Tag: The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute

Rabbi Professor Art Green explores the rising appeal of Breslav Hasidism, a sect that has rapidly gained popularity among Jews worldwide.
Ariela Migdal, a former ACLU women's rights lawyer, discusses the status of women in the United States and the Jewish community based on her legal cases and campaigns.
Dr. Amir Locker-Biletzky, a post-doctoral fellow at Concordia University, explores the Israeli Communist Party's reflection on its members' involvement in the Spanish Civil War's fight against Fascism, highlighting the cult-like atmosphere it fostered.
Professor Jeffrey S. Gurock from Yeshiva University in New York highlights his book "The Jews of Harlem: The Rise, Decline, and Revival of a Jewish Community," delving into the history of Harlem as the third-largest Jewish community in the US.
Daniel Goldman, chairman of Gesher, analyzes the varying connections with Israel among American and British Jews.
Dr. Orit Rozin, a Jewish history professor at Tel Aviv University, delves into the topic of immigrant integration in the new Israeli state in her book "A Home for All Jews."
Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin, a policy fellow at Mitvim, draws parallels between the Cyprus and Israel-Palestine conflicts, suggesting that comparing the two can offer valuable insights.
Prof. Lev Grinberg, a sociologist, explores the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in his book "Politics and Violence in Israel/Palestine: Democracy vs. Military Rule."
Prof. Zvi Ziegler, a mathematics professor at the Technion, discusses the impact of international calls for academic boycotts on Israeli academia with host Gilad Halpern.
Nimrod Lin, a doctoral fellow at the University of Toronto, delves into the historical roots of Israel's demographic concerns within Zionism.
Gabriel Mitchell, a doctoral fellow, explores Israel's challenge of balancing security needs with economic potential due to significant offshore gas discoveries.
Colin Shindler, a professor emeritus of Israel Studies, talks about his book "The Rise of the Israeli Right" with host Gilad Halpern, examining the development of conservative and nationalist factions within Zionism.
Professor Mohammed Wattad discusses Israel's Supreme Court with host Gilad Halpern, delving into its cultural and professional orientation over time.
Prof. William Miles from Northeastern University delves into the complexities of the Druze community's integration in modern Israel in a conversation with host Gilad Halpern, amid the challenges posed by 21st-century Israel, the dynamics between Jews and Arabs, regional turmoil, and adapting to a contemporary economy.
Dr. Azriel Bermant, a historian and professor at Tel Aviv University, delves into his book "Margaret Thatcher and the Middle East" with host Gilad Halpern, focusing on the interactions between the renowned British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Israel, and the Arab world.
Professor Rebeca Raijman of the University of Haifa speaks with host Gilad Halpern about her book "South African Jews in Israel: Assimilation in Multigenerational Perspective" in which she explores the unique features of the large Jewish community in South Africa and their migration to Israel.
Dr. Guy Ziv, an international relations professor, explores the ongoing debate within Israel's political and military domains regarding peacemaking policies, noting the conflicting approaches taken.
In a discussion on the Tel Aviv Review podcast, Kathryn David from NYU's Jordan Center delves into how the media conflict between Russia and Ukraine during the Crimean crisis has involved leveraging Jews and anti-Semitism.
Dr. Rachel Harris, an expert in Israeli literature and culture, discusses Israeli Western films with host Gilad Halpern, highlighting their ideological themes and symbolism.
Dr. Tony Michels, a historian at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, talks about how American Marxists, many of whom were Jewish, shifted their attitudes towards Zionism during and after World War II.
Dr. Shira Klein from Chapman University in California talks with host Gilad Halpern about innovative methods for teaching about Israel to American undergraduate students.
Dr. Ariela Keysar discusses the significant but overlooked influence of grandparents on the political views of college students in a conversation with host Gilad Halpern.
Prof. Dov Waxman discusses his book "Trouble in the Tribe: The American Jewish Conflict Over Israel" with host Gilad Halpern.
Aram Abu Saleh, a student at Israel Arts and Science Academy, received an award for his essay discussing the 11th-century Islamic theologian and poet Abul 'Alaa al Ma'ari.
Prof. Haim Yacobi discusses his book "Israel and Africa: A Genealogy of Moral Geography" with host Gilad Halpern, exploring how Israel's historical connections with Africa have influenced its identity and space.