Israel has her own version of scouts. Their slogan is also “Be prepared”. Today I went to a celebration of the 90th anniversary of a Haifa based scouts troupe. I, who did not attend the scouts, watched as the old-timers came, as well as their children and grandchildren – all people who belonged to the … More 90 year old scouts troupe in a 67 year old country
Simon Sinek explains what real leadership is, what “Leaders Eat Last” means. It’s very literal and it is exactly what we seen so often in the IDF and with Israeli civilians, including small children. It’s less common in our politicians but normal, average Israelis recognize this quality and even expect it. Extraordinary actions are, in … More Leaders Eat Last
Watching the news about the devastating earthquake in Nepal I was struck by something small but very significant. Although we have enough local problems to keep us occupied, Israel has been following the details of this disaster – because there were 2000 Israelis in Nepal when the earthquake hit and because, whenever possible, Israel reaches … More The small difference that makes all the difference in the world…
Today is the eve of Memorial Day for IDF soldiers and victims of terrorism. Tomorrow night Memorial Day becomes Independence Day. The contrast is harsh, painful and deliberate. Because of them, thanks to them, the Nation of Israel has a State. (23,320 soldiers killed from a nation of 7 million is a huge amount. No … More Because of them our Nation has a State
Memory shapes personality – of people and of nations. Recently I’ve been contemplating the significance of collective memory. In Passover the Jewish people are commanded to remember how God delivered us from slavery over 3000 years ago. Not how our ancestors were freed from slavery, rather how each and every one of us was personally … More What do you know when you have no memory left?
Not to speak is to speak. Thank you Senator Marco Rubio for speaking for Israel, American values and freedom.
Before the elections, I hope the people of Israel hear this message.
This is a campaign sign for one of Israel’s religious, ultra-orthodox Jewish political parties – Shas. The name of the party is in Hebrew, the face is that of the party leader and the text is in Arabic. A Jewish, religious party reaching out to Arab voters? Yup. It might be mind-bending to those who see … More Israel is not what you think: election campaign signs
Benjamin Netanyahu has one of, if not the hardest job in the world. Arguably, the position of American President is also very hard however, that nation is so large that the effect of even devastatingly wrong decisions are not felt immediately. Israel is a country balanced on the edge of a knife. Sneeze in the … More The hardest job in the world
Inspiration from Zion: This is a Love Story 