Tag: Yossi Klein Halevi

In this discussion between Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, the question of whether funding from Jews in the Diaspora is problematic is explored.
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the complexities of funding from Jews in the Diaspora for Israel and question if there are situations where such support may be problematic.
The recent protests in Israel have led to a pause in the government's judicial reform, raising questions about whether the current government can be trusted to implement necessary reforms.
The recent massive protests in Israel have caused Netanyahu's government to halt its judicial reform plans temporarily.
In this letter to the editor, Mark Lurinsky criticizes Israeli analyst Yossi Klein Halevi for his disparagement of leftist Israeli groups focused on the occupation and human rights violations against Palestinians.
President Herzog has called on the Netanyahu-led government to abandon its judicial overhaul plan and resume discussions with the opposition, but the government has ignored this plea and is pushing forward with its legislative agenda.
Recently, in the town of Huwara in the West Bank, two Israeli brothers were fatally shot by a gunman, leading to a violent rampage by Jewish settlers who destroyed property in retaliation.
The recent events in the West Bank town of Huwara, where two Israeli brothers were shot and killed by a gunman, have sparked a violent response from Jewish settlers.
In this article, Yossi Klein Halevi, Matti Friedman, and Daniel Gordis argue that Diaspora Jews should be involved in Israel's internal debates.
In an open letter by Yossi Klein Halevi, Matti Friedman, and Daniel Gordis, the question is raised whether Diaspora Jews should engage in Israel's internal debates.
In this episode, Jewish scholars Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the implications of Prime Minister Netanyahu's plans to weaken the judiciary in Israel.
The text discusses the potential consequences of opposing Netanyahu's plans to weaken the independence of the judiciary in Israel, raising concerns about a potential fracture in Israeli society that could escalate into violence.
Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron delve into the topics of the Supreme Court barring Shas head Aryeh Deri from being a minister, causing mixed reactions in Israel, with some viewing it as a just decision and others questioning the impact on democratic elections.
In this podcast episode, Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron discuss two main topics.
In a discussion about the relationship between North American Jews and Israel, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain delve into the challenge of balancing one's allegiance to Israel with liberal values in response to provocative and anti-democratic statements made by members of the new Israeli government.
In this article, the authors highlight the struggle that North American Jews face in reconciling their love and commitment to Israel with the increasingly anti-democratic and problematic policies of the new Israeli government.
In light of Israel's new government led by Netanyahu in collaboration with ultra-orthodox and ultra-nationalist partners, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain explore how Liberal Zionists can effectively respond to safeguard the country's democratic values.
The Law of Return allows any Jew to claim immediate Israeli citizenship, but the definition of who qualifies as a Jew has been historically debated in Israel.
In the aftermath of Israel's recent election, three Jewish thinkers reflect on the challenges facing liberal Jews in Israel.
In this live event held on November 1, 2022, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the Israeli election campaign and reflect on the right's electoral victory.
Israeli voters have been known to remain loyal to their political parties despite the campaigning efforts.
In this discussion, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain examine the observance of Rosh Hashanah in Israel and its implications for Jewish identity and the relationship between Jewishness and Israeliness.
With Israeli elections approaching, there is growing support for the Religious Zionist party, which consists of religious ultra-nationalists and followers of the late Rabbi Meir Kahane.
In this discussion, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi delve into the effectiveness of Tisha B'Av, the commemorative day for the destruction of the two Temples and the exile from Israel.
In this discussion, the issue of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) aggression against American Jews celebrating a Bar Mitzvah at the egalitarian section of the Western Wall is explored.