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!