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0 History Culture

Herod Boulevard

Mira Balberg in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Sep

The 2013 exhibition at The Israel Museum in Jerusalem on "Herod the Great: The King's Final Journey" offered a nuanced exploration of the historical figure of King Herod, shedding light on his complicated legacy.

0 Politics Communities

What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: When Israeli extremists go to war - against Israel

What Matters Now · 1 Jul

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the complex origins and evolution of the settler movement in Israel, emphasizing the recent extremist actions against the IDF by certain radical settler groups.

0 Israel Politics

What Matters Now to Prof. Elie Podeh: When the IDF disengaged from Gaza, 20 years ago

What Matters Now · 27 May

Prof. Elie Podeh delves into the complexities of Israel's 2005 disengagement from Gaza, emphasizing its multilateral dynamics despite a unilateral appearance.

0 Politics History

It's tradition to plant trees in Israel for Tu B'Shvat. That custom has a dark history

Zak Witus in Forward · 13 Feb

The tradition of planting trees in Israel associated with Tu B'Shvat has complex and contentious historical roots.

0 Food Culture

The Beauty of Bokser

Paola Gavin in Tablet · 7 Feb

Carob, or "bokser," is a nutrient-rich, versatile legume with a deep historical and cultural significance within Jewish tradition, particularly linked to Tu B'Shevat and Lag BaOmer.