Michael Weil

Wandering Jewish communal guy with an opinion

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Jun 25, 2025, 8:01 AM

Tehran Revisted — And Maybe Again

The war with Iran has awakened personal memories of my visit to Iran almost 50 years ago. Today many people think of Iran as a highly religious, restrictive, and conservative society ruled by despotic clerics driven by hatred of...

Feb 17, 2024, 10:19 AM

Can the Abraham Accords be the answer for the day after in Gaza?

A “day after” solution for Gaza largely has eluded the best policy makers in the Middle East and beyond. While great political leaders and the public are pushing towards the goal of a ceasefire, careful planning for a viable...

Oct 24, 2023, 8:05 PM

Thinking of a better future for the ravaged settlements in Southern Israel?

22 villages in southern Israel were invaded on October 7, their residents attacked viciously, ravaged, raped and most of these settlements were virtually destroyed. They will never be the same. The stories of butchery and destruction are too painful...

Jul 23, 2023, 5:43 PM

Listen to the people before Tisha B’av

In all the 75 years of Israel's existence, this is one of the most critical weeks. It may well decide the fate of the nature of our country. Can we be a light unto the nations? Can we truly...

Mar 17, 2023, 6:55 PM

From the Sanhedrin to Israel’s Supreme Court and what is missing

Yes, we do need judicial reforms, but not necessarily the ones currently proposed. Israel is facing the prospect of radical judicial refom proposed by the new right wing government. This is more than just reform, in fact it's a major...

Jun 2, 2021, 6:56 AM

Jews and Arabs living together side by side (inseparably)

The last few weeks have been an eye opener for Israeli society and partially shattered the notion of Arab Jewish coexistence in Israel. The multiple riots in mixed cities of Lod, Acre and Haifa and in mixed neighborhoods in...

Aug 4, 2020, 6:46 PM

LEARNING FROM OTHER DISASTERS — Planning for Post Corona Renewal

As the novel Corona virus morphed into a global pandemic disaster, many analysts began to look at earlier pandemics such as the 1918 so-called Spanish Flu in the hope of finding useful parallels. While interesting, their efforts have possibly...

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About Me

Michael Weil is an British born economist and strategic planning consultant based in Jerusalem and Arizona. He is also the Founding Director of AMITIM which engages former Jewish Federation CEOs to serve as pro bono mentors to the leadership of non-profits in Israel. Between 2006-17, he was the Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans and led the recovery of the community after hurricane Katrina. Previously, he was a fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, held senior positions at World ORT and the Israel Prime Minister’s Office as well as heading an international consulting practice for two decades. He is active on boards in Israel and USA. Loves to paint, hike, opera and dry jokes.

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