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 Australian government has for some time now been publicly mulling the transfer of its embassy to Jerusalem.
One of the largest arms deals signed this year was between Israel Aerospace Industries and India.
Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan spoke in favor of closer cooperation with Israel at the Tel Aviv Innovation Festival in October.
Israel’s creative entrepreneurs are improving nearly every aspect of our lives.
Stan Lee, the revolutionary comic writer, died on November 12 at the age of 95. Lee is regarded as the founder of the modern comic genre.
Part I
Military cooperation between Israel and the island nation of Cyprus has been growing of late. In October, Israeli army units traveled to Cyprus to participate in a joint week-long maneuver.
Israel Border Police officers are often the targets of knife attacks.
It never becomes less awe-inspiring to see immigrants from all over the world meld into a single fighting force in the Israeli army.
What would a Hollywood action film be without a muscle-man hero fighting for truth and justice?
