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May 29, 2018, 8:52 PM

For a real path forward in Gaza, we may need to ‘do some harm’ to what diplomats advocate

Illustrative: Palestinian children do their homework by candlelight during a power outage in Gaza City on September 11, 2017. (AFP Photo/Mahmud Hams)

A 30-year plan to change Palestinian attitudes, and yield prosperity and peace

Jan 7, 2018, 4:26 PM

Jerusalem’s brand? It’s the City of Empathy

Judoka Or Sasson at the April 27 opening of Shalva's new headquarters (Courtesy)

Let Tel Aviv be famous for its startups: A city needs to build appeal around its core values and assets

Dec 30, 2014, 2:15 PM

Rabbis and Politics Are A Toxic Mix

Today, the family of Rav Ovadia Yosef went to his grave to ask forgiveness. They should have asked forgiveness from God and all Israeli Citizens. Yesterday, Rav Shlomo Aviner, publicly (again) attacked both Rav Haim Druckman and Naftali Bennet...

Oct 19, 2014, 2:58 PM

Bibi Must Block Lapid’s Budget

It is now after the Holidays in Israel which means it is time for the annual budget haggling and faux coalition crises that always accompany this annual ritual in Israel. The Budget that Yair Lapid has presented, especially his 0%...

Aug 22, 2014, 5:31 PM

Again, “Follow the Money.” Is Obama Following it to Qatar?

Tom Friedman is right. Hillary Clinton's assertion that arming the Syrian rebels would have turned the tide in Syria is naive at best. But Clinton picked up the wrong issue. She could have asked why President Obama uttered red lines...

Aug 12, 2014, 7:32 PM

Lapid’s 0% VAT plan is a disaster

The finance minister is greasing the wheels of demand through blunt subsidies and misguided tax breaks

Aug 6, 2014, 3:54 PM

Dear Knesset, here’s what we think

Israelis agree the operation was just, the destruction was regrettable and the time to build is now

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About Me

Michael Eisenberg has been a key figure in Internet and software investing in Israel since 1995, playing a central role in the development of many of Israel's leading companies and startups. In 2013, Michael launched Aleph, a $140MM early stage venture fund together with Equal Partner Eden Shochat. Aleph focuses on building big companies out of Israel and servicing the hell out of entrepreneurs.