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Tag: Israeli Heritage

0 Culture Gender/Identity

‘Tap Dancing on Everest’

Stewart Kampel in Hadassah · 11 Dec 2024

Dr. Mimi Zieman's memoir, "Tap Dancing on Everest," recounts her incredible journey as a young medical student and the sole woman on an expedition attempting a new ascent on Mount Everest without sherpas or oxygen.

0 Antisemitism Art

The boycotting of Gal Gadot isn’t ‘anti-war’ - it’s antisemitic, anti-progressive, and anti-human

Jewish Chronicle · 13 Aug 2024

In a post-October 7 world, there has been a rise in anti-Israel and anti-Jewish sentiments disguised as progressive activism.

0 Sports Antisemitism

US wrestling phenom Amit Elor has overcome personal tragedy and online antisemitism. Now, she will vie for gold in Paris.

Aimee Berg in JTA · 4 Aug 2024

Amit Elor, a highly successful wrestler, has faced personal tragedies, including the loss of family members and online antisemitism.

0 Culture

Sky’s the Limit

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 8 Jul 2024

El Al, the Israeli national carrier, underwent a rebranding in 2020 to cater to the frum (Orthodox Jewish) community after facing financial losses.

0 Politics Leadership

Biden nominates Rahm Emanuel to be ambassador to Japan

Forward · 22 Aug 2021

President Joe Biden has nominated Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and Obama’s chief of staff, to serve as the ambassador to Japan.

0 Education Israel

Dig this: Community archaeology in Israel

Tel Aviv Review · 20 May 2016

Dr. Itzick Shai, an archaeologist from Ariel University in Israel, discusses the community-focused archaeology project at Tel Burna on a podcast.