Israel on One Foot

I occasionally note how marriage has made more than a few changes in my lifestyle, none more unlikely then having become an avid reader of the British newspaper The Economist. I always viewed it as a very conservative magazine which (therefore) could not possibly provide me any useful insight compared to the venerable New York Times.  Though I am not quite on the road to Damascus, I stand corrected. 

This week's issue contains a long report on Israel that is a must read for those who need a succinct review of all the many challenges facing Israel.  The whole survey is available here - I requested permission to reprint several copies; if I receive it, I will make hard copies of the report available from the synagogue office.