Yonatan Michael Curry

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Mar 22, 2017, 12:19 AM

It is not every day that one decides to 'up stakes ' and move over a vast distance. However that is exactly what I have done and in so doing have learnt many lessons about myself ! Not the least...

Feb 10, 2017, 5:45 AM

How can one help Israel ?

The recent evacuation of Amona has left me in quandary. As a frequent visitor to Israel how can one express a point of view in such a way that it is of any use or serves to help in such...

Jan 1, 2017, 11:54 PM

Har Herzl and the Maccabees

Every year during Chanukah, my thoughts turn to the Military Cemetery on Har Herzl. Though I have never visited Israel during Chanukah, on every other one of my annual trips to Israel, I make it a point to visit the...

Dec 23, 2016, 11:38 PM

Though it has been some weeks now I must admit that I was initially quite surprised to read in the Israeli press that Israel's taking delivery of her new F35 planes was delayed due to a heavy fog in...

Dec 8, 2016, 11:43 PM

Israeli ambassadors

I was saddened to learn that Rafael Barak would be soon leaving his post as Israel's Ambassador to Canada. Here in Canada we have been privileged over the years to have had a succession of many outstanding Israeli ambassadors. Not that anyone...

Nov 23, 2016, 2:02 AM

A light unto the nations!

Having just returned from a 3 week trip to Israel for the High Holy Days I was very much left on a spiritual high. Having told told everyone in Israel that I was going back to to Canada, the land...

Aug 16, 2016, 7:01 AM

Finding your balance

It is amazing, but as I grow older things continue to astound me ! Recently I obtained a copy of the British movie, "To Sir with Love" and was astounded to learn that it had been released in 1967, some...

Jul 21, 2016, 2:32 AM

Tzofim — Israeli Scouts

Concomitant with a previous posting, the impact of Israeli events was recently 'brought home ' . Here in Canada if things take place they may impact the lives of Canadians, but have only minor repercussions outside the borders of our...

Jul 6, 2016, 10:05 PM

Familiarity with Israel can alter one’s perspective on life.

Do Israelis have any idea of the ways that those of us in the diaspora can be and are affected by our visits to Eretz Israel ? Once the initial euphoria of the first few visits has worn off, one...

May 9, 2016, 6:27 AM

Israel ? What do you do there?

This is the most common question I am asked after I mention that I have just returned from my most recent trip to Israel. My knee-jerk reaction is defensive, as I find that no one ever asks anyone who has...

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About Me

Yonatan Michael Curry is retired Canadian Public servant who has been a frequent traveler to Israel since 2003. With an interest in daily life and its associated values he brings a fresh, observant and unbiased view on various aspects of Israeli daily life. And not without a bit of humour. Though he has never rented a car while there Yonatan has travelled the length and breadth of Israel.