You most probably have heard of the brouhaha caused by The Jerusalem Post last week over Peres's new title, for his new position. After much negotiation between Peres, Sharon and Olmert it was decided that Peres would be called "Mishneh" (literally secondary) prime minister and Olmert would be called "memaleh makom" (literally substitute) prime minister. Unfortunately, when Gil Hoffman from the JP called to check what the official English titles should be it started another argument. Ending in the agreement that Olmert and Peres would share the title, "vice prime minister."
It all seems a bit silly. As a guest on Friday night pointed out, could you imagine having two vice presidents of America?
Incidentally - note the title attached to Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks in my previous post. Quite a mouthful no? I wonder what the longest title in the world is!
Ahem... My new title at my new job is Manager of Corporate Marketing and Communication Production :)
