What is different tonight from any other night? Well...Let me tell you about the strangest Passover in my entire life...We are talking about my favourite festival, it includes a lot of “shows” It’s a family gathering the moment in Spring where we drink, eat, pray and love a lot!
Chroniques Covid Chronicles Day 25
On day 25, things only seem to be getting worse. We are not the masters of that game. The African saying “Quand le gros maigrit le maigre meurt” is terrifying developing countries. Celebrating Easter and Passover will be challenging yet so much better at home than at the hospital!
70 years vs 2000 years: Testimonies and Memories
My first boss in Geneva and excellent friend Jean Freymond, probably wondering about my lack of reaction to the latest events around Israel's 70th, sent me the text below written by a very knowledgeable and fascinating author, Barnett Rubin whose life and involvement are a living proof of dedication to conflict resolution.
This unpublished chapter is so full of details and meaningful anecdotes that I felt compelled to write a short note on what it prompted me...below Barnett's text and followed by Jean's comments and yours should you wish to add your input to this endless debate.
Emoi national
On dit d’un vieillard qui s’éteint que c’est une bibliothèque qui brûle. Les assassins ignobles d’une vieille femme dans le 11eme arrondissement (décidément maudit) l’ont sauvagement lardée de coups de couteau avant de brûler son appartement. À Paris, au XXIe siècle. On reste sans voix mais on fait écouter celles des autres, notamment celles d’une majorité silencieuse qui ne l’est plus!
Diasporas Juives et Haïti ou la mémoire effacée
Le 3 Septembre 2017, journée des Diasporas juives, j'ai participé à deux événements concordant parfaitement avec ma lecture et mes activités du moment. Ces coïncidences se sont télescopées avec ma riche journée du 7 septembre. Curieusement, j'écris ces lignes alors que Haïti s'apprête à être frappé par une catastrophe qu'on espère ne pas avoir à … Continue reading Diasporas Juives et Haïti ou la mémoire effacée
Cosmopolitan Serbia
CCCV: Only solidarity will save Serbs Time to remember my lovely walks through a resilient city of Belgrade... ...thanking the Serbians for their incredible hospitality, from my extraordinary world traveler friend and best language teacher Branka Babic and the very lively and knowledgeable guide Milica from Belgrade Walking Tours gathering in free tours tourists from all … Continue reading Cosmopolitan Serbia
HAPPY NEW YEAR 5776! May we all cross the seas only for pleasure!
Shana Tova, Happy New Year, Mara am khore khirminada,
Ikh vintsh aykh ale a gitn roshashoyne yontev un a zise naye yor, mit gezund, mazl un sholem! With my wishes, my friends, comes a small update on my recent journeys, may yours be full of joy and may men finally behave humanely!