Leonie Ben-Simon

Being Jewish in Australia - then and now

The mindset of the Australian public, particularly the young and vulnerable is being swayed by propaganda against Israel and the Jews all over the world. Jews there are in a quandary. Op-ed.

The new Aliyah emissaries

The silver lining in the situation Jews are facing in the West. Op-ed.

Towards a more Jewish IDF

The religious Zionist soldiers made their mark in this war. No more issues with commanders davening and reciting Psalms with troops. Now we need the haredi young men's numbers to make that atmosphere more pervasive. Op-ed

The next election in Israel may hold surprises

Polls have not factored in the large group of teens who will voting for the first time. And that is only one unknown. Opinion.

What about the children of Gaza?

They are being brought up to hate, to murder. That shows no sign of changing. Op-ed.

An alternate reality for Gaza's population

Let the Gazans go! Why the worldwide hypocrisy? Op-ed.

Future wars

Military academies such as West Point are watching Gaza very carefully, learning lessons for future wars. Op-ed.

Unwanted Gazans

The wealthy Arab states import Indians, Pakistanis and others as workers, so why not Gazans? Op-ed.

Israel's Deep State

At the top of the pyramid sit the Attorney General and the High Court, now openly stating their vested interests. Op-ed.

Defeating terror

Haredi recruitment

The IDF needs more haredi soldiers, but not because of the "sharing the burden" accusation leveled at them by protesters. Op-ed.

"Child" terrorists

They are teens taught to hate and kill by their leaders, recalling the child sacrifices to the gods common in pagan times. Op-ed.

Ahmed found the answer

Life is good for Ahmed whos was born in Jericho.. His wages are high. He drives a BMW and has placed a deposit on his own house. Op-ed.

Who is funding the anti-judicial reform demonstrations?

Where is all the money coming from? Op-ed.

Op-Ed

Who are the demonstrators?

A look behind the scenes at the sector that demonstrates, signs protest letters and says it will not show up for reserve duty. Op-ed.

You lost the election, come to terms with it

The demonstrators are a minority, even if they bring their children with them. Op-ed.

How Israel is missing out on tourists

Young tourists find Israeli accommodation ridiculously expensive compared to other countries. Op-ed.

The Diaspora schools project

This is not a second Holocaust. It has another name: Assimilation. Our numbers in the Diaspora are getting smaller and smaller. Op-ed.

Op-ed:

Disposables, cola and taxes

Increasing taxes was a sharp flick of the wrist decision. There are better ways to change behaviours. Op-ed.

How mothers shaped Israel

The children born to blessedly large Israeli families with strong Jewish identity and pride are becoming the majority. Op-ed.

Israel's birthrate - keep it high!

An Israeli economist who wants to cut child allowances because they encourage having large families has his priorities wrong.Op-ed.

My dream for Beirut

The clock is ticking and every minute is important. Op-ed.

The next Great Aliyah Wave

Israel has been asked to assist Diaspora Jews, but is it prepared for an aliyah wave or will it lose olim who find no homes and jobs? Op-ed.