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In the Tel Aviv Review, Ron Hassner, a political science professor at UC Berkeley, delves into his book "Religion on the Battlefield," examining the role of ...

Professor Alon Confino explores the Nazi goal of erasing Jews from not just the present and future, but also from the past. This reflects the Nazis' desire t...

Eran Kaplan, an Israel Studies professor at San Francisco State University, evaluates the phenomenon of Post-Zionism in his book "Beyond Post-Zionism," notin...

Eran Kaplan, an Israel Studies professor at San Francisco State University, reflects on the phenomenon of Post-Zionism in his book "Beyond Post-Zionism." Thi...

Dr. Lee Perlman explores the potential of joint Jewish-Arab theater productions in fostering peace building in his book "But Abu Ibrahim, We're Family!". Thi...

Dr. Lee Perlman from Tel Aviv University's Tami Steinmetz Center for Peace Research delves into his book "But Abu Ibrahim, We're Family!" in which he examine...

Dr. Rachel Harris explores the portrayal of women in Israeli cinema in her book Warrior, Witches, Whores: Women in Israeli Cinema, discussing how these repre...

Dr. Stefan Ihrig's book "Atatürk in the Nazi Imagination" explores how Turkish nationalism following WWI influenced the Nazis, serving as inspiration during ...

Dr. Stefan Ihrig discusses how Turkish nationalism during the aftermath of WWI influenced the Nazis in the early Weimar years and beyond in his book "Atatürk...

Gregory Wallance's book "The Woman Who Fought an Empire: Sarah Aaronsohn and her Nili Spy Ring" sheds light on the remarkable story of Sarah Aaronsohn, a you...

Gregory Wallance, in his book "The Woman Who Fought an Empire: Sarah Aaronsohn and her Nili Spy Ring," highlights the remarkable story of Sarah Aaronsohn, a ...

Eviatar Zerubavel, a sociology professor at Rutgers University, delves into the significance of the ordinary in his book Taken for Granted: The Remarkable Po...

Eviatar Zerubavel explores the concept of how the ordinary and unremarkable aspects of life hold significant power in shaping our perceptions and reinforcing...

Professor Erica Chenoweth observes a significant rise in non-violent protests globally, meticulously tracking their frequency and success rates. Her book "Wh...

Professor Erica Chenoweth, an international relations scholar, posits that there has been a notable increase in non-violent protests globally, as she meticul...

Dr. Dror Yinon from Bar-Ilan University explores the ongoing relevance of Existentialism in today's world, particularly in light of populism and post-truth t...

Dr. Dror Yinon from Bar-Ilan University discusses a recent series of lectures on Existentialism at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, highlighting the endurin...

Dr. Keith Kahn-Harris, a British sociologist and commentator, delves into the rise of denialism in his new book "Denial: The Unspeakable Truth," exploring ho...

Dr. Keith Kahn-Harris delves into the topic of denialism in his latest book, "Denial: The Unspeakable Truth," shedding light on its rise as a pervasive force...

Professor Ruti Teitel explores how societies grapple with collective trauma and seek forgiveness after experiencing major violence and injustices. Through he...

Professor Ruti Teitel explores how societies grapple with collective trauma, seeking forgiveness and coping with injustice in the aftermath of violence. Her ...

Dr. Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler, a Senior Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, discusses media policy in Israel and potential government interference with...

Dr. Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler, a Senior Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, discusses media policy in Israel with hosts Dahlia Scheindlin and Gilad Hal...

Yedidia Stern, a legal scholar and VP of the Israel Democracy Institute, expresses concerns about the impact of Israel's nation-state law on the balance betw...

Yedidia Stern expresses concerns about the impact of Israel's nation-state law on the balance between being a Jewish and democratic state, emphasizing the ne...

David Bilchitz, a law professor at the University of Johannesburg, suggests in his book "Building a Treaty on Business and Human Rights" that a legal framewo...

David Bilchitz, a law professor, suggests in his book "Building a Treaty on Business and Human Rights" a legal framework to align business development with t...

At the 2018 AIS Conference, scholars Gilad Halpern, Prof. Chana Kronfeld, and Dr. Yael Segalovitz discussed methods to broaden the study of Hebrew literature...

At the 2018 AIS Conference, a plenary session featured a discussion on the Berkeley School's approach to Hebrew literature, aimed at expanding its study beyo...

Professor Eva Jablonka from Tel Aviv University explores the evolution of conscience and the development of the soul in her upcoming book "The Evolution of t...

Professor Eva Jablonka from Tel Aviv University explores the concept of conscience and its development within the evolution process in her upcoming book "The...

Yuval Shany and Amichai Cohen of the Israel Democracy Institute examine the changing role of the IDF in Israeli society, questioning why there is a decline i...

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) play a crucial role in Israeli life, but changes in Israeli society and warfare raise questions about its future. The IDF is ...

Dr. Liora Halperin discusses the inculcation of the Hebrew language in pre-State Israel with a focus on the ideological and practical elements involved durin...

Anshel Pfeffer's biography delves into the enduring mystique and political leadership of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The book explores Netanya...

Anshel Pfeffer explores the enduring reign of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his biography, highlighting Netanyahu's blend of intellect, populi...

Professor Jeffrey Herf discusses the varying attitudes towards Israel held by East Germany and the radical left in West Germany from 1967 to 1989, within the...

Michael Sfard, a prominent human rights lawyer in Israel, explores the legal framework supporting the military occupation of Palestinians in his new book, "T...

Michael Sfard, a prominent human rights lawyer in Israel, discusses the legal framework of Israel's military occupation of Palestinians, covering issues like...

Three panelists in South Africa discuss the evolving attitudes towards Israel among South African Jews, with previously unanimous support now being up for de...

Three panelists, including a lawyer and politician, a retired anthropology lecturer, and a social activist from South Africa, discuss the evolving views of S...

In a discussion on the Tel Aviv Review, the focus is on Israel's embrace of surveillance technology for national security purposes, contrasting it with data ...

In a discussion on the Tel Aviv Review, Professor Yuval Shany from the Israel Democracy Institute addresses the paradox of advanced surveillance technology i...

Joshua Simon, a writer, editor, and curator, leads a discussion on the intersection of art and politics in Israeli society, questioning whether art that is n...

The text discusses the intertwining of art and politics, questioning whether art that isn't political is simply bad art. It highlights an upcoming round-tabl...

Dr. Adam Mendelson of the University of Cape Town conducted a groundbreaking study on Black South Africans' attitudes towards Jewish people in major urban ar...

Avi Issacharoff, co-creator of the popular TV series "Fauda," discusses the complexities of portraying the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how a Palestinian...

Avi Issacharoff, co-creator of the TV series Fauda, discusses the complexity of portraying a Palestinian terrorist as a national heart-throb in Israel, raisi...

Lorna Levy, a trade unionist and anti-Apartheid activist, shares her story in the memoir "Radical Engagements: A Life in Exile." Reflecting on her activism t...

Lorna Levy, a trade unionist and anti-Apartheid activist, shares her journey in the memoir "Radical Engagements: A Life in Exile," highlighting her activism ...