Israeli Identity

0 Communities Culture

This support group for Israeli expats in New York offers Hebrew and hugs

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 11 Oct

The Israeli Hug Center at New York's Congregation Rodeph Sholom provides a support network for Israeli expats in New York, established after the Hamas attacks in October 2023.

0 Sports Culture

Can a Olympic gold medal get you in to all places? Find out with Olympic champion Tom Reuveny

Israel: State of a Nation · 10 Oct

The episode features Israeli Olympic champion Tom Reuveny, exploring the privileges and recognition that come with winning an Olympic gold medal.

0 Television/Film Culture

This Israeli Dancer and Her Dog Came Second in this Season of ‘America’s Got Talent’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 25 Sep

Roni Sagi and her dog, Rhythm, made history as the first Israeli contestants to reach second place in "America's Got Talent."

0 Politics Israel

The Liberal vs. Conservative Debate in Israel

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 30 Jun

The text discusses the liberal vs. conservative debate within Israel, focusing on the perspectives of Israeli Jews and Jewish Israelis.

0 Jewish Law Leadership

With a new leader and revamped strategy, it’s a second coming for Jews for Jesus

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 3 Jun

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.

0 Art Politics

A Cooper Union art student’s paintings recall her Israeli family’s roots in a community shattered on Oct. 7

Julia Gergely in JTA · 11 Mar

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.

0 Literature Israel

English readers get their first taste of ‘the finest living author writing in Hebrew’

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 10 Mar

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.

0 Israel Gender/Identity

For Israelis on the frontlines, ‘what is a good future to look forward to?’

Forward Staff in Forward · 7 Mar

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.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Championing Hope in a Time of War

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 25 Feb

Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver, dedicated to Arab-Jewish partnership and peace, was tragically killed by Hamas terrorists.

0 Politics Communities

What Happens When You Teach at Columbia and Reject Hamas

Shai Davidai in Tablet · 14 Feb

The author discusses their experience of speaking out against Hamas and student organizations that support it while teaching at Columbia University.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Critics slammed Harvard's antisemitism czar for his new book. He says he's been misunderstood

Irene Katz Connelly in Forward · 6 Feb

Harvard professor Derek Penslar faced criticism for his book "Zionism: An Emotional State," which explores the emotions that have influenced Zionist thought and practice.

0 Antisemitism Education

Mending a broken Jewish story

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy · 5 Feb

The article discusses the current global Jewish crisis and the need for educators to help mend the broken Jewish narrative for the next generation.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Anti-Israelism

Jonathan Karp in Jewish Review of Books · 23 Jan

Anti-Israelism is a prejudice against all things Israeli, which should not be confused with hatred of Jews.

0 Israel Culture

Inside the Israeli Psyche: 5 Hebrew Sayings That Say It All

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 26 Dec 2023

This article explores five Hebrew sayings that offer insight into the Israeli psyche.

0 Holocaust Israel

Hip Israeli designers embrace Stars of David after Oct. 7

Odeya Rosenband in Forward · 15 Dec 2023

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.

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Avi Shlaim’s Fantasy Land

Benny Morris in Tablet · 26 Sep 2023

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.

0 Communities Culture

What Matters Now to counselor Yishai Mogilner: Being Israeli at a US summer camp

What Matters Now · 31 Aug 2023

Yishai Mogilner shares his experiences as an Israeli counselor at Camp Ramah in the Poconos, emphasizing the unique cultural exchanges between American and Israeli participants.

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As American as Augie March

Michael Weingrad in Jewish Review of Books · 10 Jul 2023

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.

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As Israel turns 75, I remember what I had to sacrifice to become a 'good Israeli'

Nora Berman in Forward · 25 Apr 2023

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."

0 Literature Culture

Night at Meron

Yossi Schweig in Tablet · 18 May 2022

S. Yizhar, a pioneering figure in Hebrew literature, published his first story in 1938, marking a shift in Israeli literary circles as it reflected the perspective of Israeli-born Jewish writers eager to develop a new identity in contrast to the Diaspora.

0 Holocaust Israel

The “What Do We Need to Know?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 10 Feb 2022

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss the use of Pegasus spyware by police on various individuals, causing shock, outrage, and concern.

0 Israel Politics

The “Bodies of Evidence & Evidence of Bodies” Edition

Promised Podcast · 5 Aug 2021

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.

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The “Bodies of Evidence & Evidence of Bodies” Edition

Promised Podcast · 5 Aug 2021

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.

0 Politics Israel

The “Unity is the Thing We Seek” Edition

Promised Podcast · 22 Apr 2021

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.

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The “Unity is the Thing We Seek” Edition

Promised Podcast · 22 Apr 2021

In this episode, the hosts discuss three main topics.

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Tag: Israeli Identity