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Aug 10, 2020, 9:22 PM

10 Years An Immigrant

Ten years ago today I woke up as a British Jew. I spoke the language fluently, I knew how to navigate bureaucracy and I could happily scan read anything I saw without giving it a second thought. I was confident...

Jul 28, 2016, 3:03 AM

Life is for Living

My last Blog post ended with the following paragraphs: 'My next post will not be about cancer. It is time I wrote about something else. Before I sign off though I have some messages. To my friends and family who have...

Dec 30, 2015, 4:03 PM

Cancer Free — Israel Keep me Safe

Last time I wrote for the Times of Israel I had just started navigating the Israeli Health System after my cancer diagnosis. I was doing it with 4 years worth of Hebrew and to say it has been hard...

Oct 19, 2014, 9:26 PM

Life Begins at 40 – Dealing with Cancer in Hebrew

I approached the age of 40 with joy. It didn't scare me. I don't look 40. I certainly don't feel 40. I still have no idea what I want to be when I grow up. I wanted to start my...

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About Me

Born in Manchester in the UK, Catherine has lived in nearly 30 homes in seven cities and landed in Modi'in, Israel with her husband and son in 2010.