Tag: Jewish & Israeli Culture
Who’s looking out for Israel’s cultural heritage?
The roof of Beit Yellin is barely visible to the cars zooming down the main Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway. Most of those passing by probably have no idea that the cluster of restored 19th century stone...
Half of Israeli Jews favor separation of religion and state
Forty-nine percent of Israeli Jews, or 2.3 million people, believe that there should be a divide between religion and state, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics' annual survey on the influence of religion.
The...
Scholars seek to promote the universal legacy of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
More than two-dozen Jewish scholars from around the world have gathered in Jerusalem to honor the legacy of the late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, as the next generation of educators works to merge Judaism...
Hebrew’s journey: ‘King David and I could probably understand each other’
A recent article in National Geographic lays out the history of the Hebrew language, its ancient origins, modern revival and continued evolution.
Mirit Bessire, Hebrew-language program director at Johns Hopkins University, said that “King David and I could probably understand...
Noa Kirel ‘totally fine’ with Moshe Gafni’s remarks
Israeli pop star Noa Kirel said on Tuesday that she was not disappointed or upset about remarks made the previous day by Knesset member Moshe Gafni.
Speaking during a parliamentary debate on the budget, the United...