On the other hand

December 1, 2024 by  

Right on cue, after we started praying for rain, the heavens opened up, and the precipitation commenced. Read more

Hail, hail, the gangs are here

November 29, 2024 by  

In the not so distant past whenever it was opportune to ambush, vilify and attack Jews the authorities would organize various gangs to implement their plans. Read more

On the other hand

November 24, 2024 by  

Helping humanity to conquer diseases remains a priority for Israeli researchers. Read more

Resist or roll over

November 22, 2024 by  

This is the dilemma faced by Jews since time immemorial when faced by threats whether physical or verbal. Read more

On the other hand

November 19, 2024 by  

One of the unique features of living in Israel is the overwhelming number of “chesed” organizations which exist to provide assistance in a multitude of areas. Read more

Venom unleashed

November 15, 2024 by  

A vitriolic tsunami has been unleashed following the stunning election results in the USA which well and truly trumped all progressive woke commentators, Hollywood stars and their acolytes. Read more

On the other hand

November 10, 2024 by  

It is easy to fall into the mistaken belief that nobody loves us given the steady stream of negative international media reporting against Israel. Read more

Blame games

November 8, 2024 by  

It can be claimed with nearly 100% certainty that no People/Nation has been blamed more often for more baseless reasons than the Jews. Read more

On the other hand

November 3, 2024 by  

The Hebrew month of Tishrei has concluded and that means students are back full time at schools and universities. Read more

Dilemmas

November 1, 2024 by  

We are faced with a situation in which difficult choices have to be made. Read more

On the other hand

October 13, 2024 by  

This year’s celebrations of Sukkot will be rather surreal in Israel. Read more

Days of judgment

October 11, 2024 by  

One of the prayers recited during Rosh Hashanah services deals with what may lie ahead in the year to come. Read more

On the other hand

September 29, 2024 by  

This forthcoming Rosh Hashanah in Israel will be surreal. Read more

Eyes wide open

September 27, 2024 by  

We are living in volatile and uncertain times. Read more

On the other hand

September 22, 2024 by  

Two experiences this week once again provided what we usually call “only in Israel” moments. Read more

Wretched

September 20, 2024 by  

Early this past Sunday morning, I was looking at the news headlines and reading the latest wretched pontifications from Blinken and Lammy. Read more

On the other hand

September 15, 2024 by  

We are now in the Hebrew month of Elul. Read more

Low Expectations

September 13, 2024 by  

It pays not to have any great expectations where solidarity, support and sympathy for Israel are called for. Read more

On the other hand

September 8, 2024 by  

1 September was supposed to be the start of the new Israeli school year. Read more

Irreconcilable and Incompatible

September 6, 2024 by  

Israel is currently faced with several challenges, domestic and foreign, which seem at first glance to be insurmountable. Read more

On the the other hand

September 1, 2024 by  

We woke up at 5 a.m. last Sunday to the loud sound of planes and instinctively realized that something major was underway. Read more

Chicago and other charades

August 30, 2024 by  

As a non-American, I am always astounded when every four years millions of dollars are spent in hosting Hollywood style political extravaganzas. Read more

On the other hand

August 25, 2024 by  

Tu B’Av, the Jewish festival of love has just been celebrated. Read more

Hate Waves

August 23, 2024 by  

Climatologists insist that the world is probably experiencing an increase in temperatures with frequent bouts of heat waves. Read more

On the other hand

August 20, 2024 by  

Israel’s Olympians made the country proud. Read more

Cloud Cuckoo Land

August 16, 2024 by  

This past week has provided further proof of how many are afflicted with absurd fantasies and an unrealistic state of mind. Read more

On the other hand

August 11, 2024 by  

Watergen is an innovative Israeli company that has developed a machine that produces clean drinking water from the air. Read more

Eulogies

August 9, 2024 by  

The accepted protocol when speaking at a funeral is to praise the deceased’s achievements and overlook any negative traits. Read more

On the other hand

August 4, 2024 by  

With Israel’s summer in full heat mode, one certain food item is the “hot” favourite to keep cool. Read more

Olympic Shames

August 2, 2024 by  

Olympiads and Jews do not have a gold medal relationship. Read more

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