Ruth Lieberman, at The Blogs

Nov 18, 2024, 6:31 PM

When it comes to friendships, Israel is justified in expecting the very best from the United States. Are you celebrating President-elect Trump's recent victory - or fearing potential policies expected out of Washington? On Israel and Middle East policy, you...

Nov 12, 2024, 6:12 PM

No patience for Jews

Soon we may see that the world has lost its patience with the Jews. Yes, those who oppose antisemitism, who rally for the rights of Israel to defend ourselves, even these good people might soon become tired of our...

Nov 5, 2024, 5:53 PM

I have nothing more to say

Bet you've rarely heard political pundits say that sentence. Almost. But it's true - there's not much left to say about the chaotic US election scenarios that have been presented by naysayers in both camps. Looming doomsday prophecies, exclamations of...

Oct 14, 2024, 11:46 PM

Public tears and stranger hugs

That's some of what my year is all about. Join me in saying -- or yelling -- enough is enough! I've had it. Haven't you? The sleepless nights, the army-green laundry, the worrying about getting a phone call, or...

Sep 23, 2024, 10:19 PM

No buts about it

Is there such a thing as a bipartisan issue in the US? Israel is at war. How tired are you getting of reading that, feeling it, knowing that we are still fighting to defend our people, to secure our borders?...

Aug 25, 2024, 10:11 AM

Kittens in the yard, missiles in the sky

6 a.m., Gush Etzion. The constant sound of faraway planes disturbs my plans to sleep in a bit. Turn on the news, my gut says. Roll over, my brain implores. The Jewish mother in me gets the best of...

Jul 25, 2024, 1:12 PM

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Did you hear Bibi’s speech to Congress? (Spoiler: It was powerful)

To Israel: We’ll destroy our enemies and bring our soldiers and hostages home to safety. To the US: Stand with us to end up on the right side of history

Jun 28, 2024, 2:05 PM

Bye bye Biden

The US presidential race was decided tonight. Watch for President Biden to be put (gently) out to pasture, while the Democratic party scrambles to replace him with a new, younger, more attractive nominee. Then witness former president Trump lose his...

May 12, 2024, 4:09 PM

Note: Israelis don’t need to read this

But you do, so keep reading, because none of us should sleep at night. Living here in Israel, we just don't need any more reminders of what is happening. We are at war. We were attacked and now we are...

Jan 9, 2024, 2:42 PM

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Anemones bloom the battlefield

When the beautiful red flowers carpet the ground where so much innocent blood was shed, we pray for hope

About Me

Ruth Lieberman is an Israeli-based political consultant and licensed tour guide, combining her love of Israel with political acumen to better Israel's standing both at home and in the eyes of the world. She has consulted for political leaders in Jerusalem and in Washington, from work on election campaigns to public advocacy and events. Her tours in Israel connect Biblical history to modern realities, to highlight Israel's achievements and promote its policies. She's also added 'archaeologist' to her title, working on an advanced degree in the field.