coronavirus. Read more
Seismic Rumbles
June 5, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Instability amidst signs of upheavals, eruptions and impending chaos seem currently to be the order of the day. Read more
On the other Hand
May 31, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Life is very slowly and cautiously returning to normal albeit with wearing of masks and social distancing still a requirement. Read more