This blog was launched last summer (originally under a different name). So, as we’re a year on*, I thought I’d thank some of the wonderful people who have helped me.
Thanks to those who house permanent links here, especially Harry’s Place, Ed West and Elder Of Ziyon. Particular gratitude goes to the heroic David Toube of Harry’s Place for hosting OyVaGoy guest posts. Others who have helped spread the word about this blog include Monique Lester, Damian Schogger and Israel National News.
For giving me interviews I am thankful to Daniel Gordis, Andrew Sanger and Nick Cohen. Thanks to Alex Dwek and Jonathan Sacerdoti for their brilliant and popular guest posts. Jonathan Hoffman of the Zionist Federation has been a kind, encouraging and entertaining ally. Melanie Phillips’ blog is fantastic and her kind words about one or two of my posts have been so encouraging. Ashley Perry and Avi Abelow have been supportive. I’m grateful to those who comment on my posts, including regulars like the two Jonathans, Shmuel, Israelinurse and Lynne.
Given the nature of this blog, there have also been some less than kind comments at times, but one learns to laugh at the cranks.
Thanks to Chris for finally persuading – after some badgering – me to start blogging.
And mostly thanks to you for reading. It would be rather pointless without you.
Looking back over the archives, I was tempted to name this post as my favourite, not just because I think it’s funny and has a great title, but because I love Brian Smith’s comment at the foot of it. However, in truth the greatest post to date had nothing to do with me. It was the text of the breathtaking speech Jonathan Hoffman gave at Durham University in May. Incredible.
Thanks everyone. Here’s to the next 12 months.
*Okay, so the anniversary is not exact. It’s my blog and I’ll forget its birthday if I want to!
Kol Hakavod! Keep it up Chas, until 120!
Honestly, this is a special day
I agree. Mazal tov.
And thank *you* for all you do.
Well done Chazza
Here’s to much longer than just the next 12 months! Mazal tov and much strength to your (writing) arm.
Well done Chas, your articles are very helpful.
Happy first birthday and thanks for ‘making a difference’
Your a hero.
Congratulations, and thanks!
Mazal tov, until 120 Oy va goy! Thank YOU Chas for ALL what you do, for being how you are, for your efforts, good work, support… simply for being you!
Mazal tov Chas! You are a bright spot in the media against the background of all the anti-Zionist and anti-Semitic hacks out there.
Keep up the good work!
Good
Nice!
And thank YOU for being such a good friend to Jews and Israel! We could do with a lot more Chas Newkey-Burdens!
Mazaltov on your first birthday!
Happy Blogday Chas!
Mazal Tov Lord Vinder…here’s to many more blogbusting posts
Only just saw this as have been away so belatedly Happy Birthday to you Chas & the great blog. Please keep on doing this – it is so appreciated. A big THANK YOU!