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Linda Lovitch

Dec 11, 2024, 2:23 PM

It was my birthday recently and a friend from the States called to wish me a happy birthday. We have been friends since university and have always kept in touch. When I go to the States, usually we arrange...

Aug 27, 2024, 6:33 PM

The DNC: A Tale of Two Speeches

Once again, Rachel Goldberg gives a breathtaking, empathetic, eloquent and powerful speech to the American public. In interviews to the Israeli press, she and husband Jon said they were not sure if they would be able to appear at the...

Jul 25, 2024, 4:46 PM

If Netanyahu’s speech falls in the forest, does anybody hear it?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to a joint meeting of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

What world leader speaking in front of the US Congress has ever succeeded in triggering the audience to cheer “USA, USA, USA”? The answer: Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu. It doesn’t matter if you love him or hate him, you’ve...

Jan 15, 2024, 5:06 PM

How low can you go? Let’s ask RT’s anchor

This week’s “How Low Can You Go” prize for an international journalist goes to (drum roll please) RT’s Anchor for his unforgettable, dismissive, disrespectful, and all-around dissing interview with our glorious Emily Schrader. Even Emily termed him “the most condescending...

Oct 18, 2023, 10:51 PM

Two Heads of State, Four Audiences

In the press conference today after U.S. President Joe Biden’s arrival in Israel, it was clear that while some of the sentiments overlapped, the messages of President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu were sometimes directed at very different audiences. What...

Jun 23, 2023, 9:21 PM

Sorry, Not Sorry. Lame-a** Apologies for Antisemitism and Anti-Israel Vitriol

“During that live interview, I misspoke and said that they were killed in a shootout instead of a shooting,” said Christiane Amanpour. “I have written to Rabbi Dee to apologize and make sure that he knows that we apologize...

Jan 31, 2023, 4:21 PM

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Thanks for the crrringe, Jonah Hill

Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Shelley Cohen in a screenshot from the trailer for 'You People'

'You People' depicts Jews as obtuse and apologetic for enjoying white privilege. Is that the only kind of Jew acceptable in the US today?

May 21, 2021, 1:07 AM

Why doesn’t #MeToo include me, too?

Where is the outcry against the Antisemitic and Misogynist Abuse?

Jul 27, 2020, 9:29 PM

Bibi’s crisis communication is in crisis

The Prime Minister could take a lesson from the Prime Minister of New Zealand

Jul 20, 2020, 8:15 PM

Today’s Tip: Look the Computer in the Eye

Eye contact is crucial to communication. How do we make eye contact when speaking to remote audiences?

About Me

Linda Lovitch is a media and communications consultant in Israel, working with government spokespersons, ambassadors, high tech executives, start-ups, universities and non-profits. In the last year, Linda has prepped survivors from the Nova Festival and residents of Kibbutz Kfar Aza to tell their story to audiences abroad. Linda helps people communicate with clarity and confidence whether talking to live, televised or online audiences.

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