The all-important Israeli elections of April 9, 2019, ought to be interpreted within the broader context of Israel’s prolonged identity crisis. Israel has witnessed over the last few decades the emergence of internal conflict between universalists and particularists, liberals and conservatives, promoters of majoritarianism versus the promoters of minority rights, and those who prioritize Israel’s
Grab some pizza, salad, dessert & drinks, and settle in for a terrific film. Rock in the Red Zone is a personal view from the ground on the frontlines of an endless war, and a powerful exploration into the lives and art of musicians struggling to create in a conflict zone. On the edge of
As a leading socioeconomic research institute in Israel, the Taub Center’s findings show the bigger picture about the social and economic issues that keep Israelis up at night: How is Israel’s economy doing relative to other developed countries? What does the future hold for the “Start-Up Nation”? How do educational and employment gaps break down
What sets Jewish humor apart from other styles of humor, and what connects Israeli humor to Jewish humor? Who are the pioneers of Israeli humor, and what makes Israel humor so sharp and dark? Israeli comic and TV personality Yair Nitzani speaks about the making of Israeli comedy, the impact of the military on Israeli
Israel Programming at GJC presents POLITICS & SPIRITUALITY IN ISRAEL with Rabbi Rani Yaeger, Shalom Hartman Institute Sunday, May 15 at 10:00 AM In Israel, politics and state are deeply interwoven with the spiritual, and important tectonic changes are shaping the identity of Jews there. Join Rabbi Rani Jaeger of the Shalom Hartman Institute to
