Tag: Israeli

Zeev Buium, a talented young ice hockey player, has the potential to be the NHL's next Jewish star.
The text discusses the conflation of "Israeli" with "Jewish Israeli" in public discourse, highlighting that the term often excludes Palestinian citizens and non-citizen Palestinians under Israeli control.
Exploring the historical reasons behind why modern-day Israel was previously called Palestine and its inhabitants referred to as Palestinians, including Jews.
A swim team in Jerusalem, consisting of both Israeli and Palestinian members, had always avoided discussing politics in order to foster unity.
The author of this commentary criticizes The New York Times for what they perceive as biased coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
An Israeli project that aims to connect secular Jews to their religious heritage is gaining popularity.
In October 2021, Hamas carried out a massacre that claimed the lives of over 1,200 Israelis.
The debate over the authenticity of a letter written by an Israeli hostage to her Hamas captors highlights the ongoing narrative battle and quest for moral superiority between opposing sides in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The author reflects on their experiences during the recent conflict in Israel and Gaza.
The Etgar Quiz number 245 covers various questions about Jewish history and traditions.
The author reflects on the tragic situation of a young Israeli trapped by Hamas, who sends a heartbreaking message to his family expressing love and sorrow.
An Israeli man has been freed by Turkey after being held in custody for over a month on suspicion of attempting to smuggle a historical artifact out of the country.
In a podcast by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Linda Gradstein, and Noah Efron, three main topics are discussed: the shooting of Palestinian Al-Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, the challenges faced by a government without a majority, and the implications of a flawed climate bill.
In this discussion, Sally Abed, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron cover various topics including the cyclic nature of violence and calm periods, Israel's decision to end the mask mandate despite ongoing COVID cases, and the idea of having a Holocaust Day that is both Jewish and Israeli.
The article discusses the different ways in which Hanukkah is celebrated and understood in Israel and North America.
Ala Dakka, a 25-year-old actor who recently starred in the hit TV series Fauda, discusses his approach to acting and his identity as both Palestinian and Israeli.
After immigrating to America from Tel Aviv with limited funds, the couple found themselves struggling financially, using most of their money for rent.
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaid declared himself president amid economic turmoil in Venezuela, once one of Latin America's most prosperous countries.
Gal Gadot is set to star as Jewish actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr in an upcoming TV series for Showtime.
Noad Lahat, an Israeli MMA fighter, reflects on his Jewish identity, upbringing, and decision to balance his athletic career with defending Israel.
In this episode, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the controversy surrounding the Israeli Ministry of Education's decision to exclude a book from the high school curriculum due to its "racy" themes.
Dr. Michal Segal Arnold, a lawyer and political scientist, shares her experience living for a year as the only non-Indian in Reservation Prairie Island in south-east Minnesota as part of her research on the American Indian Movement.
Frances Alenikoff, a dancer who passed away at 91, was known for her unique fusion of Israeli, Hasidic, Russian, and Afro-Caribbean influences in her performances with her company Aviv.
Israeli linguist Ghilad Zuckerman argues that the term "Israeli" is more appropriate than "Hebrew" for the language spoken in Israel, describing it as a hybrid of Semitic and Indo-European elements influenced by various languages.