Archive for 2018

A Systematic View of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

A Systematic View of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

In this refreshing article from The Systems Thinker, David Peter Stroh applies the principles of systems thinking to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in order to pinpoint destructive cycles and propose possible solutions. With a balanced

Bear Your Banner to Zion: An Early Zionist Anthem

Bear Your Banner to Zion: An Early Zionist Anthem

Written in the context of the First Zionist Congress of 1897, this early Zionist anthem captures the enthusiastic pioneering spirit of the early Zionist movement. The lyrics, displayed onscreen in Hebrew, English and

A Palestinian Incitement Song Threatening Terror Attacks

A Palestinian Incitement Song Threatening Terror Attacks

This threatening animated music video warns “Zionists” of deadly terrorist attacks and kidnappings. Sung in Arabic with onscreen English subtitles, this song is an example of Palestinian incitement media that encourages terror attacks against

The Jewish-Arab Peace Song

The Jewish-Arab Peace Song

In this inspiring Middle Eastern style song, Jewish-Israeli and Palestinian artists perform “Heveinu Shalom Aleinu” (We Brought Peace Upon Us) – “Ma Ana Ajmal Min Salam” (There is Nothing More Beautiful Than Peace).

The New State Solution: A Conflict Ending Alternative

The New State Solution: A Conflict Ending Alternative

Created by the New State Solution, a movement which proposes a creative, conflict ending alternative to the status quo, this video (05:02) calls for the establishment of a free, independent, sovereign State for the Palestinian

Are Israeli Settlements the Barrier to Peace?

Are Israeli Settlements the Barrier to Peace?

Created by PragerU, a Conservative American educational non-profit organization, this video (04:32) challenges the commonly held view that Israel’s policy of building civilian communities in the West Bank is the reason there is no peace agreement

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: 10 Myths Preventing Peace

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: 10 Myths Preventing Peace

Created by the Jerusalem Institute of Justice, a non-profit human rights organization dedicated to defending rule of law and democracy for all people in the Middle East, this thought-provoking, creative video (05:45) aims to

The Israel-Palestine Conflict: A Brief, Simple History

The Israel-Palestine Conflict: A Brief, Simple History

Created by Vox, a liberal-leaning American news and opinion website, this informative video (10:19) presents an introduction to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, starting from the early 20th century. While putting the conflict into its modern

How the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Began

How the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Began

Created by the American TV Network, History, this educational video (06:28) presents a relatively balanced survey of the history of the land of Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from biblical times until today.

Sukkot Food Traditions & Recipe

Sukkot Food Traditions & Recipe

This article presents the types of food traditionally eaten on the festival of Sukkot according to Sephardic and Ahskenazi customs, as well as a sample recipe. With an emphasis on the agricultural roots