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Tag: Cultural Diplomacy

0 Politics Culture

4 arrested after protesters set off smoke bombs at Paris performance of Israel Philharmonic

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 7 Nov

During a Paris performance by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, protesters disrupted the event with smoke bombs, leading to chaotic scenes and the temporary evacuation of the venue.

0 Communities Leadership

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 30 Sep

Rabbi Yaakov Yisrael Herzog, an unconventional and ambitious figure, has appointed himself as the Chief Rabbi of Saudi Arabia, despite the complex political and cultural backdrop.

0 Politics Culture

Eurovision became a war zone. Here’s how

Israel: State of a Nation · 24 May

Eurovision, often seen as a fun and lighthearted music competition, has increasingly become a political platform where countries express their geopolitical stances through voting.

0 Culture Politics

Thailand can teach Israel about nation branding.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 18 May

Thailand's success in nation branding through its Global Thai Program, which expanded Thai culinary presence globally, offers a model for Israel.

0 Politics Communities

The Black-Jewish Convergence

Sapir · 3 Apr

Amid growing tensions in the relationship between the Black and Jewish communities, particularly in the context of recent geopolitics and DEI debates, this article advocates for a strategic partnership known as 'convergence.'

0 Food Culture

Israel’s culinary ambassador Eyal Shani doubles South Florida footprint with new kosher restaurant

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 16 Dec 2024

Israeli celebrity chef Eyal Shani has expanded his culinary footprint in South Florida with the opening of a new kosher restaurant, Malka, in West Palm Beach.

0 Art Leadership

New York’s Jewish Museum taps former Israel Museum head James Snyder as its next director

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 14 Aug 2023

James Snyder, the former director of the Israel Museum in Jerusalem and a recognized fundraiser for Jewish causes, has been appointed as the new director of the Jewish Museum in New York, starting in September.

0 Communities Culture

Greatest Hits: Meet the woman at the centre of Jewish life in Abu Dhabi: Canada's ambassador

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 10 Aug 2022

This episode highlights Canada's ambassador to the UAE, Marcy Grossman, who has significantly influenced Jewish life in the UAE, particularly following the Abraham Accords.

0 Communities Culture

One man's journey from Montreal day school to Chief Rabbi in the UAE

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 12 Jan 2022

This episode features Rabbi Yehuda Sarna discussing his role as the Chief Rabbi in the UAE and how he fosters Jewish life in a Muslim-majority country following the Abraham Accords.

0 Culture Food

Food Truck Serves Up Shakshuka — and Middle East Peace?

Forward · 24 Apr 2015

Three Israeli friends have introduced a unique fusion of gastronomy and cultural diplomacy through their Shuka Truck, which offers the traditional Israeli dish shakshuka on the streets of New York City.

0 Art Politics

We Gave Iran an Antique as a Token of Goodwill. Only Problem? It’s Fake.

Alex Joffe in Tablet · 10 Oct 2013

The incident involving the fake silver griffin artifact returned by the U.S. to Iran underscores the complex intersection of art, economics, and diplomacy.