Tag: Tel Aviv University

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.
Anita Shapira, a historian and author, reflects on her journey to becoming a historian of Israel in her newly published memoir, "It Was Like This."
Adam Raz, a historian at Tel Aviv University, has penned a stage play titled "The Personal Tragedy of Mr. Sami Saada," which delves into the story of an Arab family man from Haifa during the tumultuous events of April 1948, aiming to humanize the victims of the Nakba.
Adam Raz, a historian at Tel Aviv University and the Institute for Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Research, has written a stage play called "The Personal Tragedy of Mr Sami Saada."
In his book "Powering Empire: How Coal Made the Middle East and Sparked Global Carbonization," Professor On Barak explores the historical significance of coal in the Middle East during the 19th century.
In his book "Powering Empire: How Coal Made the Middle East and Sparked Global Carbonization," Prof. On Barak from Tel Aviv University delves into the historical significance of coal in shaping the Middle East during the 19th century.
In his book "The Israeli Century: How the Zionist Revolution Changed History and Reinvented Judaism," Yossi Shain discusses the impact of Jewish sovereignty in Israel on Jews living in the Diaspora.
Yossi Shain, a professor of political science at Tel Aviv University and a member of Knesset, discusses the impact of Israel on the Jewish people in his book "The Israeli Century."
The podcast episode discusses the impact of Hungary's illiberal democratic regime on its Jewish community, which is the largest in central and eastern Europe.
Dr. Raphael Vago discusses the impact of Hungary's shift towards illiberal democracy on the country's Jewish community, the largest in central and eastern Europe.
Dr. Radu Ioanid, Romanian Ambassador to Israel and a historian of Romanian Jewry, delves into his book "The Ransom of the Jews: The Story of the Extraordinary Secret Bargain between Romania and Israel," revealing the exchange of hundreds of thousands of Romanian Jews for cash, livestock, and goods over the years.
Dr. Radu Ioanid, Romanian Ambassador to Israel and a historian, discusses his book "The Ransom of the Jews: The Story of the Extraordinary Secret Bargain between Romania and Israel."
Professor Dan Rabinowitz from Tel Aviv University explores the impact of climate change on the Middle East in his book "The Power of Deserts," highlighting the region's dual role as a significant contributor to and a major sufferer from climate change.
In his book "The Power of Deserts: Climate Change, the Middle East and the Promise of a Post-Oil Era," Professor Dan Rabinowitz explores the Middle East's role as a significant contributor to climate change and its vulnerability to its consequences.
In a recent episode of "In With the New," hosts Yonit Levi and Jonathan Freedland discuss the emerging political landscape in Israel amid a potential Netanyahu-Bennett handover.
In this discussion, Dr. Arik Rudnitzky examines the shifting voting patterns within the Arab community in Israel leading up to the fourth general election in two years.
Dr. Arik Rudnitzky examines the evolving voting trends within the Arab community leading up to Israel's fourth consecutive general election in two years.
Prof. Havi Dreifuss of Tel Aviv University and Yad Vashem discusses her book on Polish-Jewish relations during the Holocaust.
Prof. Havi Dreifuss examines Polish-Jewish relations during the Holocaust in her book, emphasizing the diverse perspectives and emotions held by Polish Jews towards their country and non-Jewish fellow citizens.
Dr. Scott Ury and Guy Meron discuss their collected issue on Antisemitism in a conversation facilitated by Tel Aviv University's Stephen Roth Institute.
Dr. Scott Ury and Guy Meron discuss their collected issue titled "Antisemitism: Historical Concept, Public Discourse."
Prof. Amir Teicher from Tel Aviv University delves into his book "Social Mendelism: Genetics and the Politics of Race in Germany, 1900-1948," examining how a foundational genetic theory from the 19th century was manipulated within the context of racial classification in the following decades.
In his book "Social Mendelism: Genetics and the Politics of Race in Germany, 1900-1948", Prof. Amir Teicher from Tel Aviv University explores how a significant genetic theory from the 19th century was later coopted by a culture of racial categorization.
Professor Menny Mautner from Tel Aviv University explores the history and challenges facing liberalism in Israel in his book "Liberalism in Israel: History, Problems and Contingencies."
In his book "Liberalism in Israel: History, Problems and Contingencies," Professor Menny Mautner explores the rise and current state of liberalism in Israeli politics.