A Bear Responds -- Paws for Reflection

Reflections on the current “reality” and an existential struggle with living in a modern world (with no set of universally accepted rules of conduct and behavior). Thinking through issues when most seem to plow through without any true plan in mind. Where knee-jerk and instantaneous gratification trumps consideration for the greater good and critical thought. Where ‘blissful ignorance’ trumps angstful intelligence.

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Post election thoughts; a city dressed in black

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Thoughts on Tuesday's elections in Jerusalem. I. The Results Here's a chart comparing the published poll in Kol Ha'ir of Frid...
Tuesday, October 22, 2013

City Council and the next 5 years

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Today, finally is Election Day! While the mayoral race has been bizarre, my choice for mayor was pretty clear. On the other hand, decidin...
Sunday, October 20, 2013

Local Political Action

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In just a two more days, Municipal elections will be held throughout Israel on (22 October), including in Jerusalem. For the last month the ...
Monday, October 07, 2013

Not your regular Joe

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Today's passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, marks a watershed for Israeli life. He was a   larger than life figure   for many, which may acc...
Monday, September 16, 2013

An Elder is nuts

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Jimmy Carter, a member of the  The Elders  (Independent global leaders working for peace and human rights), had an op-ed piece in today...
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