Let me begin with a note to all of those who have written to me about my last posting.  I thank you for

According to news reports, some time on Sunday negotiations between Netanyahu and Gantz for that unity government should be complete.

When that happens,

Most of the readers who wrote after my last posting – in which I celebrated the fact that we would have a unity

Sometimes, when we no longer expect things to get better – when we are already resigned to the fact that they may get

The eyes of the world are on the coronavirus and its implications for each of us.  

Here in Israel we are struggling

Our first battle is against the coronavirus, which is being fought not just in Israel, but around the world.  It preoccupies everyone, so

Not our government’s response to the coronavirus danger, certainly: That has been most exemplary.

And I want to look at this first, before

Oh, and these are tough times.

But Purim begins Monday night (and a day later in Jerusalem, where Shushan Purim is celebrated).  And so,

This past Monday was election day here in Israel, and the people came out in impressive numbers – more than 70% in the

Seize the day!!  Do not let it pass.

The poll numbers are shifting in favor of the right wing bloc.  It appears that