Substacks recommended by Ehud Neor

Recommended by Ehud Neor

This is an endeavor to understand the history, vocabulary, and politics of modern Israel. I was initially confused by the 2024 campus riots, as they didn't fit my shallow and uniformed paradigm regarding the U.S./Israel/Middle East. I'm changing that.

It sounds cliche, but choosing to be a friend of Israel at this point in history takes courage. It is well worth your while to follow her, as she is a level-headed commentator.

- Ehud Neor

Dear Chevra

By Gavriella Zahtz

Letters to my Jewish friends and family and those who love us. Just between us Zionists.

Anan Sahadei

We are witnesses. Witnessing is a responsibility. This is my attempt to meet that responsibility.

Israel Diaries

By Sheri Oz

I write about my personal experiences in Israel and my concerns about what is happening in the country. At times, I delve deeply into a particular issue and bring you the results of my research and investigation.

Clear, concise, and precise. A pleasure to read.

- Ehud Neor

A Predicament of Dangerous Safety

By Prudence Marsh

Perspectives on writing for children, a novel-in-progress, a memoir-in-progress, living with type 1 diabetes, plant-based life, family, and animal companions. Oh, and trees.

The Angry Demagogue by Ira Slomowitz

We will examine geo-political issues by taking a global look at regional issues in the Mideast and elsewhere. My Credentials: 1. Not an expert on anything 2. Have skin in the game

Some of the best thinking and writing on Israel that I know.

- Ehud Neor

Apocrypha

By M. E. Rothwell

Writings of uncertain authenticity.

Simply good writing and a fun place to be.

- Ehud Neor

Perplexed Jew

By Thomas P. Balazs

Reflections on faith, meaning, and culture by a second-generation Holocaust survivor raised as a Christian and now living as a Jew.

A perplexed Jew in Chattanooga. 'nough said.

- Ehud Neor

Cognitive Smegma REDUX

By S.L.X.

You have wandered far and often to arrive here. Bienvenue to my creative whetstone. The fire is warm-ish, and the writing is some shade of fictional delirium. Sojourn, enjoy what you will, and let the wind blow the rest away.

Keep an eye on this space. An interesting soul. He is set to begin posting soon.

- Ehud Neor

Of Interest

By Mike Wehner

A weekly newsletter that shines a light on untold and underreported stories through in-depth investigations and interviews.

Good Humor

From the famous quote, “Arise good humor. Thou hast given me a joust of moral flavor.” Sir Wellington of Argyle, the discoverer of a heavy beef dish and a sock for golfers.

Israel on My Mind with P. David Hornik

My thoughts on living in Israel at this time--a time of war, destined to continue for no one knows how long. What it means, what's true, what's false.

From a World Turned Upside Down

By Henry Kopel

Hank Kopel's Commentary on The Middle East, Geopolitics, and Culture

Glenn’s Substack

By Glenn Harlan Reynolds

thoughts and observations from Glenn Reynolds.

Black Is The Light

By Lugnut

Writing on fascism, antisemitism and Ireland

The Healthy Jew

By Shmuel Chaim Naiman

Your guide to Jewish wellness and the Land of Israel, by one Jew living in Israel. Spirituality, stories, and science - but no politics.

DocTalk, Explorations in Psychotherapy

A discussion of psychology, life and its many issues

Deep subjects covered in a way that common people (like me) can understand. Exudes a love for humanity that is refreshing.

- Ehud Neor

Hope House Chronicles

By Susan LM Goldberg

Multi-generational living in an antique house on modern-day Walton's Mountain.

In Conscious Motion

By Faith Christine Bergevin

Life testing you? Yeah, me too. Trauma recovery, resilience, and relationships. For survivors.

A Pondering Jew

By Yaacov Lyons

A nuanced and meaningful outlook on religious life, in a secular age

Intellectual and philosophical, and always interesting. And most important, original.

- Ehud Neor

Fantastical Fiction

By Miriam Kresh

Quirky stories about people who experience strange things in strange places.

Noted

By Jillian Hess

Tips from the world's best note takers

Inner Workings

By Rachel Katz

“Consistently sharp and interesting” weekly dispatches on mysterious women’s diseases, work culture, mothering, and the struggle to stop yearning for wealth and power. From a chronically ill, ex-startup CEO searching for redemption.

God of the Desert Books

By David Swindle 🟦

We are a Zionist book publisher releasing nonfiction, novels, and poetry. Our Substack features Zionist articles, cultural essays, art, audio podcasts and other assorted experiments from a diverse group of writers.

A Lively Substack. Always interesting. Great writers.

- Ehud Neor

Bastiat's Window

By Robert F. Graboyes

Robert Graboyes. Economist/journalist/musician writes on economics, ethics, health, technology, culture.

Hand's down some of the best writing on Substack.

- Ehud Neor

Scribbler -- The Golden Years

By Ben Woestenburg

Read novellas, & novelettes; or listen as I read my Stories. Sign up & have it delivered to your in-box. Join me on a journey of self-discovery through my fiction as I look toward the twilight years of my life.

Going Orthogonal

By Diana Murray

I Disagree With Everybody And I Don't Want To Argue About It

Read Diana. She will rip the spider webs out of your brain. And apologize to you while doing it.

- Ehud Neor

Chas Holloway's Thinkopolis

A micro-podcast about the people, events and oddities of western civilization.

Un-Woke in Indiana

By Thomas M Gregg

How I became a heretic and why I kind of like it...

This is writing that is clear, well thought-out, and simply a pleasure to read, no matter what the subject matter. Good writing stands out and proclaims itself, and a good reader knows good writing when he sees it. Thomas M Gregg is bringing us good writing.

- Ehud Neor

Sparks from Culture by David Roberts

By david roberts

A rare opportunity to gain a perspective about wealth, class, and capitalism from someone with generational wealth, writing with transparency

Subscribe. Dive in like I did. Thank me later.

- Ehud Neor

I Digress…

By Chris Krafft

About escaping the mundane and taking you along an unexpected journey.

I digress--the life you may have wished you lived.

- Ehud Neor

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life

By Terry Freedman

Reflections on literature * Musings on everyday life * Book reviews * Experiments in creative nonfiction writing * Humour

Blacklisted

By Eve Barlow

The dangerous things I think out loud

Eve is telling it like it is. That is important for these times when evil is rampant. She is a powerful force for the good.

- Ehud Neor

Dirty Bubble Media

Original investigations and insightful analysis of finance, fraud, and the dirtiest bubble of the 21st century.

the micro mashup.

By Amie Mcgraham

weekly 100-word microstories about islands and road trips and writing. sometimes food will be involved.

Mind Wise

By Ron Parks

Mind Wise is a bimonthly newsletter resource for your interest in mental health and well-being by Ron Parks, M.D., M.P.H., a holistic psychiatrist, consultant, and writer.

If the noise in your life is getting out of hand, check in with Dr. Parks.

- Ehud Neor

Who is Robert Malone

By Robert W Malone MD

Politics, homesteading, medicine, science, bioethics, analytics, and a heady mix of sarcasm and life.

Earthly Delights

By Robert Walrod

An eclectic collection of fiction and nonfiction about art, travel, Pokémon and other joys.

Davidbrianbender.com: Compelling Photography

By Dave Bender

Mobile Photography & Videography; Beekeeping, and many other intriguing aspects of life in Israel.

Powerful images from Israel. There is a discerning eye here, far removed from the commonplace tourist-based photography. Worth your time to peruse (and perhaps buy).

- Ehud Neor

Dispatches from the Promised Land

By Matthew

Weekly dispatches on Judaism, Zionism, and Jewish culture from Matt Schultz, a rabbinical student and writer living in Tel Aviv.

Interesting non-orthodox commentary.

- Ehud Neor

Alan Dershowitz Newsletter

Defense of civil liberties, human and Constitutional rights for all

A genius who cannot hide his age and his grouchiness. But he tries, and the result is rewarding. A shout-out to my landsmen on the Vineyard: you know your parties are dead fish without Alan. Put him back on the list and start having fun again.

- Ehud Neor

Andrew’s Thinking Newsletter

By Andrew L Sullivan

politics, individual rights, limited government and capitalism

Gideon's Substack

By Noah Millman

A few well-chosen posts 'gainst all the hosts of Midian

The Honest Broker

By Ted Gioia

A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia

The Free Press

By Bari Weiss

A new media company built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of American journalism.

Horse of a Different Colour

By Sadie-Rae Werner

Get access to unique commentary beyond the algorithm, on the world and Judaism from an out-of-the-box Millennial.

A strong, clear voice. Just what is needed as the last survivors are leaving us.

- Ehud Neor

The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey

The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey offers an incisive and thought-provoking analysis by James M. Dorsey of the geopolitics in a swath of land stretching from Africa's Atlantic coast across the Middle East and Central Asia to the borders of China

I like the focus of this Substack, and what I sense is an even-handed professional detachment regarding subject matter. That is a quality needed in this field.

- Ehud Neor

Everything Is Amazing

By Mike Sowden

A newsletter about seeing more, feeling more, and asking better questions. Curiosity makes everything better - but can it be *learned*? Let's find out.

Melanie Phillips

Melanie Phillips is a British journalist, author and broadcaster. Her work is essential for all who care about creating a more rational, fair and compassionate world. Follow her journey wherever the evidence leads.

Pirate Wires

By Mike Solana

technology, politics, culture