Tag: Diaspora Jews

Matti Friedman's book "Who by Fire: Leonard Cohen in the Sinai" explores Leonard Cohen's concert tour on the front lines of the 1973 Yom Kippur War.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Lahav Harkov, a senior contributing editor and diplomatic correspondent of The Jerusalem Post, discusses how diaspora Jews can stay informed about current affairs in Israel.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Lahav Harkov, senior contributing editor and diplomatic correspondent of The Jerusalem Post, shares insights on how diaspora Jews can stay informed about current affairs in Israel.
In this discussion between Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, the question of whether funding from Jews in the Diaspora is problematic is explored.
The article argues that the traditional view of Israel as a struggling nation that needs the support of the Diaspora Jewish community is outdated.
In this article, Yossi Klein Halevi, Matti Friedman, and Daniel Gordis argue that Diaspora Jews should be involved in Israel's internal debates.
In an open letter by Yossi Klein Halevi, Matti Friedman, and Daniel Gordis, the question is raised whether Diaspora Jews should engage in Israel's internal debates.
In a walk through a park with A.B. Yehoshua, the author discusses his critique of American Jewry and his vision of Zionism.
The article discusses the potential future of Israel in 50 years.
Yossi Shain, a professor of political science at Tel Aviv University and a member of Knesset, discusses the impact of Israel on the Jewish people in his book "The Israeli Century."
In his book "The Israeli Century: How the Zionist Revolution Changed History and Reinvented Judaism," Yossi Shain discusses the impact of Jewish sovereignty in Israel on Jews living in the Diaspora.
The fight for religious equality at the Western Wall in Jerusalem has hit a roadblock due to tensions within Israel's coalition government.
In this podcast episode, William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Organizations, discusses the frustration felt by Diaspora Jews as Israel once again restricts travel to the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Pentagon has announced new rules aimed at countering extremism in the military, focusing on monitoring soldiers' online activity for extremist views.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Dina Kraft discuss various important topics, including President Herzog lighting candles with settlers in Hebron, the impact of Israel closing its borders on diaspora Jews, and the evolving nature of the IDF as a "People's army."
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss three topics related to Israel.
In this episode of "Three Jews on the News," Yonit and Jonathan are joined by guest Jeffrey Goldberg to discuss topics such as the unspoken messages in the Biden-Netanyahu call, Biden's initial month in office, and misunderstandings between Israelis and diaspora Jews.
In this podcast episode, hosts Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron cover several important topics.
In a discussion by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron, several key topics are explored: the potential revolt of diaspora Jews against Netanyahu's annexation plans in the West Bank, the discovery of 19th-century graves in a no-longer-active cemetery in Israel, the debate surrounding the darker aspects of the Haganah's history, and a conversation about engaging with racist and anti-Semitic scholars.
Yedidia Stern, a legal scholar and VP of the Israel Democracy Institute, expresses concerns about the impact of Israel's nation-state law on the balance between a Jewish and democratic state.
Yedidia Stern expresses concerns about the impact of Israel's nation-state law on the balance between being a Jewish and democratic state, emphasizing the need for legal mechanisms to ensure equality within society.
After facing challenges like unemployment and healthcare issues, LiAmi Lawrence founded Keep Olim in Israel to support immigrants due to the difficulties they face, like employment and language barriers.
In this discussion led by Allison, Noah, and Miriam Hershlag from The Times of Israel, three significant topics are addressed: the tenth anniversary of Israel's withdrawal from Gaza, the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs' new program aimed at strengthening Jewish identity in the diaspora, and Uri Avnery's concerns about a shift towards a more religiously defined Jewish state in Israel.
In a discussion on the TLV1 show "Dining Out on Sacred Cow," Allison, Don, Noah, and guest Ayelet Waldman explore the balance between Jewish and Democratic values in Israel, particularly regarding the rights of non-Jewish minorities.
The text reflects a young woman's experience during Passover, where expectations of the Messiah's arrival were heightened due to world events and family discussions.