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New archaeological research shows siege on Masada lasted just weeks, not years

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 5 Sep

Recent archaeological research conducted by Tel Aviv University suggests that the historical siege of Masada, a critical episode in Jewish history, likely lasted only four to nine weeks, rather than the years-long resistance traditionally recounted in Jewish lore.

0 Culture Israel

‘Love Is Blind’ Star Alexa Lemieux Gives Her Baby a Gorgeous Hebrew Name

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 19 Aug

"Alexa Lemieux, known from Love Is Blind, and her husband, Brennon, welcomed their daughter named Vienna Ziva Lemieux. Ziva is a Hebrew name meaning light, paying tribute to Alexas late grandmother. Vienna's birth saw the couple reflecting on family, love, and Jewish traditions, with references to their Jewish wedding and the importance of passing down heritage. Alexa's Israeli background and her emotional connection to her grandmother's Jewish legacy are evident in their choice of name. The couple's journey from reality TV to parenthood is celebrated by fans, marking a new chapter in their lives."

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Rutgers Jewish students, faculty decry ‘intimidating’ environment ahead of congressional hearing

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 22 May

Ahead of a congressional hearing where Rutgers University's president was due to address campus antisemitism, Jewish staff and students expressed concerns about an intimidating environment for Jews on campus, citing disruptions, anti-Israel protests, and incidents of antisemitism.

0 Education Politics

Tel Aviv University Professor Yael Sternhell on Repression and Debate in Israel

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 14 May

Professor Yael Sternhell from Tel Aviv University will discuss repression in Israeli academia, particularly following the arrest of Palestinian legal scholar Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian who teaches at Hebrew University.

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Israel Can’t Win This War—Palestinians Told Us That From the Beginning

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 13 May

The discussion involves an analysis by Tel Aviv University History Professor Yael Sternhell on the Israeli academia's repression following the arrest of Palestinian legal scholar Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, the discourse about the Gaza War, and the response in Israel to protests in the US.

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Ancient barbecues and other tasty morsels of archaeology

Jewish Chronicle · 8 May

In "Here Before Us" by Ran Barkai and Eyal Halfon, the authors explore the ancient tradition of barbecuing in the region, dating back as far as 400,000 years ago based on findings from the Qesem Cave near Tel Aviv.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Rutgers University student governments vote overwhelmingly to divest from Israel

Jake Wasserman in Forward · 17 Apr

Students at Rutgers University in New Jersey overwhelmingly voted for the institution to divest from companies and organizations involved in Israel and to end a partnership with Tel Aviv University.

0 History Education

Could a Jewish voice from a previous century be a prophet for our times?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 26 Mar

Aaron David Gordon, a figure from a previous century, is reconsidered in contemporary times by Tel Aviv University professor Yuval Jobani in a new book.

0 Israel Politics

I’m a former IDF combat soldier. Treating the trauma of Israelis and Palestinians is the only way forward

Elazar Weiss in Forward · 26 Mar

Former IDF combat soldier Elazar Weiss reflects on his personal journey from believing in Israel's just cause to empathizing with Palestinians and recognizing the shared trauma between the two peoples.

0 Literature Education

Etgar Keret is writing again — and teaching an AI chatbot to do it better

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 8 Mar

Etgar Keret, a renowned Israeli writer, resumed writing after a period of writer's block following a traumatic event on Oct. 7.

0 Israel Science

Climate Change: A Middle Eastern Perspective (Rerun)

Tel Aviv Review · 5 Feb

In the discussion, Professor Dan Rabinowitz highlights the Middle East's unique position as both a significant contributor and victim of climate change.

0 Politics Israel

“Hamas Is Not Going Anywhere”

Tel Aviv Review · 13 Nov 2023

Dr. Michael Milstein from Tel Aviv University’s Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies and former Head of the Palestinian Department for IDF intelligence discusses the misunderstandings Israeli military leaders and policymakers have about Hamas, emphasizing that Hamas is a persistent force.

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Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak on Whether Hamas Doomed Israeli-Turkish Relations

Tikvah · 3 Nov 2023

The recent meetings between Israeli and Turkish leaders had suggested a possible improvement in their strained relations, potentially leading to a stronger alliance against Iran.

0 History Politics

Intractable Conflicts: Between Temptation and Resistance

Tel Aviv Review · 21 Aug 2023

Daniel Bar-Tal, a professor emeritus of social psychology at Tel Aviv University, delves into his new book "Sinking into the Honey Trap: The Case of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict," exploring the perpetual nature of intractable conflicts.

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Intractable Conflicts: Between Temptation and Resistance

Tel Aviv Review · 21 Aug 2023

Daniel Bar-Tal, a professor of social psychology at Tel Aviv University, discusses his book "Sinking into the Honey Trap: The Case of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict" in an episode sponsored by the Sady and Ludwig Kahn Chair in Jewish History at UCLA.

0 Education Communities

What Do Israeli Haredim Really Care About?

Tel Aviv Review · 31 Jul 2023

Dr. Nechumi Yaffe from Tel Aviv University, the first ultra-Orthodox woman to be a faculty member at an Israeli university, explores her research on ultra-Orthodox capabilities and their well-being, as well as the link between a Haredi lifestyle and higher education.

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Avital Levi on Loyalty

Tikvah · 30 Jun 2023

Avital Levi, a postdoctoral fellow at Tel Aviv University, explores the concept of loyalty in this podcast.

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Avital Levi on Loyalty

Tikvah · 30 Jun 2023

In this podcast, Avital Levi, a postdoctoral fellow at Tel Aviv University, explores the subject of loyalty as a human sentiment and moral virtue.

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Arabs, Israelis or Palestinians?

Tel Aviv Review · 19 Jun 2023

The Arab community in Israel is facing challenges due to the right-wing government's plan for a judicial overhaul.

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Arabs, Israelis or Palestinians?

Tel Aviv Review · 19 Jun 2023

The Arab community in Israel faces challenges under the current right-wing government and its judicial overhaul plan, sparking uncertainty in the fragile relations between the state and its largest minority.

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Coalonialism (Rerun)

Tel Aviv Review · 1 May 2023

In this interview, Prof. On Barak from Tel Aviv University discusses his book "Powering Empire: How Coal Made the Middle East and Sparked Global Carbonization."

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The Commodification of Citizenship

Tel Aviv Review · 24 Apr 2023

In his book "Citizenship 2.0," sociologist Dr. Yossi Harpaz from Tel Aviv University explores the changing relationship between citizenship and other sociological concepts.

0 Communities Education

The Commodification of Citizenship

Tel Aviv Review · 24 Apr 2023

Dr. Yossi Harpaz from Tel Aviv University explores the changing dynamics of citizenship in his book "Citizenship 2.0."

0 History Education

Night Comes On: Ottoman Cities After Dark

Tel Aviv Review · 14 Nov 2022

Professor Avner Wishnitzer from Tel Aviv University has written a significant book titled "As Night Falls: Eighteenth-Century Ottoman Cities After Dark," which delves into the social history of Istanbul and Jerusalem during their transition to modernity.

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Night Comes On: Ottoman Cities After Dark

Tel Aviv Review · 14 Nov 2022

In his book, "As Night Falls: Eighteenth-Century Ottoman Cities After Dark," Professor Avner Wishnitzer examines the social history of Istanbul and Jerusalem during the 18th century.

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