My thoughts on politics.
Moody’s has delivered sobering news regarding Israel’s credit rating, forecasted to remain at a historic low of BAA1 through 2025. This rating not only reflects an immediate challenge for the nation’s economy but also underscores the broader implications of a war that drags on at length, as Israel tries desperately to get the hostages out …
Business leaders and investors from the U.S. and South America recently came together in Israel to connect with locals and explore new investment opportunities amid challenging times. Brig. Gen. Amir Avivi inspired the group by talking about the potential for peace and economic growth as Israel moves forward from the traumatic events of October 7. …
Ben & Jerry’s founders say the Unilever sale of its ice cream franchise to Israeli licensee Avi Zinger, violates its acquisition agreement with the company. Zinger is, at present, free to market the ice cream to both Jews and Arabs in all parts of Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, didn’t want …
“The Poisoned Mushroom” and “The Mongrel,” English translations of German books published in 1938 and 1940, respectively, are for sale on Amazon Prime. The translations were published using Amazon’s publishing platform, and advocate for killing Jews, calling Jews “abusers of children” and worse. The German originals were put out by Hitler’s friend Julius Streicher (of …
In Israel, it has become a source of pride for Haredim to abstain from working for a living, and depending on meagre stipends for learning Torah full time. A study has come to light showing that in spite of being what most people call “unemployed,” Haredim manage to stay out of debt. This is as …
Patty Jenkins just sealed the deal. No one knows just how much she’ll be paid to direct the sequel to Wonder Woman, but rumors are that it will be somewhere between $7-$9 million. Not bad considering she made only $1 million the first time around? As for Gal Gadot, Wonder Woman herself, the Israeli actress …