Tag: Humanistic Values

Louisiana recently passed a bill requiring public classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, sparking concerns about the separation of religion and state.
The text discusses the relevance of the Bible to our values and its influence on the extreme polarization between the right and the left.
Jeremy Pressman in "The Sword is Not Enough" argues against the idea that using military force is the most effective approach to achieve concessions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In the novel "The Teacher" by Michal Ben Naftali, the author explores the lasting impact of collective trauma and memories that never fade.
"The Teacher" by Michal Ben Naftali delves into the enduring impact of collective trauma and memories that linger long after individuals pass away.
In his book "Social Mendelism: Genetics and the Politics of Race in Germany, 1900-1948", Prof. Amir Teicher from Tel Aviv University explores how a significant genetic theory from the 19th century was later coopted by a culture of racial categorization.
In this article, Professor Amos Morris-Reich discusses his book "Race and Photography: Racial Photography as Scientific Evidence 1876-1980."
Professor Menny Mautner from Tel Aviv University explores the history and challenges facing liberalism in Israel in his book "Liberalism in Israel: History, Problems and Contingencies."
In his book "Liberalism in Israel: History, Problems and Contingencies," Professor Menny Mautner explores the rise and current state of liberalism in Israeli politics.
In this brief article, Professor Ruth HaCohen-Pinczower highlights the significance of music in relation to power and politics.
Professor Ruth HaCohen-Pinczower explores the intersection of music and politics in the West, emphasizing the influence and significance of music in shaping societal narratives.
Dr. Gili Hammer, an anthropologist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, examines the intersection of blindness and gender in her book "Blindness through the Looking Glass: The Performance of Blindness, Gender, and the Sensory Body."
Paul Mendes-Flohr's biography, "Martin Buber: A Life of Faith and Dissent," delves into the life of the Jewish philosopher Martin Buber, tracing his evolution from a cosmopolitan intellectual in the Habsburg empire to a prominent figure of political dissent in Israel.
In "Martin Buber: A Life of Faith and Dissent," Paul Mendes-Flohr delves into the life of Jewish philosopher Martin Buber, tracing his trajectory from a multilingual intellectual in the declining Habsburg empire to a critic of the Israeli government.
Dr. Zohar Maor, a history lecturer at Bar Ilan University and co-editor of "Nationalism and Secularization," explores fresh perspectives on the core of political modernity while revisiting traditional ideas.
Dr. Zohar Maor, a history lecturer at Bar Ilan University and co-editor of the book "Nationalism and Secularization," reviews new perspectives on political modernity and reexamines older ideas on the subject.
Dr. Rachel Mesch, a professor at Yeshiva University, talks about her new book "Before Trans: Three Gender Stories from Nineteenth-Century France" in an episode of the Tel Aviv Review.
Dr. Rachel Mesch, a professor at Yeshiva University, talks about her book "Before Trans: Three Gender Stories from Nineteenth-Century France" on the Tel Aviv Review.
Adeena Sussman's popular Israeli cookbook "Sababa" has garnered widespread attention for its seamless blend of personal anecdotes and diverse recipes, reflecting her life in Israel and the country's multicultural culinary landscape.
Adeena Sussman's popular Israeli cookbook, Sababa, has gained widespread acclaim for its seamless blend of storytelling and diverse recipes that reflect her life in Israel and its multicultural culinary scene.
In Colum McCann's novel "Apeirogon," the profound pain of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is explored through a unique literary approach.
Colum McCann's latest novel, Apeirogon, delves into the profound pain in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a unique literary approach.
Dr. Kfir Cohen Lustig from The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute discusses his book on Israeli and Palestinian literature in the context of globalization and the Marxist tradition in literary criticism, offering a fresh perspective on these works.
Dr. Kfir Cohen Lustig, Academic Director at The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, delves into Israeli and Palestinian literature in his book, emphasizing the importance of the Marxist tradition in literary critique to illuminate globalization's impact.
Rabbi Hara Person, the head of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, is involved in a new book called Deepening the Dialogue, focusing on American Jews and Israelis envisioning the Jewish Democratic State.