Disconnected
November 17, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
Eliminating those who plot and carry out acts of terror against Israelis and Jews inevitably brings out a myriad collection of closet haters. Read more
On the other hand
November 12, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
Lost in the fog of disinformation spread by most of the media is the reality that Jews are not the only targets of Islamic terror. Read more
Connect the dots
November 10, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
Connecting the dots is as easy as putting various facts and clues together in order to see the whole picture or to understand something globally. Read more
On the other hand
November 7, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
Faced with modern-day barbarians at Israel’s borders, one would think that most would stand in solidarity with those massacred and kidnapped. Read more
Unsurprising
November 3, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
It is astounding to see that there are still individuals who are surprised by subsequent developments following the Hamas pogrom. Read more
Phony, Fickle And Fleeting
October 20, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
As the initial shock over the Hamas massacre of Israelis wears off, the predictable reactions start to roll in. Read more
It’s time to take off the gloves
October 13, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
On the anniversary of the Yom Kippur War the enemies of Israel and the Jewish People chose another religious holyday to launch their version of the final solution. Read more
Climate Change
October 6, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
One of the “hottest” topics gaining increasing attention these days is the phenomenon of climate change. Read more
Fatal delusions
September 29, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
On Yom Kippur, we prayed that in the coming year, we should be spared various afflictions. Read more
On the other hand
September 24, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
Usually, the day after we pray for rain at the end of Succot, the heavens open up, and the long-awaited precipitation descends. Read more
UFOs
September 22, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
According to Wikipedia, UFOs are “perceived aerial phenomenon that cannot be immediately identified or explained.” Read more
May you live in interesting times
September 15, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
Wrongly attributed as a Chinese curse, this “blessing” is more relevant than ever as Jews prepare to welcome a New Year. Read more
On the other hand
September 10, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
Customer service in Israel has in the past been a rather patchy affair. Read more
Par for the course
September 8, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
The Jewish year may be winding down but Jews and Israel continue to dominate the news one way or another. Read more
On the other hand
September 2, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
The call of the shofar every morning can be heard from one end of Israel to the other. Read more
Conditional Friendships
September 1, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
One can always discern when a potential friendship is really a conditional one. Read more
On the other hand
August 27, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
We live at a time when what was once unimaginable has today become reality. Read more
Away with the fairies
August 25, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
Originating from Scottish or Irish/Gaelic myths this expression has nowadays come to signify someone who refuses to face reality and lives in a dream world. Read more
On the other hand
August 19, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
In 1536 CE, the Roman Catholic Church in Portugal extended its campaign against Jews by establishing the Inquisition in Brazil. Read more
Pull the other one
August 18, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
When someone tells you something that is so patently absurd, the natural response is an old English expression “pull the other one, it has got bells on it.” Read more
Self-flagellation
August 11, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
Surprising as it may seem, this ancient form of afflicting the body is still practised among various groups these days. Read more
On the other hand
August 6, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
This past Shabbat, we had an inspiring and uplifting experience that put all the negativity currently being spread into a positive perspective. Read more
On the other hand
July 23, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
We are at the moment in the midst of the three-week period leading up to Tisha B’Av when Jews worldwide commemorate the destruction of the two Temples, exile and other associated catastrophes. Read more
Unhinged
July 21, 2023 by Michael Kuttner
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 Michael Kuttner
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 Michael Kuttner
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 Michael Kuttner
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 Michael Kuttner
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 Michael Kuttner
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 Michael Kuttner
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
