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Jun 18, 2018, 3:04 PM

Choosing Judaism

I have just returned from a very intense trip to New York. I cannot overstate the privilege it is to join the fellows of our leadership programs during the section of the program that we immerse ourselves within a...

May 2, 2018, 11:48 PM

Who made their mark during Israel’s 70th Birthday?

A couple of weeks have passed since the big celebrations. Enough time for some reflections. Allow me to describe the event based around the people who made the headlines. I have picked Israeli journalist Yisrael Cohen of Kikar (a leading...

Mar 6, 2018, 8:06 PM

Although I Haven’t Authored a Book (yet)

Very honoured to be asked to join the 2018 Festival of the Jewish Book Week in London. A professor, an ex-MK, an ambassador, a journalist/author (and me) will discuss the question: Israel @ 70: Is the Country Facing an Identity...

Sep 20, 2017, 1:28 PM

Seek God where He is to be found דִּרְשׁוּ ה’ בְּהִמָּצְאוֹ

When we think of Elul and then the Days of Awe we immediately think of Teshuvah. Most obviously this involves taking stock of our behavior to one and other and of course not only. However the gift that is...

Feb 1, 2017, 11:04 PM

The First Grade Maze

Choosing the right school for one’s children is a daunting choice, and especially so for a first child going into first grade. There is a combination of matching the school to the type of religious lifestyle we aspire to...

Dec 26, 2016, 11:46 PM

The Netanyahu Doctrine

Benjamin Netanyahu has been so successful as a politician that he has managed to persuade large parts of the Israeli public that his political messages are axiomatically true: Anyone who disagrees with the permanent presence of settlements cannot be a...

Sep 29, 2016, 12:06 PM

“For me, dreaming is simply being pragmatic.” – Shimon Peres z”l (1923-2016)

It feels a little strange shedding a tear for a man who passes from this world aged 93 with family and friends around following a short illness. However with Shimon Peres there is so much more to think about. Peres has...

Jun 3, 2016, 11:30 AM

Who needs unity?!

Tamar Ish-Shalom is a leading news presenter and journalist. A proud secular Israeli, she was hesitant about accepting the invitation to compere this year’s gala event hosted by President Rivlin during which the 2016 Unity Prizes were awarded. What about...

Apr 21, 2016, 5:02 PM

Why do we wait for Pesach to bring the Four Sons to the Table?

Pesach brings the whole Jewish People to the table. 93% of Jews in Israel take part in the Seder and countless millions will do the same all over the world. Truly an act of Jewish unity. Throughout the year we struggle...

Mar 11, 2016, 3:01 PM

A Pianist, a Lord and a Statistician

Last Sunday night I was in the presence of three outstanding Jews, whose contribution to society has spanned decades. Two still alive and active and one recently passed. All three received high honours (two Lords and Knight) from their...

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About Me

Daniel Goldman is Chairman of Gesher, the leading organisation bridging social gaps in Israeli society; he is a local activist in Beit Shemesh and Founding Partner of Goldrock Capital.