Adrift

All signs point to democratic societies and countries having no idea of what should be done to thwart impending chaos. Read more

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Would you get into a stranger’s car if they offered you a ride? Read more

Sanitisation

The only way to eliminate lethal pathogens is to thoroughly sanitize the infected areas. Read more

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Who doesn’t relish the taste of homemade Shabbat meals? Read more

Wake Up Calls

Incredibly, some individuals and groups still believe that the Arab/Islamic campaign of terror against Israel and Jews only dates from 1967. Read more

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It is amazing how many times we encounter a connection with New Zealand. Read more

Myopia

An affliction is running rampant and has developed an uncanny resistance to any sort of countermeasures. Read more

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Israel’s summer has kicked in with soaring temperatures. Read more

Senseless Silence

There comes a time when in the face of unremitting enmity, silence is no longer a viable option. Read more

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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