Tag: Israeli Identity

Aaron Abramson, a former Israeli army member and believer in Jesus as the Messiah, has been appointed as the CEO of Jews for Jesus, making him the first Israeli to lead the organization known for its Christian missionary efforts to convert Jews.
Darya Arad, a Cooper Union art student, created a series of paintings based on her Israeli family's connection to Kibbutz Nahal Oz following a Hamas attack on southern Israel in October 2023.
Israeli author Maya Arad's collection "The Hebrew Teacher" introduces English readers to her poignant novellas, set in the U.S. and centered on Israeli characters grappling with issues of Jewishness, Israeliness, and family dynamics.
A young Israeli who was called up for reserve duty after the Oct. 7 terror attack in Israel reflects on the impact of his military service near the Lebanon border.
Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver, dedicated to Arab-Jewish partnership and peace, was tragically killed by Hamas terrorists.
The author discusses their experience of speaking out against Hamas and student organizations that support it while teaching at Columbia University.
Harvard professor Derek Penslar faced criticism for his book "Zionism: An Emotional State," which explores the emotions that have influenced Zionist thought and practice.
The article discusses the current global Jewish crisis and the need for educators to help mend the broken Jewish narrative for the next generation.
Anti-Israelism is a prejudice against all things Israeli, which should not be confused with hatred of Jews.
This article explores five Hebrew sayings that offer insight into the Israeli psyche.
Since the terror attack on October 7, Israelis and diaspora Jews have begun embracing and reinventing the Star of David as a symbol of pride and identity.
The article discusses Avi Shlaim's book, "Three Worlds: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew", which intertwines his personal story with the history of Iraq and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Maya Arad's novel "Shanim tovot" is a collection of annual Jewish New Years letters written by Leah Zuckerman over five decades, chronicling her life in America and her attempts to maintain a connection with her Israeli roots.
In this op-ed, Orly Noy, an Iranian-born Mizrahi political activist and journalist, reflects on her experiences as an immigrant to Israel and discusses the sacrifices she has made to assimilate and become a "good Israeli."
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss the use of Pegasus spyware by police on various individuals, causing shock, outrage, and concern.
Times of Israel Ops & Blogs editor Miriam Herschlag, Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, and Noah Efron discuss the prohibition of using improperly obtained evidence in Israeli courts.
In a recent discussion on The Times of Israel, Miriam Herschlag, Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, and Noah Efron covered the topics of the admissibility of evidence in Israeli courts, the representation of Israeli identity through the Olympics and a documentary about life on a kibbutz.
In this episode, the hosts discuss three main topics.
In this episode, Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Miriam Herschlag discuss the importance of unity in Israeli politics, particularly focusing on opposition leader Yair Lapid's call for a National Unity Government that includes right, left, and center parties.
In this podcast episode titled "The What is Israeli? Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron explore various topics including the recent coalition agreement between PM Netanyahu and Lieutenant-General Benny Gantz, the public sentiment towards COVID-19 deaths in Israel compared to other countries, and the concept of Israeli identity as the country celebrates its 72nd birthday.
In the "What is Israeli?"
Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Miriam Herschlag discuss the potential of Palestinian-Israeli parties joining the ruling coalition, the New Right Party's campaign integrating Judaism, Israeli identity, and right-wing politics, and the ethical dilemma of assisting a friend in moving to a West Bank settlement.
In a podcast discussion by Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Miriam Herschlag, they explore significant topics, including Likud's contradictory statements on settlements in Palestinian territories at the end of 2017.
In this edition, Noah, Don, and Allison discuss various topics.
Prof. Haim Yacobi discusses his book "Israel and Africa: A Genealogy of Moral Geography" with host Gilad Halpern, exploring how Israel's historical connections with Africa have influenced its identity and space.