David Ben Gurion

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Tevi Troy in Tablet · 21 Nov 2022

Israeli Prime Ministers David Ben-Gurion, Menachem Begin, and Benjamin Netanyahu are known for their love of books.

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Sapir · 1 Feb 2022

The author discusses the achievements of Israel in fulfilling the vision of David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister of Israel, which includes the ingathering of most Diaspora Jews to Israel and the technological preeminence of the Jewish state.

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Israel's shocking, secret files documenting massacres

Haaretz Weekly · 14 Dec 2021

Israeli historian Adam Raz discusses his report on declassified documents from 1948, revealing the Israeli government's knowledge and response to a series of massacres against Palestinians.

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The Day of the Million

Zack Rothbart in Tablet · 30 Nov 2021

The article discusses the creation and significance of "Ingathering of the Exiles Day" in Israel.

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Building Israel’s Dust City

Matti Friedman in Tablet · 10 Aug 2021

Beersheba, Israel's sixth-largest city, is located in the Negev desert and is known as the capital of the region.

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Military Might and Demographic Destiny

Sapir · 1 Aug 2021

The article discusses the importance of military power in the Zionist project and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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A historical look at Israel's independence day

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 14 May 2021

This episode of The CJN Daily provides a historical perspective on Israel's declaration of independence in 1948, narrated by David Matlow, a collector of Herzl memorabilia.

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Let the People of Israel Remember

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 13 Apr 2021

The article discusses the origins and impact of the book "Yizkor," which was published in Palestine in 1911 to honor fallen heroes of Zionism.

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BEN-GURION

Jewish Lives · 31 Mar 2021

In this episode of the Jewish Lives Podcast, Anita Shapira provides a glimpse into the life of David Ben-Gurion, a prominent figure in Zionist history and the founder of modern Israel.

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The Dharma of David Ben-Gurion

Shalom Goldman in Tablet · 16 Oct 2020

The unlikely relationship between Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion and a Buddhist monk from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) named Nyanaponika Thera began in the 1950s.

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Indispensable Man

Anita Shapira in Jewish Review of Books · 3 Apr 2020

Tom Segev's biography of David Ben-Gurion challenges the perception of the Israeli leader as a miraculous figure during the country's War of Independence, emphasizing the high cost paid for the establishment of the state.

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Prostitutes, Thieves—and Vampires

Marat Grinberg in Tablet · 9 Mar 2020

"Prostitutes, Thieves and Vampires" discusses the Israeli series Juda, which introduces a Jewish take on the supernatural genre, blending horror and Gothic elements with Jewish folklore and history.

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Israel’s Nastiest Political Rivalries

Tevi Troy in Tablet · 27 Feb 2020

The text explores significant historical rivalries in Israeli politics, highlighting the intense infighting among key figures such as David Ben-Gurion, Chaim Weizmann, Golda Meir, Abba Eban, Yitzhak Rabin, and Shimon Peres.

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Ray Charles in Israel

Shalom Goldman in Tablet · 4 Nov 2019

Ray Charles, accompanied by the Raelettes, visited Israel in the early 1970s for a series of wildly successful concerts where fans cheered them in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa.

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Ben-Gurion: An Intimate Portrait

Tel Aviv Review · 21 Oct 2019

In his new book "A State at all Costs: The Life of David Ben-Gurion," historian and journalist Dr. Tom Segev delves into the life of Israel's founding father, drawing extensively from recently declassified personal papers.

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Ben-Gurion: An Intimate Portrait

Tel Aviv Review · 21 Oct 2019

Historian and journalist Dr. Tom Segev's new book, "A State at all Costs: The Life of David Ben-Gurion," delves into the life of Israel's founding father, drawing from recently declassified personal papers.

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Seventy Years in the Desert

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Mar 2019

In "Seventy Years in the Desert" by Yael Zerubavel and Pnina Motzafi-Haller, attention is drawn to the complex history and dynamics of Jewish settlement and interaction in the Negev desert in Israel.

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David Ben-Gurion Asks 51 Jewish Scholars: ‘Who Is a Jew?’

Shalom Goldman in Tablet · 30 Nov 2018

In 1958, David Ben-Gurion, Israel's prime minister, asked 51 Jewish scholars for input on defining Jewish identity, particularly in cases of mixed marriages where the mother is not Jewish and the child wants to be registered as Jewish.

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Gangsters for Zion

Robert Rockaway in Tablet · 19 Apr 2018

In the post-World War II era, the Jewish Agency established a covert arms procurement network in the United States under the Haganah, involving a diverse group of Americans, including Jewish gangsters, who provided crucial support for the future state of Israel.

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On Israeli Leadership

Israel Policy Pod · 26 Mar 2018

The text discusses a panel held at the Harmonie Club in New York City with Dr. Anita Shapira, Ambassador Itamar Rabinovich, and Rabbi Daniel Gordis, who have written biographies of Israeli prime ministers Ben-Gurion, Rabin, and Begin, respectively.

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On Israeli Leadership

Israel Policy Pod · 26 Mar 2018

This episode of Israel Policy Pod features a panel discussion on Israeli leadership, focusing on the biographies of former prime ministers David Ben-Gurion, Yitzhak Rabin, and Menachem Begin authored by Dr. Anita Shapira, Ambassador Itamar Rabinovich, and Rabbi Daniel Gordis, respectively.

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Strategic Imperatives

Amos Yadlin in Jewish Review of Books · 21 Mar 2018

In "Strategic Imperatives," the author explains Israel's historical national security strategy focused on deterrence, early warning, and decisive victories in battles.

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Portrait of the Father of a Nation

Tel Aviv Review · 2 Feb 2018

In a 2015 episode, historian Prof. Anita Shapira, known for her expertise in Zionism, delves into her biography of David Ben-Gurion, the first prime minister of Israel and a key figure in the country's founding.

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What If Everyone Is Right?

Avi Shilon in Jewish Review of Books · 18 Sep 2017

Micah Goodman's book "Catch 67: The Ideas Behind the Controversy Tearing Israel Apart" delves into the complexities surrounding Israel's control of territories since 1967, emphasizing that the debate over these territories is not merely a practical matter but deeply rooted in identity, culture, and worldview.

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Letters, Spring 2017

Jewish Review of Books · 27 Mar 2017

The Letters section of the Spring 2017 issue explores various aspects of Jewish culture and history.

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