With a degree in general economics from the University of Hanover, Germany, Michael’s focus is on economy and technology. As an Orthodox Jew, Michael also writes about Jewish and Biblical topics.
Michael was born in Minsk, Belorus, but grew up in Germany. He speaks Russian, German, English and Hebrew. Michael came to Israel in 2007 as a tourist, but in Jerusalem he found his way back to the faith of his forefathers and decided to stay in the Promised Land. Here he met his wife, who is from Germany as well and together they moved to an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in Bet Shemesh. They have four children.
Michael writes and coordinates for the German edition of Israel Today’s magazine since 2009.
The salary gap between the sexes is particularly high in Israel, where a woman earns only 69 percent of what a man earns.
The Azrieli Group, which has already built three skyscrapers that dominate the Tel Aviv skyline, has now begun construction on a fourth.
Part II
The humble jelly-filled doughnut know as the sufganiyah is a staple of the Hanukkah season.
In October 2018, nearly half a million tourists visited the Holy Land.
Tel Aviv ranks sixth among cities with the most millionaires per square mile, according to a study commissioned by RS Components, a UK-based global supplier of electronics components and tools.
The natives of New Zealand, the Māori, have declared their solidarity with the natives of Israel, namely the Jews.
Which big car company did not yet have a serious presence in Israeli hi-tech scene?
Prof. Hossam Haick of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa has won the European Commission Innovation Prize for his development of the SNIFFPHONE.
During his visit to Israel in late November, Czech President Miloš Zeman issued what appeared to be a friendly challenge to US President Donald Trump when he reaffirmed a strong friendship with Israel, both on behalf of himself and of his nation.
