On the other hand

In most of the world Xmas is preceded by a shopping frenzy. In Israel, this occurs especially prior to Passover. Read more

Deceit and deception

Thanks to compliant and corrupt international bodies, the ability of nations to deceive with impunity has never been greater. Read more

On the other hand

In preparation for Pesach (Passover), operation “eggsodus” is underway. Read more

Unmasked yet again

Purim is hardly over, and the true faces of the haters and loathers have already been revealed. Read more

On the other hand

It is not necessary to travel to Italy in order to sample world class pizzas. Read more

Zachor – Remembrance

Without remembering past events, we are doomed to repeat the same fatal mistakes. Read more

On the other hand

You know that Purim is just around the corner when you see Israeli youngsters in fancy dress and hear loud music being blared forth from schools. Read more

Better safe than sorry

Far too many times in the past, we have seen how a refusal or reluctance to take decisive action has resulted in disastrous consequences. Read more

On the other hand

Israel came to a virtual standstill as the funeral of the murdered Bibas children and their mother took place. Read more

Bloopers

Way back in the dim and distant past, there used to be a popular programme on New Zealand television called “Bloopers.” Read more

On the other hand

In Israel, it’s called Chok Murphy. Read more

Huffing, puffing and bluffing

Nothing is worse than the spectacle of politicians and others blustering and then being stranded when their deadlines fall flat. Read more

On the other hand

Here are some good news items that will never feature in your local media. Read more

Foot in mouth outbreaks

A “foot in mouth” award is presented each year by the Plain English Campaign in the UK for the best baffling comment by a public figure. Read more

On the other hand

Almond trees are blossoming, small buds are appearing on trees and the days are slowly getting longer. Read more

Inevitability

“The future is not inevitable. We can influence it, if we know what we want it to be.” Read more

On the other hand

Two “good news” items that you might have missed this past week: Read more

Ongoing evil

The late Elie Wiesel famously declared: “I thought in 1945 antisemitism died in Auschwitz but I was wrong. Its victims perished, antisemitism did not.” Read more

On the other hand

January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more

Nauseous nonsense

The definition of nausea is “a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.” Read more

On the other hand

The Iron Dome has enabled Israel to detect and destroy most incoming hostile missiles and rockets. Read more

New brooms

Monday, 20 January 2025, promises to be the start of a major political cleaning operation in Washington. Read more

On the other hand

Many foreign airlines are still refusing to fly to Israel and this is creating a bonanza for Israeli companies. Read more

Home truths

Will unpalatable and uncomfortable truths continue to be swept under the carpet this year? Read more

On the other hand

Jerusalem is growing in leaps and bounds. Read more

Oblivious

As we transition to a new civil year, it is glaringly transparent that many remain deliberately oblivious to lurking threats and dangers. Read more

On the other hand

You know that it is that time of the year when sufganiyot (donuts) appear in the shops and chanukiyot (menorot) are erected on streets. Read more

End of year speculation

The civil year of 2024 is drawing to a close. Read more

On the other hand

Following the devastation of forests and plant life in the north of Israel caused by Hezbollah, the Jewish National Fund is now dedicating enormous resources to rehabilitation. Read more

Rededication

Chanukah marks the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after its liberation from illegal foreign occupation forces. Read more

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