Tag: Haaretz

In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, a journalist for Haaretz, discusses the recent Israeli election and highlights two key figures: Mansour Abbas, leader of the Raam Party and a potential kingmaker, and Rabbi Gilad Kariv, who will be the first Reform rabbi to serve in the Knesset.
The Israeli election campaign is reaching its final stages, with party lists now registered.
In "The This Place! Edition," various writers and storytellers, including Miriam Herschlag, Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, Allison Kaplan-Sommer, Don Futterman, Charlotte Halle, and Noah Efron, share personal stories about life and love in their homeland.
In this podcast episode, various Jewish personalities share their stories and experiences about life and love in Israel.
In this discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Jacob Kornbluh, and Tabby Refael explore the implications of the 2020 U.S. presidential election on the Israel-Diaspora relationship.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss various important topics including America's role in peace in the Middle East, the influence of class struggle in Israeli politics, and the debate over religion's place in politics.
The American Library of Nazi-Banned Books is a significant collection of books that were banned by the Nazis during World War II and is now housed at the Leo Baeck Institute.
In this segment, Haaretz-writer Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss the potential decline of Prime Minister Netanyahu's political power, the emergence of a new group aiming to politically empower English-speaking Israelis, the portrayal of sensitive issues in the Israeli HBO series "Our Boys" challenging self-perceptions, and share favorite vacation spots in Israel.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the impact of Avigdor Lieberman's announcement to push for a centrist, secular National Unity Government in Israel after the elections.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss significant topics including Avigdor Lieberman's proposal for a centrist, secular National Unity Government in Israel, Sara Netanyahu pleading guilty to ordering expensive take-out food, and Haaretz newspaper's century of influence on Israeli politics.
The Szyk Haggadah is a renowned illuminated Haggadah created by Polish-Jewish artist Arthur Szyk during World War II.
Brian Levin from California State University's Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism provides insights on hate crimes in the United States, amid rising reports of anti-Semitism in Europe.
In a panel discussion in Washington DC, Gilad Halpern and Ori Nir talk to Haaretz correspondent Amir Tibon and Al Quds correspondent Said Arikat about their experiences covering consecutive US administrations, journalism in the era of social media, and the influence of diaspora groups on the Israeli-Palestinian-American relationship.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman tackle three significant topics in Israel, from PM Netanyahu's increased popularity following bribery accusations to the growing trend of sending children to Arabic-Hebrew bilingual schools.
The Promised Podcast features a blend of new and archival discussions highlighting environmental awareness, with topics including politicians' beliefs in God and reflections on personal and political sins during the High Holidays.
In the podcast episode "The Put Away for Take Away? Edition," Haaretz's Charlotte Halle, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss three main topics of significance in Israeli society.
The discussion revolves around three main topics in Israel: the indictment of First Lady Sara Netanyahu for reportedly charging taxpayers for pricey take-out along with a full-time chef, the election of Yitzhak Bougie Herzog to head the Jewish Agency, and a debate on whether the Israeli government should subsidize traditional artisanal practices to preserve cultural heritage.
In the discussion on Haaretz's podcast, the hosts delve into three main topics - the use of flaming kites by Palestinians causing significant damage in Israel and the debate over labeling them as "terror kites", a controversial musical featuring Mizrahi singer Eyal Golan accused of inappropriate behavior, and the need for secular politics in Israel's local elections.
In a discussion led by Haaretz's International Director Charlotte Halle, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman, three significant topics were covered along with a heartwarming anecdote from Israel.
In a discussion led by journalists Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Miriam Herschlag, they explore the Likud party's conflicting statements on settlements in Palestinian territories at the end of 2017.
The article discusses the relationship between the famous artist Rembrandt and the Jewish community.
Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the government's proposals to increase penalties for stone-throwing after a tragic death, questioning how to handle children pelting with dangerous projectiles during protests.
TLV1 is offering live coverage of Israel's elections with anchors Ilene Prusher and Gilad Halpern on Tuesday from 9-11 PM (Israel time) as exit polls are released and votes are counted, featuring correspondents at campaign headquarters and special reports on voter issues.
In this episode of 'The Collecting Jews' podcast, hosts Don and Noah, along with guest Judy Maltz, discuss the State Comptroller's report exposing the extravagant spending habits of Israel's first family.
Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the Unit 8200 'refuseniks' exposing Israeli intelligence practices, questioning if they were justified and why there is opposition from the moderate left.