Dov worked for 22 years on Israeli radio and television responsible for background music and sound effects for programs after completing studies at the Jerusalem Music Academy. Dov plays the cello.
But he always had a knack for journalism, and since 2001 has been writing for several German-language websites in addition to his work on television.
With Israel Today since May 2016, Dov enjoys focusing on reporting from Israel that gives readers abroad an honest picture of life and events in Israel. Dov oversees the website in German.
Dov is married with three grown children and lives in Modiin between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
The waiting for a possible attack on Iran – and how we Israelis live with this uncertainty.
The debate surrounding Israeli bobsledder Adam Edelman shows how quickly Israeli athletes are politically labeled.
In the midst of Gaza’s reconstruction, Ankara dedicates a house of worship whose namesake is regarded as the ideological pioneer of al-Qaeda. In Jerusalem, the decision is interpreted as a political signal.
In Norwegian television, Hamas rejects any responsibility for attacks on civilians, blames Israel for the events, and refuses disarmament.
After four years, Israel is once again facing parliamentary elections. A full legislative term without early elections is anything but self-evident in this country. Since the founding of the state, only three governments have completed a full term.
Israel has lost a musician today whose songs have accompanied me for many years—during my studies, in my professional life, in everyday moments.
Despite war, Israel is economically successful – growth, high-tech, and structural challenges.
Impressions from an event in Jerusalem on antisemitism, political responsibility, and the alarming naivety of the West.
Daily life in Israel between normality, open wounds, and the question of what a possible US strike against Iran would mean for us.
Why good intentions alone do not create security – Europe’s approach to the Middle East.
