Tag: Israeli History

"June Zero," directed by Jake Paltrow, offers a unique perspective on the 1961 trial and 1962 execution of Nazi Adolf Eichmann by focusing on Israelis around the trial.
Benny Morris, a prominent Israeli historian, has shifted to the right politically over the years, and remains a crucial figure in understanding Israel's history and current issues.
Professor Benny Morris, a prominent Israeli historian known for revolutionizing Israeli historiography, especially regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, shares his views on various pressing issues in Israeli history and politics.
"The Jews Are Coming," a popular sketch comedy show in Israel, known for its irreverent humor about Jewish history, took a serious turn in response to the current challenges facing Israelis.
The text discusses common misconceptions and historical facts about Israeli history.
OpenDor Media, led by Noam Weissman, aims to engage young people in Jewish and Israeli topics through Unpacked, offering videos, podcasts, and articles that provide balanced perspectives on issues like Israel, the Middle East conflict, and anti-Semitism.
To effectively defend Israel, it is essential to have a clear goal, acknowledge Palestinian suffering while highlighting Hamas' actions, avoid political entanglements, and simplify arguments when discussing the situation.
The video discusses the controversial group Neturei Karta and questions whether they truly represent authentic Judaism according to the worldwide organized Jewish community.
Several TV shows offer insights into Israeli history, culture, and politics, shedding light on aspects such as the British mandate's impact on the Middle East in "Birth of a Conflict," the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in "Fauda," pre-state Jewish life in Jerusalem in "Beauty Queen of Jerusalem," mandatory IDF service among Orthodox soldiers in "Commandments," and societal tensions in "Our Boys" which touches on current events in Israeli society.
This article presents four conversations that can help people understand and think critically about the Israel-Hamas war.
Zionism is a complex term that cannot simply be discarded, despite its controversial nature.
In the final episode of Unorthodox for 2023, the podcast delves into various Jewish topics.
This article discusses the importance of asking questions and challenging assumptions when it comes to understanding Israel, Zionism, and Israelis.
An increasing number of Haredi, or ultra-Orthodox, Jews in Israel are volunteering to serve in the IDF, bridging the divide between the Haredi community and secular society.
Meir Soloveichik discusses the current polarization in Israel and whether it is unprecedented or reminiscent of past divisions in the nation's history.
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the challenges of the past year in Israeli history, reflecting on Jewish theology and psyche that influenced it.
This article discusses the need to engage younger Jews in a more personal and individualized way when it comes to Israel advocacy.
"Golda" is a film that portrays the life of Golda Meir, Israel's first and only female prime minister, focusing on her leadership during the Yom Kippur War.
The film "Golda" by director Guy Nattiv is not a traditional biopic or war movie.
Israeli director Guy Nattiv discusses his new film 'Golda,' which focuses on Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir during the 1973 Yom Kippur War.
During the summer break, a series called "Conversations We Love" features highlights from compelling interviews, including one with respected "Uvda" anchor Ilana Dayan discussing a significant judicial revolution in Israeli history.
Martin Indyk, former US ambassador to Israel, expresses deep concern over the current split in Israel caused by the judicial overhaul.
Dr. Rob Geist Pinfold, a lecturer at Durham University, explores the topic of territorial withdrawals in his book "Understanding Territorial Withdrawals: Israeli Occupations and Exits."
In the first letter, the writer discusses the importance of an outsider's perspective in Israeli politics and policy-making.
A new podcast called "Signed, Sealed, Delivered?" explores the legacy of the 37 signatories of Israel's Declaration of Independence.