Israel
Thoughts from an Israeli, Arab, Muslim IDF Soldier
In this short video (01:17), Yahya Mahamid, an Israeli, Arab, Muslim from the Arab city of Uhm al Fahm, describes his pride in volunteering to serve in a combat unit in the Israel Defense
Arabs Volunteering in Israel’s National Civil Service: Both Sides of the Story
In Hebrew with English subtitles, this news segment from Channel 2 News (08:53) explores different perspectives on the question of Arab citizens of Israel volunteering in Israel’s National Civil Service, an alternative to
Why Are More Israeli-Arabs Enlisting In The IDF?
Produced by the ILTV independent media company dedicated to defending Israel with balanced reporting, this video (04:00) explores the growing phenomenon of Israel’s Arab citizens volunteering to serve in the Israel Defense Forces
Arab Identity in a Jewish & Democratic State
In this thorough article, Karin Tamar Schafferman of the Israel Democracy Institute examines the complexity of Arab self-definition and the relationship between Arabs and Jews in Israel in order to determine whether true
Arab Identity & Building a Shared Society
In this thought-provoking lecture (10:13) from the Shalom Hartman Institute, Rawnak Natour, an Arab-Israeli activist, discusses the factors that contribute to her complex identity and the challenges of building a shared society in Israel.
Israeli-Arabs Residents of Umm al-Fahm Discuss Identity & Their Future
Produced by The Media Line, an American non-profit news agency dedicated to producing contextual and nuanced reporting from the Middle East, this video (04:37) explores the complex identity of Israel’s Arab citizens through interviews with
Learn Hebrew with HebrewPod101
This is a link to the HebrewPod101 website, a resource for learning quickly and effectively with fun, interesting and culturally relevant lessons via mobile apps, desktop software and a website with free Hebrew lessons
Hebrew Words for Travelers in Israel
This article from the Travels of Adam travel blog provides a fun guide to some useful Hebrew words and phrases you may come across as a tourist in Israel, including humorous examples and slang.
Learn Hebrew Quickly with Ulpan-Or
This short video (02:00) introduces Ulpan-Or, an innovative center for Hebrew learning with campuses in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, as well as online programs and self-study kits. Offering a revolutionary method called
The Best Places to Learn Hebrew in Tel Aviv
This useful article from Culture Trip presents the best places to learn Hebrew in Tel Aviv, regardless of your level, including independent, university, and government-operated Ulpans (Hebrew courses), informal learning groups, and even a