Unhinged

July 21, 2023 by  

I am not sure what is actually causing the insanity currently being displayed internationally and domestically. Read more

On the other hand

July 16, 2023 by  

Olim from New Zealand, Australia and Britain will be familiar with that quintessential popular food called fish and chips. Read more

Today’s French Revolution

July 14, 2023 by  

In July 1789, the Paris Bastille was stormed by rampaging mobs, and the established order of autocratic rule was swiftly swept away. Read more

On the other hand

July 10, 2023 by  

Where other than in Israel would one get a service call from a cable TV technician by the name of Menachem Mendel? Read more

On the other hand

July 2, 2023 by  

Have you ever purchased items from a family-owned and staffed shop, as opposed to a supermarket or a store which is part of a large chain? Read more

Heads in the sand

June 30, 2023 by  

According to a popular and widely accepted myth, it is believed that ostriches spend a large part of their day with their head in the sand. Read more

On the other hand

June 26, 2023 by  

The best own goal of the season was scored by Indonesia which recently banned the Israel under 20 soccer team from competing in the world soccer cup competition. Read more

Getting the message

June 23, 2023 by  

The definition of “getting the message” is to understand something that is not being said directly.

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On the other hand

June 19, 2023 by  

How many days of sunshine does Israel experience on an annual basis? Read more

It’s not a laughing matter

June 16, 2023 by  

Quite often, one is faced with a situation so absurd that laughter seems to be the only suitable response. Read more

On the other hand

June 11, 2023 by  

Most countries, including Israel, have designated parking areas reserved for drivers with mobility problems. Read more

How unsurprising

June 9, 2023 by  

“Life is full of surprises. Not all these surprises are pleasant, so you need to be ready for what life brings you.” Read more

On the other hand

June 4, 2023 by  

One of the funniest aspects of life in Israel, at least for English-speaking Olim, are the numerous bloopers that appear when Hebrew notices, signs and instructions are translated. Read more

Deciphering the headlines

June 2, 2023 by  

According to the Oxford language website, deciphering is defined as “succeeding in understanding, interpreting or identifying something.” Read more

On the other hand

May 27, 2023 by  

Israel’s entry in this year’s Eurovision contest finished a credible third in the final round. Read more

Problematic

May 25, 2023 by  

For three millennia, the reaction towards Jews, Judaism and the Promised Land has been problematic. Read more

On the other hand

May 14, 2023 by  

Usually on Lag B’Omer, we make sure to shut all our windows so that smoke from the bonfires does not enter. Read more

Catastrophic

May 12, 2023 by  

Note 15 May in your diary because that is the date when all the Israel historic revisionists will be having their annual convulsions. Read more

On the other hand

May 7, 2023 by  

Shabbat observant Jews in the UK and Israel will not be able to tune in to watch live telecasts of the Coronation pageantry from London. Read more

Woeful

May 5, 2023 by  

After the party is over, the hangover usually kicks in. Read more

On the other hand

April 30, 2023 by  

Despite all the doomsday commentators Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Independence Day), celebrating 75 years of re-established Jewish sovereignty, was a resounding success. Read more

75 not out

April 28, 2023 by  

As we celebrate seventy-five years of re-established Jewish independence, I can’t help thinking is Israel still loved at 75? Read more

On the other hand

April 22, 2023 by  

This time of the year in Israel is usually a roller coaster of emotions. Read more

Feeding crocodiles

April 21, 2023 by  

Winston Churchill knew a thing or two about nations that tried to appease those plotting their eventual demise. Read more

On the other hand

April 18, 2023 by  

Without a doubt last week in Israel was horrendously traumatic. Read more

Predictable Agendas

April 14, 2023 by  

Only those who are genetically biased or living in la la land could fail to discern the predictable preordained script which has unfolded this Pesach. Read more

Have you heard?

April 9, 2023 by  

This year we have struck the jackpot as Pesach, Ramadan and Easter all coincide. Read more

Appalling

March 31, 2023 by  

The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs (and Trade) has issued a statement that they are “appalled” at the assertion by Israel’s Finance Minister that today’s Palestinians are fakers. Read more

On the other hand

March 26, 2023 by  

It is not hard to discern that Passover is fast approaching. Read more

March Madness

March 24, 2023 by  

As explained by Wikipedia, “mad as a March hare” is a common British English phrase, both today and in Lewis Carroll’s time in the 1800s. Read more

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