Interview with Ilan Stavans: The history and beauty of the Hebrew language
Visiting scholar Ilan Stavans discusses the beauty of the Hebrew language in this video interview.
Tiptoeing through Minefields: John Kerry in the Middle East
Joel Migdal explains how John Kerry has led as activist a foreign policy agenda as any secretary of state in recent memory, especially in the Middle East.
The Splendid Text of Ruth Calderon’s Knesset Speech
Martin Jaffee praises a daring attempt to revitalize Zionism in the context of religious, cultural, and political pluralism.
Secular? Moderate? Middle Class? Not Quite
Graduate student Anat Goldman questions the inclusivity of Israel's Yesh Atid party and the meaning of Ruth Calderon's Knesset speech.
Ruth Calderon’s Textual Revolution
Her first Knesset speech became an internet sensation. Find out more about Dr. Ruth Calderon and her textual revolution.
Why is Circumcision a Human Rights Issue?
An ancient practice is now the focus of intense debates. Prof. Michael Rosenthal explains why he decided to organize a panel discussion.
האימוץ הישראלי – The Israeli Adoption
Cathy Merchant's account of communicating with her Israeli family in Seattle. A special Hebrew post!
Wandering in Jerusalem
From kabobs to nighttime concerts, Sarah Zaides shares the best of her summer in Jlem.