The Soundtracks of a War Zone

On the large flat screen TV, I need a break from the news, finding refuge instead at the far end … More

All Quiet on the Northern Front

If you’d characterize Israel’s land according to the same proportions of a human body, then this week its shins are … More

What if…you don’t look disabled and feel ok…

Yesterday, I received an email, which ended as follows: Of course if you don’t look disabled and feel ok then … More

White Night, White City

White Night is a movement that’s been spreading around the globe. It first lit up Tel Aviv in 2003, the … More

I Did It My Way

Ol’ Blue Eyes (aka Frank Sinatra) made his mark, writing about it first. Then I spotted his famed title along … More

Diplomaquatic Relations

In 1992, Israel and China established diplomatic relations between their countries. An embassy was set up in Tel Aviv, trade … More

Rifles in the Morning

Zehoo? (Is that all?) The male barista asks from across the counter, as he shoots a quick glance up at … More

Where My Name is At Home

For many reasons it’s a joy to spend an extended period of time in this country that I love – … More

What The Pope Saw

It was, in many, ways the kind of day we’ve come to expect when an official visit is made by … More

Heart-Breaking News

I just returned from a three-day course, during which time I’d decided it was a good idea for me to … More