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Etan Golubtchik

Jul 11, 2023, 3:47 PM

When Modern Orthodox Judaism Failed During Covid

In light of Jeffrey Tucker’s recent article, among others, which criticized his tribe of elite libertarians for their failed response to the covid crisis, I would like to offer a detailed critique of my own tribe and its failed...

Aug 24, 2021, 1:18 AM

Teshuvah with a Green Pass in Your Hand

A child focused activity in synagogue.
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The Jewish month of Elul is a time to do teshuva, or ask forgiveness for our sins of the previous year, with the intent of not repeating or continuing these same sins in the coming year. As we get...

Jul 28, 2021, 5:04 PM

Israel’s climate fantasies and futilities

Earlier this week, Israel’s new government announced its unanimously approved plan to reduce carbon emissions by 85% over the next 30 years. This was hailed by Israel’s environmental protection minister as “a historic moment for health, the environment and...

Feb 12, 2021, 6:14 PM

Of plagues and scapegoats

By now, we are all aware of the frightening numbers of Corona cases and deaths during Israel’s “third wave” this winter. Aggressive vaccination programs and extended draconian lockdown policies have yet to substantially lower numbers as was predicted. This...

Oct 22, 2020, 3:05 PM

Questioning the Halachot of Social Distancing

Covid-19, which has infected and killed hundreds of thousands worldwide is not a hoax. It is a horrible disease that has had a particularly devastating effect on the Jewish community, leading to many untimely losses. There is little debate...

Aug 9, 2020, 5:50 PM

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Chevron – an opportunity Israel must seize

The pending energy deal is a pathway to prosperity, but with its shaky business and regulatory environment, Israel could again be left in the dust

Jun 11, 2020, 5:35 PM

Tamim Tehiyeh, Forecast Models and the Coronavirus

We have all watched the events of the past few months surrounding the coronavirus disease and the consequent quarantining and government lockdowns with pain and sorrow. There have been thousands of articles and teshuvot written over this period discussing...

Feb 9, 2020, 2:26 PM

Climate Paganism and Tu B’Shevat

Let’s begin by discussing what Tu B’Shevat is and what it is not. Tu B’Shevat is a legal demarcation point in the Jewish calendar. Its sole purpose and relevance, as brought down in the mishna (R”H 1:1), is to...

About Me

Etan Golubtchik is an energy industry professional with a background in engineering and financial modeling. He made the decision to join the oil and gas industry after researching the issues involved, and is proud of the work he does to help bring affordable energy to modern society.