Michael Kuttner

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The land of Zion and Jerusalem

These final words of Hatikvah, Israel’s National Anthem resonate as never before in a week when the flawed Iranian nuclear deal gets Trumped, we...

Living in interesting times…writes Michael Kuttner

This ancient Chinese blessing or curse is certainly applicable in this part of the world where there are definitely no dull moments. At 8pm. prime...

Who would have believed it?

“Independence is never given to a People – it has to be earned and once earned must be defended.” This quote from Chaim Weizmann, Israel’s...

Out of the shadows

Once upon a time not so long ago public manifestations of hatred against Jews lurked mainly in the shadows…writes Michael Kuttner. Today with memories of...

The real riot agenda

Quote of the day: “A riot is a spontaneous outburst. A war is subject to advance planning”…writes Michael Kuttner. This succinctly sums up the mayhem...

Time to reset your GPS…writes Michael Kuttner

The annual commemoration of our ancestors’ exodus from Egypt could not be occurring at a more auspicious time. Following the recent Global Forum for Combating...

Losing the plot

In the northern hemisphere spring is arriving. In Israel it has sprung but in parts of the USA and in Europe/UK the winter thaw...

Combating antisemitism

The 6th Global Forum for Combating Antisemitism has just concluded in Jerusalem having been attended by over a thousand participants from Israel and 83 countries around...

You’re fired!

Food items more often than not have a use by or expiry date clearly marked. It’s a pity that the same health warning is...

Alternative Oscar nominees

The annual Hollywood frenzy has concluded with winners clutching their awards and mouthing the usual inanities…writes Michael Kuttner. For the first time TV ratings showed...