Tag: Public Discourse Grant

Dr. Lee Perlman from Tel Aviv University's Tami Steinmetz Center for Peace Research delves into his book "But Abu Ibrahim, We're Family!" in which he examines various theater productions involving both Jews and Arabs as a means of fostering peace.
Dr. Rachel Harris explores the portrayal of women in Israeli cinema in her book Warrior, Witches, Whores: Women in Israeli Cinema, discussing how these representations reflect larger shifts in Israeli society and culture.
Eviatar Zerubavel, a sociology professor at Rutgers University, delves into the significance of the ordinary in his book Taken for Granted: The Remarkable Power of the Unremarkable.
Professor Erica Chenoweth observes a significant rise in non-violent protests globally, meticulously tracking their frequency and success rates.
Dr. Dror Yinon from Bar-Ilan University discusses a recent series of lectures on Existentialism at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, highlighting the enduring importance of this philosophical tradition in today's world marked by populism and post-truth.
Dr. Keith Kahn-Harris, a British sociologist and commentator, delves into the rise of denialism in his new book "Denial: The Unspeakable Truth," exploring how it has overshadowed healthy skepticism and evidence-based discussions.
Dr. Keith Kahn-Harris delves into the topic of denialism in his latest book, "Denial: The Unspeakable Truth," shedding light on its rise as a pervasive force that undermines healthy skepticism and evidence-based discussions.
Professor Ruti Teitel explores how societies grapple with collective trauma and seek forgiveness after experiencing major violence and injustices.
Professor Ruti Teitel explores how societies grapple with collective trauma, seeking forgiveness and coping with injustice in the aftermath of violence.
David Bilchitz, a law professor, suggests in his book "Building a Treaty on Business and Human Rights" a legal framework to align business development with the protection of human rights.
David Bilchitz, a law professor at the University of Johannesburg, suggests in his book "Building a Treaty on Business and Human Rights" that a legal framework can harmonize business development with the protection of human rights.
Dr. Brian Dolbert, an assistant professor of communication at California State University, San Marcos, presents his book "Media and Culture in the US Jewish Labor Movement," focusing on the interwar period.
Professor Lewis Glinert of Dartmouth College discusses his book "The Story of Hebrew," exploring the 3,500-year history of Hebrew from presumed death to its remarkable revival.
Dr. Sara Yael Hirschhorn of Oxford University delves into her book "City on a Hilltop: American Jews and the Israeli Settler Movement" in an exploration of why American Jews are prominently involved in West Bank settlements.
Yaakov Katz, editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post, talks about his book "Weapons Wizards: How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower" in an episode of the Tel Aviv Review.
Dr. Ethan Katz discusses his book "The Burdens of Brotherhood: Jews and Muslims from North Africa to France" which explores the complex relationship between North African Jews and Muslims in France during the 20th century.
Professor Frances Raday, a leading voice in international law, examines how legal frameworks can address the impact of patriarchy on women's rights, drawing attention to the intersection of women's rights and human rights.
Dr. Peter Krause's new book "Rebel Power: Why National Movements Compete, Fight, and Win" delves into the dynamics of national struggles, drawing comparisons between the Algerian, Palestinian, Israeli, and Irish movements.
Eileen Barker, a prominent sociologist of religion visiting Israel, discusses the role of religion in society with the Tel Aviv Review.
Professor Hasia Diner, a prominent historian of Jewish-American history, delves into her latest book, "Roads Taken: The Great Jewish Migration to the New World and the Peddlers Who Forged the Way," discussing patterns of Jewish migration to the Americas.
Dr. Mark Raider sheds light on Hayim Greenberg, a prominent but often overlooked Jewish-American essayist and thinker of the mid-20th century.
Dr. Felicia Waldman, a professor at the University of Bucharest, delves into the history of Romanian Jewry at the junction of Eastern and Western influences.
Steven Fine, a Jewish history professor at Yeshiva University and author of "The Menorah: From the Bible to Modern Israel," delves into the extensive history of the Menorah, a symbol deeply rooted in Jewish tradition.
Dr. Sonja Wentling, a history professor at Concordia College, co-authored a book titled "Herbert Hoover and the Jews: The Origins of the Jewish Vote and Bipartisan Support for Israel."
Dr. Joseph Ringel from Northwestern University explores the connection between halakha, politics, and culture within Sephardic religious leaders in Israel.