On the other hand
October 28, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Jordan wants to cancel part of its “peace” treaty with Israel. Abbas follows suit and threatens to abrogate signed agreements. Hamas and Hezbollah feverishly prepare to amass stockpiles of rockets targeting Israeli civilians…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Squalls on the horizon
October 26, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
We are slowly transitioning from summer to autumn and if past performance is anything to go by winter will arrive with a bang…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
On the other hand…Michael Kuttner
October 21, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Hamas exports rockets by firing them at Israeli civilian targets. Read more
Chelm is alive and well…writes Michael Kuttner
October 19, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Chelm was a mythical Yiddish-speaking town which had a disproportionate share of shlemiels and shlemazels whose mind-boggling stupidity provided an endless source of merriment and mirth. Read more
On the other hand
October 14, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
In Israel, temperatures are cooling as we head into autumn, (or fall if you are American), and with the Chagim over, a working week has returned to a more normal six days…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
On the frontline
October 12, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
The Jewish People have been on the frontline throughout their long three thousand years history…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
On the other hand
October 6, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
A common phrase in Israel whenever one wants to get something done is “acharei ha’chagim” which means “after the holidays…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Annual UN carnival
October 5, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Coinciding with the High Holyday period in our calendar is the annual carnival of farce and hypocrisy known as the UN General Assembly…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
From Munich to Oslo and beyond
September 28, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
If anyone believed that the New Year would usher in an era of peace and harmony they should have had their fantasies rudely shattered…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
On the other hand…writes Michael Kuttner
September 9, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
There is no better way to end this year and start a new one than by acknowledging more good and positive news. Read more
Annual accounting…writes Michael Kuttner
September 7, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Well run businesses and enterprises undertake annual stocktaking in order to assess past performances, current achievements and future prospects. Read more
On the other hand
September 2, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
As we stand on the cusp of a new year with all its challenges we can take comfort in the knowledge that Israel’s commitment to advancing and improving lives at home and abroad will remain constant…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Fickle friends…writes Michael Kuttner
August 31, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Throughout our very long history, with a few exceptions, we have been abandoned by those who claimed to be our “friends.” Read more
On the other hand
August 26, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
The long hot summer school vacation is slowly winding down..writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Left unchallenged this sickness is fatal
August 24, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Any malady which is not seriously treated can soon develop into major life threatening diseases with fatal results…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
On the other hand
August 19, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
The fake cease fire with Hamas spreads an illusion that peace and quiet is breaking out…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Hamastan – enough already
August 17, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
If you lived next to neighbours whose sole aim was to murder you and in furtherance of that objective burnt your property on a daily basis, how long would it take before you decided to put an end to these terror acts?…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
On the other hand
August 12, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Rockets from Gaza are raining down on Israeli communities in the south of the country…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Promised destination…writes Michael Kuttner
August 10, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Those who are regular Synagogue attendees will know that at the moment we are reading and making our way through the Book of Devarim. Read more
On the other hand,,,
August 5, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Tourist numbers have been setting records with visitors arriving in Israel from all parts of the world…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Abbas, PA & UN – perfect partners
August 3, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
For far too long the United Nations and its associated organisations have given Abbas and his terrorist supporting authority a free pass to pursue the most outrageous acts…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
On the other hand
July 29, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
While the rest of the world was busy as usual obsessing negatively over Israel we were occupied with welcoming new immigrants and innovating…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
What’s all the fuss about?
July 27, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
This past week has witnessed a volcanic eruption of hypocrisy, falsehoods and double standards on a massive scale…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
On the other hand…
July 22, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Mourning for the destruction of Jewish independence and the Temples is now behind us. We have proven that we can overcome tragedies. Israel’s breathtaking achievements continue to amaze…reports Michael Kuttner. Read more
The other hand
July 14, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
The long school vacation has started and summer is well and truly in full swing. Students and their parents may be in holiday mode but the pace of positive achievements shows no sign of slowing down…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Prepare for the overdue “big one”
July 13, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Anticipated major earthquakes both geophysical and political are long overdue…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
On the other hand
July 7, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
In Israel, summer has kicked in with cloudless skies, soaring temperatures and schools out for at least eight weeks…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Penalty shootouts…writes Michael Kuttner
July 6, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
In the final rounds of the FIFA world cup, results must be decisive. Read more
On the other hand
July 1, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Between the soccer world cup and a visit from Prince William, Israelis have had more than enough inducement to keep them in a state of continuing excitement…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Otherwise occupied
June 29, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
In 1066 William the Conqueror invaded England and “illegally” occupied the country…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
