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Author - Michael Selutin
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.
More articles from Michael Selutin
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In a very short time, Israel has developed from a barren desert to a high-tech oasis. Israel’s economy is a true miracle.
Anti-government protesters marched to Bnei Brak, where they wanted to provoke the Orthodox Jews. The reaction of residents surprised everyone.
Is this new “cycle of violence” indicative of the harsher anti-terror action we can expect from Israel’s new government?
Protests against judicial reform have now reached the capital as thousands flooded into Jerusalem on Monday.
Supreme Court rules Shas leader Aryeh Deri can’t be a Cabinet minister. He refuses to go, and has threatened to topple the government if Netanyahu abides by the ruling.
Before the judicial reform is passed, the media and politicians stir up fears of a dictatorship in the new government.
For months, Israel has been conducting operations in Judea and Samaria to arrest terrorists and make the country more secure.
The new right-wing government has not yet been sworn in, but the army already seems to be taking a tougher stand on terror.
