In the summer of 2002 Allen Blue joined a group of colleagues in legendary Reid Hoffman's apartment to hear his latest business ideas. "The one we like the best", says Blue, "was what became LinkedIn."
10 years later, LinkedIn is over 150 million users strong and growing by two new...
0 Comments | Posted 5 January 2012 | 09:23
Hagit Ofran's front door is headline news. Photos of the graffiti death threat sprayed on it have shocked not just the Peace Now activist herself but Israeli society at large.
The right wing attack was clearly a 'Price Tag' response to Peace Now's landmark high court
0 Comments | Posted 31 December 2011 | 00:11
The late Christopher Hitchens is at the heart of my thoughts for the New Year.
As I wish mankind greater individual freedom, I think of how with typical articulation and courage, this rare individual has taught us to question everything, including God.
So my New Year wish is...
0 Comments | Posted 14 November 2011 | 14:03
The real life drama that captivated the Israeli public for over five years has come to an end, Moshe Katsav, the former Israeli president has been convicted of rape.
The most astounding element of this story is not the politician's questionable conduct while in office...
0 Comments | Posted 10 November 2011 | 22:00
Something disturbing is happening to the Israeli army. A body that has always been the ultimate melting pot for the sexes is now causing offense to women in the name of religion.
The Israeli Defence Force is to all Israelis an integral part of growing up, a...
0 Comments | Posted 17 October 2011 | 10:46
Israel is buzzing with overwhelming excitement at the imminent return of Gilad shalit. There are joyous dances in the streets with children all over the country waving flags bearing Gilad's gentle face. After over five years in captivity, the young man with the now famous shy smile, is to be freed.
...0 Comments | Posted 6 October 2011 | 03:19
Millions of words will no doubt be written about this incredible man, and justly so. This visionary has indeed changed the world. He brought simplicity to things that instantly questioned all that existed before.
He made the accepted comfortable norm feel cumbersome and awkward. He brought straight forwardness, clear...
0 Comments | Posted 25 August 2011 | 14:37
In June 2011, as her tenancy agreement was coming to an end, twenty five year old Daphne Leef started looking for a new apartment.
The extensive search proved futile and all property within reasonable distance from her Tel Aviv job was well beyond her means. This in itself was deflating...
0 Comments | Posted 24 April 2012 | 00:00