Tag: Israeli Culture

In a recent discussion, Sally Abed, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron cover topics including the politics of memory in cemeteries, the implications of a video made by Ashkenazi teens depicting stereotypes about Sefaradim, and the cultural impact of a new duet by deceased Yemenite singers created through AI.
In this episode, Noah Efron and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss two important topics: the judicial reform in Israel and the significance of Hayim Nahman Bialik, Israel's National Poet, on the 150th anniversary of his birth.
Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron explore the impact of the 2022 elections on Israel, questioning if it signals a lasting change.
In this episode of "The Falcon & the Falconer," hosts Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss two important topics: the potential significance of the 2022 elections in Israel and the question of whether two people can opt for a rabbi instead of a judge in settling a dispute.
Dr. Yofi Tirosh warns that Israel's new far-right government, supported by ultra-Orthodox parties, poses a threat to the rights of Israeli women.
In this podcast discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron examine two topics of significance.
"Recording History: Jews, Muslims, and Music across Twentieth-Century North Africa" by Christopher Silver explores the forgotten history of Jewish musicians in the Maghreb region during the first half of the 20th century.
In a podcast episode discussing the significance of Yom Haatzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, a group consisting of Allison, Don, Ohad, Amit, Linda, Jeremy, and Noah reflect on what the occasion means to them as Israel marks its 74th anniversary.
In this discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron cover a range of topics.
The text follows the lives of two teenagers, Daphne and David, as they navigate their aspirations, dreams, and challenges.
The article discusses the creation and significance of "Ingathering of the Exiles Day" in Israel.
Israeli superstar Sarit Hadad made waves by releasing a new song, "Ahava kmo Shelanu," with a music video subtly hinting at her relationship with a woman, although she did not explicitly come out as gay or lesbian.
This article discusses how it took forty years before the first song about the Holocaust was written in Israel.
Sally Abed, Noah Efron, and Tel Aviv Review host Gilad Halpern explore topics like government intervention through taxation to promote socially desirable behavior, the challenges of teaching themes like coexistence and decency, and a film depicting life in ultra-Orthodox Bnei Brak during the pandemic which challenges stereotypes.
In this episode of Unorthodox, Israeli actress Shira Haas, known for her roles in "Unorthodox" and "Shtisel," discusses learning English through TV watching, responding to criticism of "Unorthodox's" portrayal of Orthodox Judaism, and her upcoming role as Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Sally Abed, and Noah Efron engage in a lively discussion on various significant topics including insights into Israel's new government coalition's plans and tensions, Benjamin Netanyahu's legacy, and Israeli societal discomfort with nudity.
The 73rd edition of a publication celebrates Yom Ha-Atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, by sharing personal stories about its significance and featuring classic Israeli songs performed by a new generation.
Israeli folk dancing has gone global during the COVID-19 pandemic as dancers from all over the world come together virtually on Zoom.
In this discussion led by Times of Israel Ops & Blogs Editor Miriam Herschlag, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron, the topics covered include the Israeli government's nine-stage plan to exit the Covid lockdown, concerns about a perceived decline in civility among Israelis, a controversial ad equating animal abuse with Treblinka, and the debate over whether Jewish actress Gal Gadot should be allowed to play Cleopatra in a film.
Amos Oz's memoir, A Tale of Love and Darkness, was able to re-endeared him to readers around the world, despite its uneven literary texture and lack of structure.
In this episode of The Tel Aviv Review, the hosts discuss various topics.
Dr. Shay Rabineau, a professor of Israel Studies, explores the connection between hiking and nation-building in Israel in his upcoming book.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the following topics: a left-wing Tel Aviv resident's eye-opening encounters with settlers in Tekoa, raising questions about the portrayal of settlers as human and humane; concerns among Israeli parents about the attention given to children with disabilities in educational settings; and Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to postpone a bill that would require opting-in for access to pornography in Israel, sparking a debate on internet regulation.
Translator Jessica Cohen, who shared the 2017 Man Booker International Prize with David Grossman for translating "A Horse Walks into a Bar," discusses the complexities of translating Hebrew literature.
In episode 132 of Sabra Cadabra, the Unorthodox podcast celebrates 70 years of Israeli food, music, and culture for Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's independence day.