On the other hand
January 26, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Many world leaders gathered in Jerusalem to commemorate the 75th. Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and eulogize the millions who were murdered in the Holocaust by Nazi Germany, their allies and collaborators in various countries. Read more
If only…
January 24, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
There are many times in life when one can look back and proclaim: “if only events had been different the results would not have been so dire.” Read more
On the other hand…120th edition
January 19, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
This is the 120th edition of “on the other hand” but unlike the traditional Jewish greeting I hope that the good news from Israel will continue for quite some time. Read more
You had better believe them
January 17, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
The new year has started off, as predicted, in spectacular fashion with more inflammatory rhetoric against Israel. Read more
On the other hand
January 12, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
At the moment Israelis are fully occupied in coping with torrential winter downpours, flooded roads and freezing temperatures. Read more
Will we ever learn?
January 10, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
The long-overdue dispatch to “martyrs paradise” of one of the world’s leading plotters and purveyors of terror has unleashed a not unexpected avalanche of hypocritical hysteria. Read more
On the other hand
January 4, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Welcome to 2020. Read more
Warning: Climate Change
January 3, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
The subject of climate change is one which is guaranteed to generate plenty of heat regardless of whether one is a sceptic or a believer. Read more
On the other hand
December 28, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
This year Jews and Christians are celebrating their respective Festivals at the same time and nowhere is this more evident than in the very country where the historical events actually took place. Read more
Has anything changed?
December 27, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
We are in the midst of what is commonly known as the “festive season.” Read more
On the other hand
December 22, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
During the current session of the United Nations General Assembly, no fewer than EIGHTEEN resolutions against Israel will be debated and voted on. Read more
One down, two to go
December 20, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
You could almost hear the collective sighs of relief from British Jews as the results of the election became evident. Read more
On the other hand
December 15, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
At long last, the heavens have opened and the first storm of the winter resulted in precipitation causing floods. Read more
Listen and learn
December 13, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Quote: “If you are not listening you are not learning” (President L.B.Johnson) Read more
On the other hand
December 8, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
It is just as well that our innovators, scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs keep Israel in the forefront of international achievements. Read more
Is it good for the Jews?
December 6, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Thursday 12 December 2019 is crunch day for United Kingdom Jews. Whatever the results of the elections, on Friday 13th, the fallout and aftermath will not be good news. Read more
On the other hand
December 1, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Another week and still no Government coalition has been formed. If ever there was a time to proclaim “enough already” it is now. Read more
At the Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference
November 29, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Many foreign diplomats accredited to Israel together with media representatives gathered last week at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem for the JP diplomatic conference…Michael Kuttner attended for J-Wire. Read more
Best left unsaid
November 29, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Quote: “words empty as the wind are best left unsaid.” (Homer) Read more
On the other hand
November 24, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
In a welcome surprise for many and an unpleasant surprise for others, the US Secretary of State announced that henceforth Jews residing in Judea and Samaria would no longer be considered “illegal.” Read more
Charades
November 22, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
One quote and two definitions of “charades” sum up more than adequately the Mickey Mouse situation we are currently confronted with. Read more
On the other hand
November 17, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Once again it is raining rockets from Gaza as the terrorists target civilians in southern and central Israel. Read more
Anniversary blues
November 15, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Anniversaries usually come in two varieties, either commemorating happy or sad occasions. Read more
On the other hand
November 10, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Israel has switched from daylight saving summer time to winter mode. Read more
History revisited
November 8, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Quote: “History never repeats itself – Man always does.” (Voltaire) Read more
On the other hand
November 4, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
We have transitioned from summer to winter time and right on cue twenty four hours after we prayed for rain the heavens opened up. Read more
Reinforcing ties with Australia
November 1, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
The new World Chairman of Keren Hayesod, Sam Grundwerg, is making his first visit to Australia in November. Read more
Differing perspectives
November 1, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
It is extremely interesting to see how people living in different countries prioritize situations and events. Read more
Worthless words and shameful silence
October 25, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
The unfolding tragedy now enveloping the Kurds, recent massacres of the Yazidis and current persecution of Christians & Bahai’s should be a stark reminder to Jews that history does indeed repeat itself. Read more
There is a chill in the air
October 11, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
We are now into autumn (fall if you are an American) and in our part of the Promised Land in the hills of Judea, evenings and nights have a distinctly chilly feel to them. Read more
