Tag: Blog

Waiting for Nanot

Time, patience, and wisdom will reveal that Israel has the real nano-stuff. ‘But yesterday evening it was all black and bare. And now it’s covered

An Israeli human chain

Suddenly the stranger began waving his hands and shouting for help – in Arabic.A small story about Israel that you won’t find in today’s headlines

An Israeli moment to savor

There are moments in the life of a nation where you revel in its particularity. Special midday news coverage on Israel’s Channel 1 generally sends

An Olympian ideal

Twelve young karate students discover they have a common language. We weren’t certain, at first, that we should be sending Adam, at 10, off to

A study in contrast: Iran and Israel

While Iran’s actions are outrageous, Israel’s response is measured.ATHENS – While Iran calls for hatred, Israel asks for sport. While Iran uses its athletes as

The smart money is on Israel, again

With the economy back on track, investors are eyeing Israel once again Last year, total foreign investment in Israeli companies was 61% higher than in

What’s a national budget for?

The name of the game is to foster economic growth rather than treat the deficit. In modern and democratic nations such as Israel, there is

A big Israeli heart

My stay in Israel will remain a cherished memory. I was a Fellow in the Cardiology Unit of the Wolfson Medical Center, in Tel Aviv,

Israel is our business

BNIC turns routine business trips into influential pro-Israel advocacy opportunities. The Business Network for International Cooperation (BNIC) is a joint venture between Israeli business leaders

What Israel is up against

Israel has an obligation to remain resolute against hateful allegations. Israel is a tiny nation, roughly half the size of Lake Michigan. Its population is

Cycle of quiet

Contemplating a trip to Israel is no longer so overwhelming and frightening.Steve and Rena were just here. Before that it was Chanan and Eve, then

A day of light

The security fence decision shows how Israel has honored its own high standards.Imagine that in Egypt, soldiers used the parliament building for a photo exhibit

Israel’s example

Use of force in interrogation is an anathema to democracy. Is it ever right to torture a captured terrorist – for instance to obtain information