Shlomo Maital

Shlomo Maital is an emeritus Technion professor, author of 20 books and 80 journal articles on innovation and creativity. He has written 504 Marketplace columns for The Jerusalem Report.


 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems factory, November 2023

Perils of boom and bust: Can Israel re-strategize its defense spending? - opinion

A Palestinian Hamas terrorist displays guns on the day of the handover of hostages,  in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.

Inside the heads of terrorists: Does Israel know its enemies? - interview

 US President Donald Trump gives remarks on tariffs at the White House.

Down the rabbit hole: How extensive will Trump's tariffs be, how will they impact the world?


'The Defeat of Evil': A warning for constant vigilance against a resurgent evil within - review

The Defeat of Evil ends with this somber warning: “Even in victory, we must remember: No triumph is ever complete or permanent. Safeguarding our values demands constant vigilance.”

 Israelis are seen protesting judicial reform, in Tel Aviv.

Boycotting Israeli brains: A look at the anti-Israel academic boycott

Israeli brains were subjected to boycott, disguised as pro-human rights. And to a large extent, they still are.

 Graduating students hold a sign reading "There Are No Universities Left in Gaza" during the 373rd Commencement Exercises at Harvard University, May 2024.

Israel's wartime baby boom: Births on the rise as Gaza war continues

Many countries have experienced baby booms after wars. Israel may be among the first to experience a baby boom during an ongoing war.

 A pregnant woman is seen alongside the Israeli flag in this illustrative image.

Gazanomics: A look at Israel's wartime economy and what could derail it - analysis

The Bank of Israel’s economic forecast does sound too good to be true. A lot of things could derail it. Here are several causes for concern.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Bring them home to Manara: Kibbutz head comments on state of Israel's North - interview

According to official government figures, as of last June 74,500 people were evacuated from the southern border and 68,500 from the North.

 View from Manara Cliff, Israel.

Sitting down with an IDF reservist: Student, spouse, father, warrior

"When I return from reserve duty, I need to rest but usually cannot, as there is work, studies, exams, and family life to catch up on. But I am proud and happy to serve, like all us reservists."

 IDF RESERVIST with his toddler outside Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl, May 9.

Turning failure into success: The story of Intel Israel's David Perlmutter

In this column, I present a failure-to-success account from Intel Israel, led by David (Dadi) Perlmutter, who went on to become Intel’s global executive vice president.

 An interior view of Intel’s ‘smart building’ in Petah Tikva.

El Al's history: Everything you need to know about Israel's flag carrier airline - explainer

Bring them home! In times of war and peace, when most other airlines have ceased flying to Israel, El Al flies. Here's what you need to know about the Jewish state flag carrier.

 An illustrative image of an El Al flight.

All about beer: A serious, ancient craft, built on science, expertise, and deep love

Proverbs 31 says, in one translation, “Give beer (sheichar) to those who are perishing, wine for those who are in anguish.”

 A cold mug of beer

Learning to count our blessings despite war, COVID, hurricanes, and more - opinion

Israel and the world both seem to be in a terrible mess at the moment. Wars, famine, droughts, hurricanes, massacres. Count our blessings? What blessings?

Olim from North America arrive on a special " Aliyah flight" to the Ben Gurion airport