Tag: Humanistic Values

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."
Eileen Barker, a prominent sociologist of religion visiting Israel, discusses the role of religion in society with the Tel Aviv Review.
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."
Dr. Felicia Waldman, a professor at the University of Bucharest, delves into the history of Romanian Jewry at the junction of Eastern and Western influences.
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. Shlomo Fischer from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem's School of Education delves into the Temple Mount Faithful movement, examining the changing rationales of right-wing fringe groups advocating to access the Temple Mount since the 1970s.
In his memoir "No Country For Jewish Liberals," journalist Larry Derfner reflects on his and Israel's ideological evolution since his move to Israel in 1985.
Rabbi Jeffrey Saks, a series editor at the SY Agnon Library at Toby Press, talks about the upcoming release of a 15-volume collection of stories by the renowned Israeli author, some of which will be published in English for the first time.
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. Talia Sagiv, a sociologist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, explores the challenges faced by young Israelis of mixed Ashkenazi and Sephardi descent in her book "On the Fault Line: Israelis of Mixed Ethnicity."
Playwright and director Noemi Schlosser is working on a documentary film called The Youth of 1948, aiming to capture the personal narratives of the few remaining survivors of Israel's War of Independence.
Journalist and author Adam LeBor talks about his new spy thriller novels starring Yael Azoulay, a UN secret agent and former Israeli spy known as the "Israeli female James Bond."
Sarah Kreimer, an Israeli-American activist, recently released her memoir delving into the challenges and progress of Jewish-Arab dialogue in Israel over the past 35 years.
Dr. Daniel Lee, a Second World War historian at the University of Sheffield, explores the unique situation of Jews in France and its North African colonies during the Nazi occupation post the 1940 defeat.
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.
Robert Goldenberg, a Professor Emeritus of Judaic Studies, explores Jewish rituals from the Hellenistic and Roman eras, highlighting that contemporary practicing Jews would likely not recognize these ancient practices.
Aaron Henne, from Theatre Dybbuk in Los Angeles, explores the process of bringing Jewish texts to life on stage and ensuring their accessibility to a broad audience.
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.
Dr. Ruvi Ziegler, a law lecturer at the University of Reading, examines Israel's treatment of African asylum seekers, noting their impact on Israel's migration law.
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.