At this time of the year, I tend to feel compelled to give parents some uncalled for advice: without a doubt, you know your child best and will want to do all you can to make the next steps in their academic journey as palatable as possible. If history is anything to go by, however, … Continue reading Parents and Students โ 10 tips to survive study for the HSC Trial Exams during the school holidays
Encouraging Further Conversation
I would like to clarify my intent in the article in this week's Newsletter - โThe Myth of Annexation,โ and encourage further conversation. In the article I present a point of view, knowing that there are many varying and legitimate viewpoints across our community. I note that the views expressed in this article may not … Continue reading Encouraging Further Conversation
Perspectives on Annexation
Introduction There has been considerable debate about the foreshadowed plan by the Government of Israel to announce the unilateral โannexation,โ of, or โextension of sovereigntyโ (ืืจืืืช ืจืืืื ืืช) over, or application of Israeli civilian law to, parts of Judea and Samaria (also known as the West Bank). It is important to note at the outset however, that: … Continue reading Perspectives on Annexation
The Myth of Israeli Annexation
There has been a lot of talk about the โTrump Peace Planโ, or as it is properly known in the White House Issued paper, the โPeace to Prosperity Planโ โ The Trump administrationโs vision for a comprehensive peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians. In recent weeks, the dialogue across Israeli society and the Jewish … Continue reading The Myth of Israeli Annexation
A Parentโs Guide to a Happy Holiday
As the mid-year break approaches, I can read the eyes of our parents. They reveal a common dilemma. What if my child wants to do something during the holidays that I donโt want them to do but they use their kid artillery to wear me down? As I ponder this problem, a technique used during … Continue reading A Parentโs Guide to a Happy Holiday