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Jan 3, 2023, 8:41 PM
Israel in 2023: A Poem
Our PMs indicted for breach of trust What’s the solution? – the law he’ll adjust No more independence for our court Treating our rights like some kind of sport He relies on support from Aryeh Deri Who’s thinks Ohana a woman should marry Thrice convicted...
Nov 28, 2022, 11:50 PM
Neither Jewish nor personal history contain a God
20-years ago I read an anthropology paper which described an island of 7 provinces. The land had been divided amongst the 7 sons of a long deceased and wise king. By chance, I then stumbled upon a social psychology paper written 60 years later about...
Nov 2, 2022, 8:36 PM
‘For good people to do evil – that takes religion’
Atheism is taboo in Israel. There’s a sense that one should de facto respect the beliefs of religious people. Its time more of us had the courage to come out the closet with pride and influence public debate. I’d argue that at this juncture it’s...
Oct 2, 2022, 6:41 PM
The data shows 10 years of Netanyahu did little to help us
During my 20-year career in investment management, I learned that it’s unwise to be wedded to ideology. To succeed, facts must influence you more than ideology. So let’s evaluate the leadership of  Binyamin Netanyahu using the facts. Below are statistics gleaned from the Israel Central...
Jun 15, 2016, 5:38 PM
Bringing good old British diversity to Israel’s schools
Israelis are rarely shy to say what they think, hear or see. Like many British olim (immigrants), I often find that those born and bred in Israel are quick to joke at my British politeness, tease my British accent and of course inquire whether I...
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Originally from London. Father to 3 teenagers. Investment Manager.