Tag: Protest

The Israeli economy is experiencing significant negative effects as a result of Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposed judicial reforms.
In this episode, Jewish scholars Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the implications of Prime Minister Netanyahu's plans to weaken the judiciary in Israel.
The podcast episode "From Washington To Jerusalem" features guest Thomas Friedman discussing the recent judicial reform in Israel and the international attention it has garnered, along with the US reception to the changes.
The aftermath of the January 6th Capitol riot continues, with some protesters in prison and awaiting trial, while others have recently been arrested.
In this episode of the Salt & Pfeffer podcast, Noah Efron and Miriam Herschlag discuss two important topics.
Noah Efron and Miriam Herschlag discuss the controversy surrounding Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to allow a homophobic party leader control over school enrichment programs.
Benjamin Dichter, known for his role as a spokesman for the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, reflects on the protest's impact, highlighting the removal of COVID vaccine mandates and the ArriveCan app as successes.
The podcast discusses the recent direct action protests at the homes of Supreme Court justices and questions whether such protests might harm or help the pro-Roe cause.
In this opinion piece, the author expresses her shock and anger at activists who are calling for the globalizing of the intifada, viewing it as a demand for violence rather than peace.
Peoples Park in Berkeley has a complex history as a politically charged and historically significant site.
Palestinians are protesting throughout the West Bank in response to the death of anti-corruption activist Nizar Banat, who died while in the custody of the Palestinian Authority (PA).
In this discussion, Sally Abed, Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida, and Noah Efron cover three main topics.
The editorial by Jodi Rudoren reflects on the power of collective screams as a form of protest and expression in the face of systemic issues.
The publication of Woody Allen's memoir "Apropos of Nothing" by Hachette Book Group was canceled after about 75 staff members protested, leading to a spontaneous walkout in response to the controversial decision to release the book.
The author describes her experience being protested at Bard College for being a Jew during a conference on racism and anti-Semitism.
In the aftermath of the Pittsburgh massacre, the author chose to spend Shabbat attending a debate between David Frum and Steve Bannon instead of going to synagogue as part of a call to resist populism.
Peter Beinart recounts his experience of being detained and interrogated at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel due to his political activities, including participating in a protest in Hebron.
The episode of AJC Passport discusses the recent violence in Gaza, questioning whether it is a protest, assault, media ploy, or a combination.
Sarah Brammer-Shlay, a member of the IfNotNow movement, highlights the need to address a moral crisis within the Jewish community regarding the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
In a discussion on the "Women's Ways of Protest" edition of the Tel Aviv Review, the hosts reflect on the director of B'Tselem urging the UN Security Council to take action against Israel to end the Occupation, the effectiveness of women's peace activism as seen in the Women Wage Peace organization's recent "March of Hope," and a study exploring why many Israelis unfriended others on Facebook during the 2014 Gaza War due to differing views being expressed authentically online.
Protesters gathered at a Whole Foods store to oppose CEO John Mackey's connection with former rabbi Marc Gafni, who has been accused of abuses of power, including molestation.
Israeli expatriates in the U.K., organized by the new Israeli Forum Task Force, made a political statement by protesting outside the Qatari Embassy in London over Qatar's sponsorship of Hamas and the 2022 World Cup.
The text discusses the aftermath of the uprising in Egypt, focusing on the symbolism of protesters cleaning up Tahrir Square as a sign of a desire for a new civic responsibility.
The article discusses whether Occupy Wall Street is anti-Semitic, particularly referring to its origins linked to the magazine Adbusters, which previously published a controversial article about influential Jews in America.
Young urban Israelis initiated the recent tent-city protests in Israel, initially driven by rising housing costs but rooted in self-interest rather than genuine altruism.