On the other hand

Celebrating Shavuot in Israel makes one realize what this festival is really all about. Read more

Knee-jerk script

Whenever Israel acts to counter terror, you can confidently predict the pre-ordained reactions. Read more

On the other hand

Fifty-seven years ago, the illegal Jordanian occupation of half of Israel’s Capital came to an end. Read more

Foolish Folly

Absurdity knows no bounds when it concerns Israel, as this past week once again demonstrates. Read more

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Concern for the environment and the air we breathe has become of paramount importance. Read more

Pariahs

When the morally degenerate international community brands the world’s only Jewish nation as a pariah you can guarantee that it won’t stop there. Read more

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We have been invaded. Read more

Pride and Prejudice

Why, despite all its many years of miraculous achievements, is Israel fighting a seemingly losing battle for world public opinion? Read more

On the other hand

Seventy-five per cent of Israel’s vegetables are grown on farms bordering Gaza. Read more

Craven capitulation

When the leader of the so-called “free world” wobbles and succumbs to appalling appeasement, international bullies and terrorists rejoice. Read more

On the other hand

Switching from mourning to celebration is a unique feature of Jewish life. Read more

Slippery slope

Once started, a disastrous chain of events will inevitably follow and will be almost impossible to stop. Read more

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The countdown has started. Read more

Ignominy

Defined as a public shame and disgrace, this word more than adequately sums up the current turmoil convulsing universities. Read more

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What time did you finish? Read more

Shamefully disconnected

Our annual Seder commemoration of the Exodus from Egypt has concluded for another year. Read more

On the other hand

The change of seasons in Israel is usually not a gradual transition but more like an abrupt switch. Read more

Plagues – past, present and future

Why was this night different from all other nights? Read more

On the other hand

One of the most important precepts in Judaism is showing respect for one’s parents and the elderly. Read more

Open season

“A period of time when an individual or group is exposed to criticism, condemnation, attack or recrimination. Read more

On the other hand

This week’s “only in Israel” experience has a Pesach (Passover) flavour. Read more

April Fools

It used to be that one day was sufficient for hoaxes and what passed as practical jokes. Read more

On the other hand

Another “only in Israel” event demonstrates the unique experience of living here. Read more

Note the hypocrisy

The world’s glaring hypocrisy is on full display as Ramadan terror strikes once again. Read more

On the other hand

Who would have believed this? The UN world happiness report for 2024 has just been issued and Israel appears as the fifth happiest. Read more

From Shushan to Tehran

Haman of Shushan and Khomeini and Raisi of Tehran are comrades in arms bound together with the same evil agenda. Read more

On the other hand

For the second time in two months, we have had an “only in Israel” experience while travelling on the train. Read more

Ring of fire

This tectonic belt of volcanoes and earthquakes has the potential to cause lethal upheavals at any given moment. Read more

Tumultuous Turmoil

The imminent advent of Ramadan will herald the annual orgy of anarchy, violence and vitriol. Read more

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The first round of municipal elections in Israel has just concluded. Read more

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