Who would have believed it?
April 20, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
“Independence is never given to a People – it has to be earned and once earned must be defended.” Read more
On the other hand
April 15, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
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
April 13, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
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
April 8, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
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
April 5, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
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
April 2, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
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
March 30, 2018 by 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
March 27, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
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
March 25, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
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
March 23, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
The 6th 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
On the other hand…
March 18, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
With election speculation subsiding and the winter session of the Knesset ending we can now concentrate on productive good news of which there is no shortage…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
You’re fired!
March 16, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Food items more often than not have a use by or expiry date clearly marked. It’s a pity that the same health warning is not employed when it comes to political leaders and aspiring politicians…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
On the other hand
March 11, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
The winter rains have already ceased although political storms keep rumbling, but positive developments in many fields continue to precipitate…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Alternative Oscar nominees
March 9, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
The annual Hollywood frenzy has concluded with winners clutching their awards and mouthing the usual inanities…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
On the other hand
March 3, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
The new Middle East is still a mirage but Israel’s achievements in the fields of science, medicine and technology are certainly no dream…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Post Purim hangovers
March 2, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Once the Purim carnival festivities are over and the masks removed the real world again intrudes into our daily lives. Read more
On the other hand…
February 24, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
While the fake Canaanites invent history at the UN, the modern miracle which is Israel continues to invent, innovate and improve life for all humanity. Read more
Unmasked
February 23, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Masks hide and disguise a person’s true intentions…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
On the other hand
February 17, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
While political scandals continue to hog the media headlines the good news tends to get buried. Here are some of the latest positive developments from the Promised Land…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
A conversation with Rabbi John Levi
February 16, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Rabbi John Levi, Emeritus Rabbi of Temple Beth Israel in Melbourne, has been in Israel with his wife, Robyn, for the last six months. Read more
Irrational insanity…writes Michael Kuttner
February 16, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
It has been one of those weeks again in which we have heard unbelievable utterances, read more misinformed media reporting and witnessed witless behaviour. Read more
On the other hand
February 10, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Good news about Israel is not news as far as the general media is concerned. That is why J-Wire brings you weekly updates on innovative and revolutionary developments which have the potential to make the world a better place. This is Tikkun Olam in action rather than meaningless slogans. Read more
Priorities
February 9, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Decisions made by political leaders and those in authority usually reflect their priorities…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
On the other hand…writes Michael Kuttner
February 3, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
In a week when blacklists and boycott attempts abound and the Europeans demonstrate yet again how Poles apart we are, the Jewish State gets on with the job of promoting innovation and repairing humanity. Read more
Just when you think you have heard it all
February 2, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
It seems there is no limit when it comes to covering news about Israel and Jews. This week in particular has served up yet more examples of the absurdities we face…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
On the other hand…writes Michael Kuttner
January 27, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Despite rain and snow Lake Kinneret is still well below a satisfactory level. There is however no shortage of good news which keeps Israel at the forefront of making the world a better place. Read more
How not to make friends and influence people
January 26, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
If ever one needed a crash course on the techniques involved in making or losing friends, recent events provided glorious examples…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
Israeli cycling academy makes local history
January 23, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Calling it “a historic moment for Israeli sports and a great honour,” Israel’s first ever professional team, Israel Cycling Academy, has proudly accepted an invitation to participate in the Giro d’Italia, one of the world’s most significant sporting events, scheduled to begin in Jerusalem on May 4th. Read more
On the other hand…writes Michael Kuttner
January 20, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
While the rest of the world continues to obsess over what we may or may not do Israel gets on with innovating, assisting and making the planet a better place. Read more
Tunnel vision…writes Michael Kuttner
January 19, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
Tunnels have been in the news recently. Read more
