Culture & Society

The Politics of Holocaust Remembrance

Until recently the adoption of the lessons of the Holocaust: to work against racism, nationalism, xenophobia, and for the protection of human rights – was one of the prerequisites for joining the EU. However, the various Eastern European countries that have joined the EU have begun to rebel against this tradition and prefer a narrative that suits their nationalistic needs, all the while occasionally distorting historical facts. Surprisingly enough, the Israeli government helps them along for its own reasons.

What Use Are Feminist Interpretations of Islam?

Despite the long-winded debate, religious debate plays a secondary role in Islamic public discourse regarding...

On the latent affect that Netanyahu's threats create on the justice system

We recognize Netanyahu's disturbingly cynical politics from television drama's such as "House of Cards" and...

We Would Like to Support the Jews. Are There Any Left Here?

Why are the government authorities in the Muslim republics of Central Asia courting the remnants...

Anti-Nationalist, but not Anti-Zionist: The Political Philosophy of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz

In 1978 the French philosopher John Paul Sartre organized an Israeli-Palestinian conference titled “Peace Now?....

The Tribes, Women’s Status and the Palestinian National Movement

Tribal leaders in the area of Hebron opposed joining the Convention on the Elimination of...

The Palestinian Feminist and the Jewish Candidate

Linda Sarsour, a Palestinian-American activist, has faced criticism for endorsing Bernie Sanders. What does a...

Breaking the Taboo: Arabic Erotic Literature

A new movement of Arabic erotic Literature explores images of sex and love. many books...

The Festival Season in Morocco

Multiple musical, folkloric and cinema festivals take place in Morocco throughout the year, and particularly...

Representation of Queers in Arab Cinema

Non-straight characters are nothing new to Arab cinema. How has the portrayal of LGBTs in...

Anti-Liberal Backlash in Academic Publishing: Do We Have the Tools to Respond?

Are journals and academic societies equipped to respond to the new trend of politicizing academic...

Israel and the Politicization of Antisemitism

It is hard to think of a group that has faced as many accusations as...

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A monthly newsletter dedicated to analyzing Israel’s relations in the Middle East from diverse perspectives, edited by Dr. Eli Osheroff

זמן שמ”ש | Partnership-Based Peace

A regular publication by the Shemesh Center for Partnership-Based Peace at the Van Leer Institute, exploring global conflicts and developing language and ideas for Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation grounded in partnership and equality.

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