On the other hand

FIFA world cup competitions, known as Mondial here, are in full swing with teams from many countries striving to become champions of soccer…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

Double speak needs to be challenged

George Orwell hit the nail on the head when he stated: “The further society drifts from truth the more it will hate those that speak it”…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

On the other hand

The fight against terror demands an innovative involvement to ensure that Israel is always at least a few steps ahead of those who wish to harm us… writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

Israeli youngsters score another first

The first ever Israeli school tag rugby championship organized by the Israel Rugby Union (IRU) was recently held at the Wingate Sports Institute…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

Gaza scams continue aided and abetted by UN

One of the longest running fraudulent schemes in recent times must surely be the continuing international funding of the terrorist entity known as Gaza…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

Mama Mia…writes Michael Kuttner

We have just returned from a most relaxing vacation in Lake Garda, Northern Italy…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

If at first you don’t succeed…writes Michael Kuttner

First there were rockets. Then terror tunnels dug underneath Israeli houses. This was followed by kidnappings and explosive devices. In between there were frogmen trying to infiltrate from the sea and misnamed aid flotillas trying to smuggle in forbidden items to Gaza. Lately there have been flaming kites setting fire to wheat fields and forests. Read more

On the other hand

Things are hotting up in this part of the world. Summer is kicking in with rising temperatures while regional troublemakers are ensuring that things remain at boiling point. Despite these climatic and political impediments the start up nation continues to thrive. Read more

Chutzpah unlimited

We live at a time when even the most outrageous behaviour is accepted as normal…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

On the other hand

With the international media in full flow presenting distorted news about developments in Israel here is an opportunity to learn about some positive developments not likely to hit the headlines in your local news media. Read more

Abbas and Hamas stage non-peaceful rage

As per the pre-determined script designed for media and gullible politicians alike, Jerusalem Day and shifting the US Embassy to the Capital produced the desired results…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

Mazaltov! Michael Kuttner in Israel watching Eurovision Song Contest

What a way for Israel to start a week in which we celebrate reunited Jerusalem and the opening of the US Embassy in our Capital. Read more

On the other hand

The headlines may be full of Iranian duplicity and excitement about transfer of the American Embassy to Jerusalem but undetected by the media is news about more discoveries, innovations and positive developments issuing forth from Zion. Read more

The land of Zion and Jerusalem

These final words of Hatikvah, Israel’s National Anthem resonate as never before in a week when the flawed Iranian nuclear deal gets Trumped, we celebrate Jerusalem Day and the shift of the US Embassy to the Capital…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

On the other hand

In a week when Iran was caught yet again with its fingers in the cookie jar and our peace partners once more showed their true intentions it is refreshing to learn about some positive developments which impact our lives.

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Living in interesting times…writes Michael Kuttner

This ancient Chinese blessing or curse is certainly applicable in this part of the world where there are definitely no dull moments. Read more

On the other hand

Israel is being inundated by a rare spring rain storm accompanied by thunder, lightening, hail, torrential rain and flash floods. Damage and fatalities have ensued. Read more

Anzac Day in Jerusalem

The Commonwealth War Memorial Cemetery in Jerusalem was the site of the annual Anzac Day commemoration. Read more

Out of all proportion

We are admonished almost on a daily basis that our reaction to any threat or terror must be “proportional.” Read more

On the other hand

We are privileged to be living at a time to witness the miraculous restoration of Jewish sovereignty in our ancestral homeland and the ingathering of our dispersed people from all parts of the globe. Read more

Who would have believed it?

“Independence is never given to a People – it has to be earned and once earned must be defended.” Read more

On the other hand

In the aftermath of the Shoah the expectation was that the Jewish People would take generations to recover from this catastrophic experience…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

Out of the shadows

Once upon a time not so long ago public manifestations of hatred against Jews lurked mainly in the shadows…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

On the other hand

A record number of pilgrims, Jewish and non-Jewish, gathered in Jerusalem during the week of Passover and Easter. They were able to witness for themselves the exciting positive developments taking place here. Read more

The real riot agenda

Quote of the day: “A riot is a spontaneous outburst. A war is subject to advance planning”…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

On the other hand

On Seder night we remember the plagues which afflicted the Egyptians until Pharaoh let the Hebrews go. In the Promised Land today we marvel at the amazing miracles which a liberated nation is providing for the benefit of humanity. Read more

Time to reset your GPS…writes Michael Kuttner

The annual commemoration of our ancestors’ exodus from Egypt could not be occurring at a more auspicious time. Read more

Special Bar Mitzvah celebration promises happier Pesach holiday for 120 orphans

For 120 orphan boys, this Passover will be infused with an additional dose of unexpected joy as the result of an initiative of Colel Chabad, Israel’s longest running social services organisation, which provided the boys with a Bar Mitzvah celebration including gifts and a lavish ceremony. Read more

On the other hand

In the week before Passover we eliminate leavened products from our homes. Good news however continues to proliferate…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

Combating antisemitism

The 6^th Global Forum for Combating Antisemitism has just concluded in Jerusalem having been attended by over a thousand participants from Israel and 83 countries around the world the conference covered a wide range of topics dealing with the rising tide of Jew hatred. Read more

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