Tag: Israeli Music

The text discusses various important topics such as President Trump's decision to stop American aid for Palestinian refugees, the increase in homeschooled children in Israel, reflections on key events and figures of the previous year, and American rabbis' dilemmas in addressing Israel on Rosh Hashanah.
Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Naomi Zeveloff discuss significant topics including Trump cutting funding for Palestinian refugees, a surge in homeschooled Israeli children, reflections on the past year, and the challenge of American rabbis addressing Israel this Rosh Hashanah.
Netta Barzilai, winner of Israel's Next Star competition, will represent Israel in the 63rd Eurovision competition with a powerful song by Doron Medley and Stav Beger.
In a live discussion featuring Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman, topics of significance are explored, such as the concept of the "New Poor" in Israel as identified by Professor Amia Leiblich, the potential for American Jewish donors to leverage their contributions to influence societal changes in Israel, and personal reflections on critiquing Israel while choosing to reside there.
In a discussion led by Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Haaretz journalist Allison Kaplan Sommer, three main topics were covered: the controversy surrounding an Israeli musician who covered his eyes with duct tape to avoid seeing women dancing, the challenge faced by Israel's Left in convincing others of their patriotism, and the diminishing importance of Hanukkah in Israel, once considered a significant Zionist holiday.
In this podcast episode titled "The Lanyard, Color War and Rocket Propelled Grenades: The Things I Learned at Camp Edition," Noah, Dahlia Scheindlin, and Naomi Zeveloff discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu's attempts to reduce the number of ministers needed to declare war in Israel, likened to Strangelovean megalomania.
In this episode of The Promised Podcast, Allison, Noah, and Gilad Halpern discuss Benjamin Netanyahu's use of the fake news narrative as a defense strategy, questioning whether Israelis believe in a media conspiracy against the Prime Minister.
The discussion covers three significant topics: unethical medical experiments on Yemeni Jewish babies in the 1950s, American Jewish activists engaging in political action in Israel leading to some tensions with Israeli Leftists, and a proposal suggesting the appointment of experts instead of politicians as cabinet ministers.
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the significance of recent developments in Palestinian diplomacy under President Trump, including optimism from President Abbas, Hamas's readiness for territorial compromise, and Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike.
In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah talk about the concept of "Alt-Zionism" and the comparisons made between White Supremacists' ethno-state dreams and Zionism.
In "The Enemies of the State Edition," Noah and Miriam delve into three main topics in Israel.
In "The Triumphs of Benjamin Netanyahu" edition, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss Netanyahu's successful foreign policy impacting Israel amid challenging times, challenging perceptions of the Israeli Left towards him.
In this discussion, Allison, Don, and Noah cover the topics of Brexit and its implications on Israeli politics, the differing perspectives of secular and religious Israelis towards the founding fathers of the country, and the lasting impact of the Entebbe rescue on Israel as it marks its fortieth anniversary.
The "Four Sons for a New Generation" edition discusses modern interpretations of the four sons from the Midrash, aligning them with contemporary archetypes.
Avraham Halfi, a lesser-known but influential Israeli poet whose works were often sung by Arik Einstein, is the subject of the recent documentary "Chayav melei shir: sipuro shel Avraham Halfi."
In the podcast episode "The Other Side of Israel," Noah and guest Sandy Fox explore the diverse Israeli music scene as a reprieve from troubling news.
In this discussion, Allison, Don, and Noah cover significant topics including the cancellation of a Charlie Hebdo event by Israeli bookstore Steimatzky, the merger of Arab parties in Israel, and the state of Israeli politics leading up to the 2015 elections.
In the discussed episode titled "Press, Profs & Passports," the conversation revolves around the Israeli press's effectiveness, the involvement of academics and intellectuals in Israeli politics, and the nuanced implications of dual citizenship.
In a recent discussion, Allison, Don, Eilon, and Noah reflect on the events following PM Ariel Sharon's proposal for unilateral withdrawal from Gaza ten years ago, including the complexities of Israeli politics and the intense surveillance faced by Israeli workers.
Hadag Nahash, a prominent Israeli hip-hop band founded in Jerusalem in 1996, is known for its self-aggrandizing lyrics, social critiques, and unique use of Hebrew literary traditions in their songs.