Steve Apfel

Steve Apfel

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Author, economist and costing specialist

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The Book of Job: Why God wrecked a man seemingly blameless and God-fearing

What was Job's sin? One that we all must be aware of- one no one else can know of- but which is the utmost test of Free Will. Op-ed.

The Book of Job: Why God wrecked a man seemingly blameless and God-fearing

Turning synagogues into mausoleums makes no sense

Is the policy for shuls a good one? Is taking up a bazooka to kill a cockroach a good plan? In public health you must use common sense

Turning synagogues into mausoleums makes no sense

South Africa paid the price for defaming Israel

In the failed, corrupt state of SA claims beyond wild are levelled against the Jewish State. Challenge them and you are toast. Op-ed.

South Africa paid the price for defaming Israel

Pikuach Nefesh wrongly bans Jewish gatherings in the time of Corona

Drivng a car is more dangerous than gong to shul if you keep the rules. So why are the shuls still closed?

Pikuach Nefesh wrongly bans Jewish gatherings in the time of Corona

Fighting a pandemic with hypocrisy and bias

Lockdown rules? It all depends on what color you are in terms of politics and skin, and what you are breaking lockdown rules for. Op-ed.

Fighting a pandemic with hypocrisy and bias

How to exploit a pandemic

Those who get a monthly pay check come hell or high water get the right to tell those who need to work to make money, not to work. Opinion.

How to exploit a pandemic

Beware tyranny more than Covid-19

A writer says that worldwide lockdown policy is the cause of more ills than it prevents and a way for bureaucrats to achieve control. Op-ed.

Beware tyranny more than Covid-19

The Whys and Wherefores of Israel Boycotters Part III

The Whys and Wherefores of Israel Boycotters Part III

The Whys and Wherefores of Israel Boycotters, Part II

The Whys and Wherefores of Israel Boycotters, Part II