Israel Studies

0 History Israel

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 9 Jul

In "Israel/Palestine in World Religions: Whose Palestine?" by S. Ilan Troen, the author delves into the complexities surrounding Israel's legitimacy, discussing secular and theological perspectives.

0 Education Israel

Investing in knowledge: The imperative for increased support for Israel studies and Jewish studies programs

eJewishPhilanthropy · 15 May

Israel studies and Jewish studies programs are highlighted as crucial fields within academia that offer profound insights into Jewish traditions, Israel's history and complexities, and global societal issues.

0 Israel Education

I teach Israel studies at NYU. We are importing the worst of Israel and Palestine to our campuses

Lihi Ben Shitrit in Forward · 29 Apr

Lihi Ben Shitrit, a professor of Israel studies at NYU, criticizes the adoption of extreme Israeli and Palestinian political discourses on U.S. campuses following recent events in the region.

0 Education Antisemitism

Ending his sit-in, UC Berkeley professor says campus response to antisemitism has improved

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 22 Mar

Israel studies professor Ron Hassner has concluded his two-week sit-in at UC Berkeley's office, satisfied with the commitments made by the university to address concerns regarding the safety of Jewish students on campus.

0 Education Antisemitism

Jewish Berkeley students are confronting pro-Palestinian protesters. Their professor is staging a sit-in instead.

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 11 Mar

Ron Hassner, the chair of Israel Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, is staging a one-man sit-in in his office to urge the university to address tensions among students amid protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Israel Education

G.O.A.T. Cholent!

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 29 Dec 2023

This article celebrates the fourth anniversary of The Cholent, a Jewish media platform, by providing a top 10 list of its most impactful stories from 2021 to 2023.

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Intifada 1.0

Tel Aviv Review · 6 Feb 2023

In this discussion, journalist and author Oren Kessler talks about his book "Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict."

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Israel Studies Has an Israel Problem

Sapir · 1 Aug 2022

Israel Studies and Jewish Studies programs within academia are facing a problem of bias and hostility towards Israel.

0 Israel History

A City in Text

Tel Aviv Review · 26 Jul 2021

Dr. Yair Wallach's book "A City in Fragments: Urban Texts in Modern Jerusalem" explores the evolution of text in late 19th and early 20th-century Jerusalem, from stone inscriptions to street names to business cards.

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A City in Text

Tel Aviv Review · 26 Jul 2021

In "A City in Fragments: Urban Texts in Modern Jerusalem," Dr. Yair Wallach analyzes the evolving significance of text in late 19th and early 20th century Jerusalem.

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The Crypto-Jews of the Mid-Atlantic

Tel Aviv Review · 13 Apr 2020

In his discussion of his book "Narratives from the Sephardic Atlantic," Ronnie Perelis, an expert in Sephardic Studies, delves into the lives of three Iberian crypto-Jews in the late 16th and 17th centuries.

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Judaism for Dummies?

Tel Aviv Review · 16 Mar 2020

In the podcast episode, Jess Olson, an Associate Professor at Yeshiva University, talks about his book "Jewish Culture: A Quick Immersion," questioning if the title implies a contradiction.

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In His Image

Tel Aviv Review · 27 Dec 2019

Dr. Tomer Persico, a religions scholar, delves into his upcoming book "The Image of God: The Idea that Changed the World and Judaism," exploring how the concept of humans being made in the image of God has influenced both Judaism and the world at large.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Jews as Political Football in Ukraine's War

Tel Aviv Review · 14 Oct 2019

Journalist Sam Sokol's book, "Putin's Hybrid War and the Jews: Antisemitism, Propaganda, and the Displacement of Ukrainian Jewry," explores how Jews became caught in the political crossfire during Ukraine's conflict with Russia.

0 Israel Literature

The Creative Soul of the Sad Zionist

Tel Aviv Review · 16 Sep 2019

In "Zionism and Melancholy, The Short Life of Israel Zarchi," Nitzan Lebovic delves into the world of an early Zionist poet, offering a multi-faceted exploration that combines literature, academia, and psychoanalysis.

0 Culture Israel

Not Just Another Cuppa Joe

Tel Aviv Review · 9 Sep 2019

In "A Rich Brew: How Cafs Created Modern Jewish Culture," Shachar Pinsker explores the significant role that coffee houses have played in shaping modern Jewish culture.

0 Culture Israel

Not Just Another Cuppa Joe

Tel Aviv Review · 9 Sep 2019

In "A Rich Brew: How Cafés Created Modern Jewish Culture," Shachar Pinsker explores the significant role of coffee houses in shaping modern Jewish culture.

0 Israel Culture

The Role of Social History and Anthropology in Telling the Story of Jerusalem

Tel Aviv Review · 26 Aug 2019

Dana Hercbergs, a scholar of folklore and anthropology, explores the significance of social history and anthropology in portraying the complex and multifaceted story of Jerusalem, a city both divided and unified.

0 Israel Politics

The “Panthers and Cubs” Edition

Promised Podcast · 15 Aug 2019

Israel Studies scholar Sara Hirschhorn, activist Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, and Noah Efron delve into important topics such as the evolution of Israel's Labor Party, a reevaluation of the settler movement, and debates on ethical behavior towards politicians.

0 Israel Politics

The “Panthers and Cubs” Edition

Promised Podcast · 15 Aug 2019

Israel Studies scholar Sara Hirschhorn, activist Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, and Noah Efron engage in discussions on various topics including the transformation of Israel's Labor Party, reconsidering perceptions of the settler movement, ethical considerations in dealing with political figures, and the need for reform in Israeli universities.

0 Holocaust Israel

Creating Killers

Tel Aviv Review · 12 Aug 2019

The debate surrounding the Holocaust often centers on whether it is a universal human issue or a specific atrocity committed by Germans against Jews.

0 Israel Gender/Identity

The Old/New Middle East

Tel Aviv Review · 1 Jul 2019

"The Diamond Setter" by Moshe Sakal is a novel that intertwines old Middle Eastern themes with contemporary Israel, exploring a blend of Jewish-Arab heritage, Israeli identity, cross-border relations, and homosexuality.

0 Israel Culture

Foot Nationalism: Hiking and Nation-Building in Israel

Tel Aviv Review · 29 Apr 2019

Dr. Shay Rabineau, a professor of Israel Studies, explores the connection between hiking and nation-building in Israel in his upcoming book.

0 Education Israel

Foot Nationalism: Hiking and Nation-Building in Israel

Tel Aviv Review · 29 Apr 2019

Dr. Shay Rabineau, an Assistant Professor of Israel Studies, explores the connection between hiking and nation-building in Israel in his upcoming book.

0 Education Politics

Not So Separate, Certainly Not Equal: A History of Partitions

Tel Aviv Review · 22 Oct 2018

Arie Dubnov, a professor at George Washington University, shares insights from his book "Partitions: A Transnational History of Twentieth-Century Territorial Separation" in an episode of the Tel Aviv Review supported by The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute and the Israel Institute.

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