Who

I suppose I am a storyteller.

The truth is we all are!​ I challenge you to go even one day without telling and hearing at least one story, even if you spend that day all alone.

It's an art as old as the human race, where stories wield tremendous power.

Born in Scotland , now based in Israel, I'm a writer, filmmaker, and content creator.

I have also had a range of “real jobs”, including senior in investment banking to Eecutive Search, Digital Advertising, High Tech Content & Communications.

Naturally curious, I am fascinated by people. What we do, how e behave and why.

Living in Israel, I consider myself a Jew of "circumstance", and a questioning Jew. I am a proud, and pragmatic Zionist. A whole other conversation I guess.

What

These days, much of my focus is on Israel, the Middle East conflict, and the Jewish world across the globe.

October 7th and its aftermath has had a profound effect, and brought me to reassess my priorities.

In addition to my creative pursuits and corporate adventures, I have a history of activism and am committed to telling Israel’s story to the world.

I believe in a free, Jewish and democratic Israel, a country for all its citizens in accordance with Israel’s declaration of independence. I endeavour to inform, educate and even entertain, while countering disinformation, false narratives, anti-Israel bias and growing anti-Semitism.

As a filmmaker I endeavour to engage audiences in an emotional and relatable manner, with human stories about life today, as it truly is for Israelis and Jews.

As a writer I look to counter disinformation and false narratives that have led to, what can only be described as a pandemic of modern day anti-Semitism in the guise of anti-Zionism, the greatest rise in Jew hatred since WW2.

I am involved in initiatives to counter bias, false narratives, misreporting and anti-Semitism be it out on the streets, on campus, online, or in debate with those spreading lies and propaganda against Israel and inciting Jew hatred.

Why

Well, to be honest, since this takes up the vast majority of my focus and energy, I wanted a platform that was easily accessible and user friendly where people could access my content and provide me with feedback.

My hope is to provide original perspective and insights, where you feel time with my content is time well spent, and you will happily come back for more.

I’d love to hear from you!

I’m new to Substack, so it may take some time.

I will welcome your thoughts, opinions good and bad. Agree or disagree, please do engage. Participate in the comments section, and support this work with a subscription.

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