Tag: Ben Gurion

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In this article, Prof. Nir Keidar explores Ben Gurion's vision for the Israeli Republic and how it was adapted to the specific context of Israel.
Professor Nir Keidar examines David Ben Gurion's vision of Israeli democracy in his book titled "David Ben Gurion and the Foundation of Israeli Democracy."
In his new book "We Are Not One: A History of America's Fight Over Israel," journalist and historian Eric Alterman discusses the history of the U.S.-Israel relationship, highlighting important moments from Eisenhower's confrontation with Ben Gurion to Netanyahu's clashes with Obama.
This episode delves into the relationship between National Identity and Religion, examining the classical understanding of this connection and its relevance to Jews.
In his book "The Beginning of a Wondrous Friendship? The story of Israeli-German reconciliation 1948-1960," historian David Witzthum explores the unlikely alliance between Israel's Ben Gurion and Germany's Konrad Adenauer shortly after WWII.
David Witzthum explores the unlikely alliance formed between David Ben Gurion and German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer shortly after WWII in his book "The Beginning of a Wondrous Friendship? The story of Israeli-German reconciliation 1948-1960."
Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss Anshel Pfeffer's book on Benjamin Netanyahu, debating the impact of Israel's old Labor elite and the significance of Natalie Portman's recent actions in Israel.
In the "What About Natalie? Edition," hosts Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman cover three key topics including a discussion with Haaretz correspondent Anshel Pfeffer about his book on Benjamin Netanyahu, debates about the legacy of Israels old Labor elite versus moving forward, and a tribute to the music group Pele Ozen and their new single supporting African refugees in Israel.