When I retuned to Israel in the summer of 1998 after spending 6 years in the United States, there was only one dark cloud in the sky of my homecoming. I was thrilled to be going back home, but I…
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My Candidacy for the World Jewish Congress – Jerusalem Post
There is a task ahead for the World Jewish Congress: to become the first Jewish organization of the 21st century. The WJC’s 20th century history and achievements are an asset. Its 20th century structure is not.The WJC is facing a…
Let the WJC Live Up to it Name – Forward
In the Jewish world, as elsewhere, old structures are cracking in the face of new challenges. Most of these structures, unable to adapt to a new age, will break and be overtaken by new ones now being devised in the…
On working with Shimon Peres
The following piece appeared in a Belgian-Jewish special edition magazine for Israel’s 60th Birthday:When working with Shimon Peres one is inevitably faced with a no-win dilemma in terms of one’s self-perception: either you’re narrow-minded or he’s delusional.It is no secret…
The Future of Israel – American Jewish Committee 2007 Annual Meeting
Listen to the presentation given at the American Jewish Committee’s Annual Meeting about attracting and preparing younger people for politics in Israel (scroll down to the Panel titled “Future of Israel”).
Excuses, Excuses – Sueddeutsche Zeitung
A flurry of leaders, panels and groups are pointing their fingers in the same direction. Solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Baker-Hamilton Committee argues that, “the United States cannot achieve its goals in the Middle East unless it deals directly with…
Political Casualties of War – Transatlantic Institute Briefing
The summer war between Israel and Hizbullah that took place between July 12th and August 14th was hardly a substantial war by any objective measure. Yet, it had deep consequences for the region and for Israeli politics. The war erupted…
Israel after the Second Lebanon War – Transatlantic Institute Briefing (YouTube)
The summer war between Israel and Hizbullah that took place between July 12th and August 14th was hardly a substantial war by any objective measure. Yet, it had deep consequences for the region and for Israeli politics. The war erupted…
Wanted: Active Citizens – Ynet
To ensure that the best people will go into politics and get elected we must assume full responsibility for our role as citizensOne regrettable conclusion from the nightmarish month of the Second War in Lebanon is that anyone cannot do…
The Red Carpet Syndrome – Harvard Crimson
Commencement ceremonies were about to begin, but the call hadn’t come in yet. Hours later I was back in my dorm room, diploma in hand, but had still received no message. What was keeping the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office? Didn’t…