A New Theory to Explain Israel’s Innovative Prowess
Whenever Israelis decide to forge into a new field not previously considered to have Israeli fingerprints on it, here's why they become among the world leaders.
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Throughout the past 10 years of living in Israel, I’ve heard many theories about Israel’s incredible ingenuity, resourcefulness, and resilience.
They range from compulsory army service and countless military conflicts, to the Holocaust and Jewish culture.
No doubt many of these theories have serious merit, but I have a much different theory: