The text discusses the intertwining of art and politics, questioning whether art that isn't political is simply bad art.

Prof. Deborah Posel from the University of Cape Town discusses racial tensions post-Apartheid in South Africa.

Professor Deborah Posel from the University of Cape Town examines racial tensions in post-Apartheid South Africa.

In his upcoming book, "Judaism: The Genealogy of a Modern Notion," Professor Daniel Boyarin from the University of California, Berkeley, posits that the idea of Judaism as a distinct and full-fledged concept is a modern construction.

Prof. Daphna Hacker from Tel Aviv University delves into her book "Legalized Families in the Era of Bordered Globalization" in an episode of the Tel Aviv Review.

Journalist and author Mika Almog delves into her new collection of short stories in "Anticipation," focusing on ordinary yet compelling characters set in contemporary Israel.

Dr. Nicholas John from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem delves into his book "The Age of Sharing" on the Tel Aviv Review, sponsored by The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute advocating humanistic values in Israel.

Jonathan Israel discusses his book "Expanding Blaze: How the American Revolution Ignited the World, 1775-1848" on the impact of the American Revolution globally.

Dr. Brian Dolbert, an assistant professor of communication at California State University, San Marcos, presents his book "Media and Culture in the US Jewish Labor Movement," focusing on the interwar period.

Professor Lewis Glinert of Dartmouth College discusses his book "The Story of Hebrew," exploring the 3,500-year history of Hebrew from presumed death to its remarkable revival.

American-Israeli journalist Mya Guarnieri Jaradat explores the challenges faced by non-Jewish migrant workers and asylum seekers in Israel in her book "Unchosen: The Lives of Israel's New Others."

Dr. Ben Herzog, a lecturer in Israel Studies at Ben Gurion University, explores the topic of citizenship revocation in America from the colonial era to the War on Terror in his book "Revoking Citizenship."

Steven Fine, a Jewish history professor at Yeshiva University and author of "The Menorah: From the Bible to Modern Israel," delves into the extensive history of the Menorah, a symbol deeply rooted in Jewish tradition.

Yale University's Professor Timothy Snyder discusses his bestselling book "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century" in an interview with the Tel Aviv Review host Gilad Halpern.

Dr. Dana Mills, a political and cultural theorist, delves into her book "Dance and Politics: Moving Beyond Boundaries," exploring dance as a political form of expression.

Dr. Elad Segev from Tel Aviv University's Department of Communication conducted studies to determine if Israel is unfairly singled out in the Western media.

Nir Stav, Director of the Israel Meteorological Service, addresses the challenges of climate change in the Middle East and how various countries are navigating them amid regional political unrest.

Renowned historian Benny Morris delves into the Ottoman Empire's treatment of minorities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, culminating in the brutal 1915 Armenian Genocide.

Talmud scholar Maggie Anton explores the topic of sex in early rabbinic literature in her book "Fifty Shades of Talmud: What the First Rabbis Had to Say about You-Know-What."

Daisy Abboudi, a historian of the Jewish community in Sudan, explores the lesser-known history of a brief Jewish presence in northeast Africa.

Rabbi Professor Art Green explores the rising appeal of Breslav Hasidism, a sect that has rapidly gained popularity among Jews worldwide.

Ariela Migdal, a former ACLU women's rights lawyer, discusses the status of women in the United States and the Jewish community based on her legal cases and campaigns.

In a conversation with host Gilad Halpern, Professor Gad Yair from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem talks about his upcoming book "The Unruly Mind," which explores the unique approach of Israeli scientists compared to their global counterparts.

Geoffrey Levin, a doctoral student at NYU, explores Jewish Americans' perspectives on Israel's treatment of its Arab minority during the 1950s and 60s, a period marked by military rule.

Dr. Tamir Libel discusses the concept of "strategic culture" and its impact on policy-making in national security, both in Israel and globally, with host Gilad Halpern.