Judy Montagu was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and grew up in London. She received a BA in Oriental Studies from the University of Manchester, and made aliya in 1972. She joined the editorial staff of The Jerusalem Post in 1983, and has held a number of positions, including op-ed editor and letters editor. Montagu currently writes a bi-weekly social-philosophical column in the opinion pages. She is married, with one daughter.Email Judy at judymo@netvision.net.il