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Nov 11, 2023, 2:53 PM

It has been over a month since the Hamas massacre where 1,400 civilians were killed, and 240 hostages were taken to Gaza. Since the massacre, a barrage of rockets has been launched at southern and central Israel from Gaza. In...

Nov 3, 2023, 5:40 PM

Israel’s Resilience – ‘Israesilience’

This time in my life has taught me the importance of strength and staying resilient. Indeed, this is what Israel is known for, its resilience, or also known as ‘Isresilience’. I do not know any other country that has been...

Oct 28, 2023, 11:33 AM

A Reflection on the Last 3 Weeks of War

It has been three weeks since the horrific massacre at southern Israel by the terrorist group Hamas. The last three weeks have felt like an emotional rollercoaster but have gone by so quickly and a lot has happened. Since the attack,...

Oct 18, 2023, 7:13 PM

Coping In This Stressful Situation

This past week and a half has probably been the most stressful time for me since moving to Israel and making Aliyah. It has taught me the importance of giving to others and not taking things for granted. It has...

Oct 12, 2023, 1:05 AM

After the horrific Hamas attack

It is five days after the horrific Hamas attack on Saturday, where Hamas terrorists from Gaza crossed the border into Israel. After crossing into Israeli territory, Palestinian gunmen started randomly shooting partygoers at a music festival in the desert. They also...

Oct 9, 2023, 11:13 PM

How the Hamas Attack Unfolded

At 6:30 am on Saturday 7 October 2023, rocket sirens were heard across Israel, including in Ramat Gan where I live. It took me a second to realize what was happening and that there were rocket sirens at 6:30am in...

Oct 8, 2023, 10:38 PM

The Two Sides of Golda Meir

Golda Meir is the only female prime minister of Israel and in some ways she is one of the country’s most misunderstood leaders. People have different opinions of Golda, whether it might be as Israel’s ‘Iron Lady’. Or, it may...

May 17, 2023, 1:43 PM

Operation Shield and Arrow – What Did and Did Not Happen

A five-day military operation against Islamic Jihad in Gaza has ended, as a ceasefire has been brokered by Egypt. This was a military operation that dragged on and the ceasefire is only for the short term, it will not last. The...

May 9, 2023, 9:34 PM

Cancel Culture Comes to Israel

Sam Smith has just announced that he is cancelling his performance at the end of the month (31st May) as part of the 2-day Summer In The City Festival. The second night of the festival will continue as planned with...

Jan 6, 2023, 12:16 AM

Is Itamar Ben Gvir Playing with Fire?

Itamar Ben Gvir visited The Temple Mount this week after being advised not to by Benjamin Netanyahu. He is the first minister in Netanyahu’s new government to visit The Temple Mount. Itamar Ben Gvir recently met with The Prime Minister to...

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Working in the hospitality/travel industry in Israel. Am into spirituality and go to lectures/classes on Jewish mysticism.