I know

June 10, 2009 at 1:18 pm | In Miscellaneous | Leave a Comment

I know, I know, it’s been forever. But I’m trying to write another book here, as well as another big writing project I can’t mention yet…

Posted Without Comment

April 30, 2009 at 9:43 am | In Miscellaneous | Leave a Comment

Swine Flu Music.

Love in the Time of Swine Flu

April 27, 2009 at 9:42 am | In Culture, Middle East, Miscellaneous | Leave a Comment

It’s good to see the Israeli health authorities are dealing with the important issues at this dicey time — making sure that the name of “Swine Flu” is changed to “Mexican Flu,” because swine is not kosher.

Signpost

April 22, 2009 at 10:35 am | In International Relations, Middle East | Leave a Comment

Who the new Israel Government chooses as its representative in DC could be indicative of how Bibi-Obama relations are going to go. Everyone is chattering about historian Michael Oren getting the job, but there are also other possibilities.

Besides Oren, there is Dori Gold, Zalman Shoval, and Alon Pinkas — probably among others. The differences between these guys are pretty stark — and the choice made will definitely send a message.

Erie, PA Represent

April 16, 2009 at 5:00 am | In Miscellaneous | Leave a Comment

As far as I can remember, I have only been to Erie, Pennsylvania once before — and it did not go well. Among other unpleasantness, the experience involved the discovery of a large, dead fish in a locker in the bus station. One day I’ll tell you the whole story.

But hopefully tonight will go better. Courtesy of the good people at Gannon University, I’m speaking in Erie tonight. Come by if you’re in town.

Cutting Edge Reporting

April 13, 2009 at 12:44 pm | In Culture | Leave a Comment

I don’t really understand how Spam blogs work, but I always find it amusing when Google Alerts informs me that I have been mentioned in one. The latest find:

“Israelis free of described Israel’s PR problem as being that ‘Americans miss ministry, how does the nucleus work,’ reported Gregory Levey.”

It is, of course, those last three words that disturb me most. Because I don’t remember “reporting” that AT ALL.

Back in the Day

April 8, 2009 at 12:35 pm | In Miscellaneous | 2 Comments

Sometimes I have to grade essays. Today, I had one that started off like this:

“Back in the day, Aristotle…”

Political Science

April 1, 2009 at 4:30 pm | In Miscellaneous | Leave a Comment

Don’t you think there is something not quite right about an electoral system that results in 54% of the population disapproving of a government on its FIRST DAY in office?

Radio Daze

March 24, 2009 at 9:32 am | In Middle East | Leave a Comment

Very early this morning, before even having my morning coffee, I was contacted by BBC World and did an interview about Israel’s Arab population. I think.

There is probably about a 5% chance that I dreamed the whole thing.

They didn’t say when the interview would air, so if anyone hears it, let me know.