March 28, 2016: Precisely What Are They Thinking?
The good news, my friends, is that in the midst of neighboring mayhem and chaos, Israel managed to celebrate Purim late last week without mishap....
March 22, 2016: Remembering
This past Shabbat, the Shabbat before Purim, was Shabbat Zahor, which means “remember.” Everyone is obligated to come to synagogue to hear the Torah reading, which...
March 17, 2016: In Memoriam
It is with sadness that I note the passing on Tuesday of Salomon Benzimra of Toronto. Originally from Morocco – what was then the International...
March 16, 2016: Where to Begin?
I frequently feel overwhelmed by the number of critical issues I would like to share with my readers: I must chose among events competing for...
March 13, 2016: With a Smile and a Tear
A couple of “only in Israel” stories about ordinary, yet special, people: Yishay Montgomery has been hailed as Israel’s “guitar hero.” Credit: Ben Hartman Last Tuesday evening,...
March 9, 2016: Extreme Perversity and Much Worse
We here in Israel don’t really ever expect things to go smoothly, but there are situations that are simply not smooth and others that are...
March 4, 2016: Who We Are
Eric Mandel, director of MEPIN, wrote an op-ed in the JPost on February 28, entitled, “The real strength of Israel” (emphasis added): He begins by saying...
February 27, 2016: Points Near and Far
“Despite a perception by many in Israel of growing international isolation, Israel has many friends in Africa, Kenya’s Foreign Minister Amina Mohammed said on Wednesday. ...
February 23, 2016: One Foot in Front of the Other
In other words, we keep going, and always will. Let me start today with a light-hearted good news piece, which reflects on Israel’s wonderful side. ...
February 21, 2016: Fury
I will not begin with the good news today. Sometimes it is inappropriate. Courtesy The young man you see here – Tuvia Yanai Weissman – is...