Tag: Jerusalem

"Hill 24 Doesn't Answer" is a landmark Israeli film about the country's War of Independence.
This text is a personal reflection on the experience of grief and loss.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss various topics, including a potential law in Israel to disqualify Prime Minister Netanyahu due to felony charges, the use of autonomous robot soldiers on the Gaza border, and the reimagining of the Diaspora Museum into Anu: The Museum of the Jewish People.
In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss several important topics.
The article discusses the history of the modern Templar organization, which was founded in Germany in the mid-19th century as a pious Protestant sect called the Deutscher Tempel.
Season 3 of the Israeli show "Shtisel" delves into complex and compelling themes such as abortion, mental health, and the divide between Ashkenazim and Mizrahim, in addition to the familiar themes of grief, parenting, and love.
An American remake of the popular Israeli show Shtisel has been announced, but it seems to bear little resemblance to the original.
This deeply personal account describes a couple's difficult journey when faced with the news that their unborn child has a chromosomal abnormality and will face numerous challenges.
New York Times Jerusalem Bureau Chief, David Halbfinger, reflects on the past four years in Israel, the Palestinian Territories, and American foreign policy.
Aharon Appelfeld, a Jewish writer, reflects on the state of the world in 2016, lamenting the loss of a central authority and the fragmentation of society into provinces.
Ray McGuire, a prominent Black banking executive and former vice chairman at Citigroup, is running for New York City mayor.
"The War of Return: How Western Indulgence of the Palestinian Dream Has Obstructed the Path to Peace" by Adi Schwartz and Einat Wilf is a book that challenges the prevailing narrative of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In a discussion by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron, they touch on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's paradoxical stance on new elections in Israel, while Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz's voting behavior contrasts with his preferences, possibly leading to further elections.
In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss three main topics.
The author reflects on their ideal synagogue, which is characterized by solitude and minimal distractions.
The tradition of breaking a glass at the end of a Jewish wedding ceremony has multiple origins and symbolic meanings.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the impact of American politics on Israeli politics, highlighting the division among Jews globally into Trump supporters and opponents.
The article explores the biblical narrative's view of cities and their founders.
The author argues that Turkey, under President Erdogan, is becoming a threat to Europe and the wider Mediterranean region.
During the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate, a fly landing on Mike Pence's head led to comparisons with a Talmudic tale involving the Emperor Titus.
W.H. Auden, a famous poet, had a strong connection to Jewish culture and people.
In this article from The Times of Israel, the editor Miriam Herschlag attends protests in Jerusalem with her daughter.
The Times of Israel's Miriam Herschlag participates in the ongoing protests in Jerusalem with her daughter as a guide.
In this edition of Reflections on the Revolution in Jerusalem, the hosts discuss the drop in trust in Israeli leaders and ongoing protests outside Prime Minister Netanyahu's house.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss the declining trust in Israeli leaders, ongoing protests outside PM Netanyahu's house, and the legacy of the Gaza withdrawal.