Tag: Social Discourse

In the novel "The Teacher" by Michal Ben Naftali, the author explores the lasting impact of collective trauma and memories that never fade.
In "Calling Bullshit: The Art of Scepticism in a Data-Driven World," authors Carl Bergstrom and Jevin D. West discuss the importance of recognizing and combating disinformation to maintain healthy democracies.
In his book "Liberalism in Israel: History, Problems and Contingencies," Professor Menny Mautner explores the rise and current state of liberalism in Israeli politics.
Professor Ruth HaCohen-Pinczower explores the intersection of music and politics in the West, emphasizing the influence and significance of music in shaping societal narratives.
In "Martin Buber: A Life of Faith and Dissent," Paul Mendes-Flohr delves into the life of Jewish philosopher Martin Buber, tracing his trajectory from a multilingual intellectual in the declining Habsburg empire to a critic of the Israeli government.
Paul Mendes-Flohr's biography, "Martin Buber: A Life of Faith and Dissent," delves into the life of the Jewish philosopher Martin Buber, tracing his evolution from a cosmopolitan intellectual in the Habsburg empire to a prominent figure of political dissent in Israel.
The European Union is grappling with its approach towards Israel and Palestine in the context of the stagnant peace process.
Young Israeli Jews, three generations post-Holocaust, are increasingly relocating to Germany, prompting questions about their motivations and the reactions in Israel.
Ambassador Dennis Ross and David Makovsky's book "Be Strong and of Good Courage: How Israel's Most Important Leaders Shaped Its Destiny" explores the critical decisions of four Israeli leaders in advancing a two-state solution.
In the book "Be Strong and of Good Courage: How Israel's Most Important Leaders Shaped Its Destiny," authors Dennis Ross and David Makovsky analyze the decisions of four Israeli leaders in relation to the two-state solution, highlighting their capacity for making crucial compromises.
Mustafa Akyol argues that Islam is in need of liberalizing reforms, promoting a more moderate and open-minded approach to the religion.
Psychologist Nurit Novis-Deutsch suggests that individuals with a multifaceted identity may demonstrate greater tolerance towards those perceived as different, offering a potential solution to current societal divisions.
"Rooted Cosmopolitans: Jews and Human Rights in the Twentieth Century" by James Loeffler explores how certain prominent Jews from before the existence of Israel supported both Zionism and human rights, contributing to the development of modern human rights concepts.
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.
Professor Deborah Posel from the University of Cape Town examines racial tensions in post-Apartheid South Africa.
Nicholas Blanford, a Lebanon expert, warns of the catastrophic consequences of another war between Israel and Hezbollah, emphasizing that such a conflict could lead to severe devastation in Lebanon and major targets being hit in Tel Aviv.
Dr. Yifat Gutman, a senior lecturer at Ben-Gurion University, explores memory activism in her book about reshaping the past for a better future in Israel and Palestine.
Gwen Ackerman, an experienced American-Israeli journalist, delves into her first novel, Goddess of Battle, focusing on the tale of a friendship between a Jewish-American immigrant in Israel and a Palestinian woman.
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. Omar Dajani from the University of the Pacific discusses the legal aspect of Israel's ongoing control of the West Bank and questions whether the occupation has transformed into a de facto annexation.
Dr. Elad Segev from Tel Aviv University's Department of Communication conducted studies to determine if Israel is unfairly singled out in the Western media.
Professor Itai Sened from Tel Aviv University argues for Israel to take a leading role in renewable energy, citing bureaucratic hurdles.
Professor Naomi Chazan from the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute's Center for the Advancement of Women in the Public Sphere discusses the center's latest Gender Index report, which is Israel's most comprehensive database on gender inequality.
Gilad Halpern and Professor Yaarah Bar-On discuss the decline of the kibbutz movement in Israel, once a central part of Israeli and Zionist ideology.
Prof. Amikam Nachmani from Bar-Ilan University explores Europe's interaction with its Muslim immigrants in the 21st century as a complex "love triangle," involving the historical Jewish presence as a third influential factor.