David Bogner

David Bogner, formerly of Fairfield, CT, moved to Israel in 2003. He lives in Efrat, works in Beersheva and blogs at Treppenwitz .

We Are All Sderot: Life Between Missile Attacks

Sunday, January 18th, 2009 - by David Bogner

Now I understand what Sderot residents lived with for eight years.

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How Do You Navigate News From the Middle East?

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 - by David Bogner

Context is like the zoom function on Mapquest or Google Earth. Too little and you end up with an overly simplified view. Too much and you can't discern any useful landmarks.

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Amnesty International on Gaza: Are They Joking?

Sunday, March 9th, 2008 - by David Bogner

Human rights groups complain that Hamas-ruled Gaza "is at its worst since Israel occupied the territory in 1967." David Bogner sees multiple ironies.

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A Honey of a New Year

Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 - by David Bogner

PJM Efrat, Israel: Dipping apples in honey will be part of the tradition for many Jews as they celebrate their New Year on Thursday. But amateur beekeeper David Bogner's jars of honey represent more than a quick trip to the supermarket - they are a labor of love.

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