Tag: Israeli Identity

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.
Dr. Hadas Cohen, a post-doctoral fellow, examines how Israeli identity is shaped by deviations from it, focusing on the case of Tali Fahima, labeled a "traitress."
Prof. Anita Shapira discusses her newly published biography on David Ben-Gurion, Israel's first prime minister, with host Gilad Halpern, shedding light on the life of the iconic leader.
"Life on Sandpaper" by Yoram Kaniuk is a fictional memoir detailing the author's time in 1950s bohemian New York, filled with encounters with famous figures like Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Marlon Brando, and James Dean.