Anthropology

0 Politics History

Alex Joffe in Tablet · 2 Oct

Alex Joffe explores the unsettling parallel between Neolithic headhunting rituals and the modern-day violence perpetrated by groups like Hamas, particularly witnessed in the October 7 attacks.

0 Communities Culture

Lie of the Land: Chapter 7

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 23 Jul

When Gabe arrives in the bustling city after a period of mourning, he reconnects with an old colleague, Connor, in Midtown who invites him to join a magazine.

0 History Politics

Israel/Palestine: A Gaze From Below

Tel Aviv Review · 1 Apr

Dr. Dafna Hirsch explores the interconnected histories of Jewish and Palestinian societies, arguing that one cannot be fully understood without the other.

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Wisdom Project | Gloria Levitas, 92 and counting!

Pam Janis in Moment · 1 Dec 2023

Gloria Levitas, a 92-year-old journalist, anthropologist, and author, shares her wisdom and experiences in an interview.

0 Culture Communities

Out of Africa

Tel Aviv Review · 25 Jul 2022

Dr. Naomi Shmuel, an anthropologist at Hebrew University, explores the hybrid identity of Israelis of Ethiopian origin in her book Generations of Hope, focusing on the transition from Ethiopia to Israel and intergenerational transferal of traditions.

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Out of Africa

Tel Aviv Review · 25 Jul 2022

Dr. Naomi Shmuel, an anthropologist, focuses on the book she authored titled Generations of Hope: Traditions and Intergenerational Transferal with the Transition from Ethiopia to Israel.

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Judaism Straight Up: Why Real Religion Endures

Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein in Jewish Action · 20 May 2022

In the book "Judaism Straight Up: Why Real Religion Endures" by Moshe Koppel, the author explores the enduring nature of traditional Judaism and defends Orthodox Judaism as a model for societal cohesion.

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Smashing the Patriarchy?

Tel Aviv Review · 25 Oct 2021

In the book "Diversity: Palestinian career women in Israel," co-authored by Amalia Saar and Dr. Hawazin Younis, the professional and personal experiences of female doctors, lawyers, and engineers in Israel are examined.

0 Israel Gender/Identity

Smashing the Patriarchy?

Tel Aviv Review · 25 Oct 2021

Amalia Saar, an Anthropology Professor at the University of Haifa, co-authored a book with Dr. Hawazin Younis titled "Diversity: Palestinian career women in Israel," which explores the experiences of female professionals like doctors, lawyers, and engineers within Israel.

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Life in Learning

Shai Secunda in Jewish Review of Books · 20 Mar 2021

"Life in Learning" is a book that explores the world of Orthodox Jewish yeshivas and the significance of Torah study in Jewish life.

0 Israel Communities

Unexpected Citizenship: The Case of Israel's Latinos

Tel Aviv Review · 23 Sep 2019

Alejandro Paz, an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Toronto, delves into his book "Latinos in Israel: Language and Unexpected Citizenship," exploring the unique migrant community in Israel.

0 Israel Culture

The Role of Social History and Anthropology in Telling the Story of Jerusalem

Tel Aviv Review · 26 Aug 2019

Dana Hercbergs, a scholar of folklore and anthropology, explores the significance of social history and anthropology in portraying the complex and multifaceted story of Jerusalem, a city both divided and unified.

0 Israel Culture

The Role of Social History and Anthropology in Telling the Story of Jerusalem

Tel Aviv Review · 26 Aug 2019

Dana Hercbergs, a scholar of folklore and anthropology, explores the significance of social history and anthropology in portraying the diverse memories and narratives found in the city of Jerusalem, both as a divided and unified entity.

0 Communities Education

The Only Game in Town: Navigating the Conversion Charade

Tel Aviv Review · 26 Feb 2018

Dr. Michal Kravel Tovi's book "When the State Winks: The Performance of Jewish Conversions in Israel" delves into the challenging conversion process that female migrants from the former USSR opt for in Israel to enhance their integration into society.

0 Israel Culture

Jaffa, the crux of co-existence?

Tel Aviv Review · 6 Mar 2017

Professor Daniel Monterescu delves into his book "Jaffa Shared and Shattered: Contrived Coexistence in Israel/Palestine," exploring the dynamics of coexistence in his hometown through an ethnographic lens.

0 Israel Education

Traveling sales boys: Palestinian 'children of the junction'

Tel Aviv Review · 26 Jun 2015

Omri Grinberg, an anthropologist at the University of Toronto, discusses his research with host Gilad Halpern, focusing on Palestinian "children of the junction" - teenage boys from the West Bank who enter Israel to work as peddlers.

0 History Politics

Eric Hobsbawm’s Jewish Gift

Albert I. Baumgarten in Tablet · 11 Oct 2012

Eric Hobsbawm, a prominent historian, was born in 1917 and was known for his strong commitment to communism, which significantly influenced his views on Judaism and Jewish history.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Smell Test

Shmarya Rosenberg in Tablet · 10 Jan 2012

The writer reflects on their journey from being an atheist with a lingering belief in God to facing the paradox after reading Christopher Hitchens' book.

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