Jewish Arab Relations

0 Israel Culture

The Rabbi Showing the Real Israel to the Arab World

Rabbi Elhanan Miller, a Jerusalem-based scholar and ordained Orthodox rabbi, is pioneering efforts to bridge understanding between the Israeli and Arab worlds by promoting open and educational dialogue about Judaism and Israeli society.

0 Communities Politics

"My perception of the Jews was constructed by Hassan Nasrallah, interview with Rawane Osman

Israel: State of a Nation · 23 Sep

Rawan Osman, a Syrian-Lebanese peace activist, shares her personal journey of overcoming entrenched perceptions of Jews, originally influenced by Hassan Nasrallah's narratives.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Michigan attorney general: Rashida Tlaib’s criticism is ‘antisemitic’

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 23 Sep

The public disagreement between Michigan's Attorney General Dana Nessel and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has intensified, with accusations of antisemitism and Islamophobia.

0 Communities Antisemitism

How Arabs See Israel | Syrian Activist on Learning to Love Zionists

Israel: State of a Nation · 18 Sep

In this enlightening discussion, Syrian activist Rawan Osman shares her personal journey from a deeply ingrained environment of antisemitism to discovering a diverse and instructive society in Israel.

0 Politics History

Yiddish Anarchists' Break Over Palestine - An exchange in the anarchist newspaper <em>Di fraye arbeter shtime</em> after the 1929 Hebron massacre offers a case study in Jewish discourse and political reaction after immense violence.

Eyshe Beirich in Jewish Currents · 10 May

An exchange in the anarchist newspaper "Di fraye arbeter shtime" following the 1929 Hebron massacre delves into Jewish discourse and political reactions.

0 Antisemitism Education

'If you see genocidal Jew-hatred spreading like wildfire, make sure to commit to fighting Islamophobia.'

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 5 May

The text discusses instances of anti-Israel protests on university campuses, highlighting support for Hamas, calls for Palestinian scholarships and jobs, and violent demonstrations, with some protesters affiliated with extremist groups.

0 History Israel

Rabbi Binyamin: Zionism’s Ultimate Contrarian

Tel Aviv Review · 18 Mar

Dr. Avi-Ram Tzoreff explores the life and ideas of Rabbi Binyamin, an unconventional Zionist thinker who advocated for a binational solution in Palestine.

0 History Politics

Colonizers? Communists? Czarists? | Haviv Rettig Gur on What Arabs Got Wrong About Jewish Refugees

Israel: State of a Nation · 29 Feb

Haviv Rettig Gur and Eylon Levy discuss conflicting historical narratives surrounding the creation of the state of Israel and attempt to clarify misunderstandings between Israelis and Palestinians.

0 Israel Politics

Shoshana: ‘It’s not even-handed when it comes to depicting Jewish victims of violence’

John Nathan in Jewish Chronicle · 22 Feb

"Shoshana," a film by director Michael Winterbottom, delves into the complexities of Jewish politics in British Mandate Palestine during the 1930s, through the character Shoshana Borochov, a member of Haganah.

0 Israel Politics

Lonely voice in a nasty jungle // No, we don’t eat people… or refuse peace

Avi Shafran in Ami · 14 Feb

Bassem Eid, a Palestinian Arab born in Jerusalem, had a negative perception of Jews as a child due to his aunt's claim that they ate humans.

0 Israel Television/Film

This Arab-Israeli high school comedy is the TV show about the conflict we all need right now

Mira Fox in Forward · 14 Dec 2023

"Madrasa" is a TV show created by Arab-Israeli TV writer Sayed Kashua that follows Arab and Jewish students at a bilingual school in Jerusalem.

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My Black and Jewish background has made me uniquely equipped to acknowledge the multiple truths of the Israel-Hamas war

Nora Berman in Forward · 22 Nov 2023

The author, who comes from a Black-Jewish background, reflects on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and their struggle to respond in a way that acknowledges the multiple truths at the center of the conflict.

0 Politics Israel

30 days, 3 pressure points - with Haviv Rettig Gur

Call Me Back · 6 Nov 2023

In this episode of Call Me Back, host Dan Senor and guest Haviv Rettig Gur discuss the current political and social climate in Israel, focusing on the ongoing war with Gaza, the resilience of Israeli society, and the shifting dynamics of Jewish-Arab relations within Israel.

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I was priced out of spiraling Jerusalem. I got a second lease on life in Haifa

Matthew Litman in Forward · 8 Mar 2023

The author discusses their experience of being priced out of Jerusalem and finding a new home in Haifa.

0 Israel Politics

Intifada 1.0

Tel Aviv Review · 6 Feb 2023

Oren Kessler, a journalist and author, delves into his new book "Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict," which explores a significant event in Jewish-Arab relations in Palestine and Israel.

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Intifada 1.0

Tel Aviv Review · 6 Feb 2023

In this discussion, journalist and author Oren Kessler talks about his book "Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict."

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

Award-winning Israeli film 'Cinema Sabaya' tells story of Jewish and Arab women

What Matters Now · 23 Dec 2022

"Cinema Sabaya," an Israeli film by Orit Fouks Rotem, explores the lives and interactions between Jewish and Arab women participating in a video workshop, challenging stereotypes and creating a portrayal of realistic feminine characters.

0 Music Culture

Israeli pop star songwriter brings his own message to latest single

What Matters Now · 9 Nov 2022

Eytan Peled, an Israeli singer-songwriter, discusses his journey from writing viral hits in Hebrew and English to incorporating Arabic into his music, with the aim of unifying Jewish and Arab communities.

0 Television/Film Politics

Israel's 2023 Oscar entry already feels like it's from another planet

PJ Grisar in Forward · 3 Nov 2022

"Cinema Sabaya," Israel's entry for the 2023 Oscars, examines the potential for cultural exchange and understanding among Jewish and Arab women through a filmmaking course.

0 Politics Israel

Winds of Change

Israel Policy Pod · 3 Jun 2021

This episode explores the groundbreaking political developments in Israel as a new coalition government, excluding Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud, is set to form.

0 Israel Culture

Israel On Air

Israel Policy Pod · 26 Jun 2020

This episode of Israel Policy Pod features a panel discussion on podcasting about Israel with insights from hosts and creators, including Mishy Harman from Israel Story and Dina Kraft from The Branch.

0 Culture Food

Food Festival Brings Jews And Arabs Together In Haifa

Forward · 23 Jan 2018

The A-Sham Arab Food Festival in Haifa, created by Nof Atamna-Ismaeel, a former Israeli Master Chef winner, serves as a cultural bridge between Jews and Arabs through culinary exploration.

0 Israel Communities

Legal Aliens: Middle-Class Arab Migration to Israeli Metropolitan Areas

Tel Aviv Review · 9 Oct 2017

Dr. Fahima Abbas, a postdoctoral fellow in geography at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, examines the migration of young and professional Arabs from Arab communities to Jewish urban areas in Israel.

0 Israel Politics

Jews (not?) welcome: The campus, the Negev, and Jerusalem

Promised Podcast · 14 May 2015

Allison, Don, and Ilene Prusher engage in a discussion covering three main topics: the BDS movement on American campuses targeting Israel post-Gaza War, a contentious high court ruling permitting the demolition of a Bedouin village in the Negev to make space for a new Jewish town, and reflections on Jerusalem Day amidst ongoing tensions in the city.

0 Politics Communities

Hope, Beauty, and Bus Lanes in Tel Aviv

Noah Efron in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

The text discusses the author's journey from idealism to disillusionment in Israel, starting with a desire to make a difference in the country but ending in a sense of cynicism and alienation towards politics and society.

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