Tal Hartuv
Hostage release: contradictions, impossibilities and paradox
Ever since reports broke out a few days ago of a hostage deal very likely to be signed, Israelis...
Northern Israel update – Threat of war, loss of soldiers and anxiety over hostages
In the space of 30 minutes on Monday evening, the entire state of Israel was reminded that while...
Hostage body found in Gaza Tunnel, Soldier Casualties Report Since Oct 7
Sad news swept the State of Israel yesterday with a government report listing the casualties of...
Northern Israel update – Deadly terror attack in Samaria
Israeli forces were engaging in a long manhunt for the two terrorists who shot at Israel cars on...
Eerie Silence as Israel Remembers and Mourns
Although there was a minute’s silence of remembrance at 6.29am on October 7th 2024, it was a b...
Update from northern Israel • Joy in Israel after Nasrallah elimination
A few minutes after Shabbat came in on Friday 27th September, the Israeli Air Force dropped 83...
Update from northern Israel • Israel changes the balance of power
Up until now, the majority of Israelis have expressed their continuous frustration towards the...
Update northern Israel • Life under fire
Since August 25th when Israel carried out a preemptive strike and people as far south as Tel Aviv...
The downfall of the Cherry Tomato
What it actually means to be a light to the nations, is a question that Jewish people have grappled...
When Time Stood still
It seems a universe ago when I wrote last month’s article, yet it is only a matter of 30 days. This...
Here To Stay
As the final winter rains came to an end giving way for a spectacular and especially blossoming...
Shifting Perspectives in Times of War
You don’t have to be a professional photographer to know that the closer you get to an object with y...
The Things We Get Used To
Whether it be moving house, changing jobs, or adjusting to a new family situation, getting used to...
The Art of Remembering
Considering the enormity of recent events in Israel, and the national metaphysical, existential...
The Enigma of Tikkun Olam
Like other Jewish words and phrases such as “hutzpah” or “mazal tov,” Tikkun Olam is also a term whi...
A Gathering of Exiles
Of all the community experiments in the world, Israel has the most famous. A socialist Zionist...
Bread Of Days Gone By
There are not too many surprises with the seasons in Israel. The long summers are predictably hot...
A Story of an Anthem
I am convinced that HaTikvah, our Israeli national anthem is the most beautiful in the world. I...
Gideon of the 20th Century
There are some people who have made such extraordinary contributions to Israeli society that they...
Planting for Tomorrow
In these days when humanity seems bent on destroying nature, Israel is a country which not only has...