Israeli Culture
Ethiopian Israelis: Statistics, Goals & Challenges
From the website of the Ethiopian National Project, this article presents background information and facts about the Ethiopian community in Israel, including the challenges they face, and statistics about demographics, education, socio-economic status,
Ehud Banai: Black Work
This 1980s protest song by Ehud Banai expresses the challenges and discrimination facing the Ethiopian community in Israel. To see the full Hebrew and English lyrics, click here.
Neve Tzedek: Hip & Historical
This video (03:44) tells the story of Neve Tzedek, the first Jewish neighborhood built outside of the old port city of Jaffa. A bohemian artist colony in the 1900s, the neighborhood descended into
Welcome to Akko: From Ancient Sites to Modern Marketplaces
This video (02:31) briefly introduces the city of Akko, highlighting its ancient history, archaeological sites, diverse population, and the historic outdoor market, famous for its produce, spices, pastries and fresh fish from the nearby
Amos Oz: Jerusalem vs. Tel Aviv
This post presents an exert from Amos Oz’s “A Tale of Love and Darkness” that compares the culture, atmosphere and people of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv in the early years of the state.
A Tale of Two Cities: Jerusalem & Tel Aviv in an Age of Globalization
In this academic article (13 pages), Prof. Prof. Nurit Alfasi of Ben Gurion University and Prof. Tovi Fenster of Tel Aviv University compare the impact of globalization on “local Jerusalem” and “global Tel Aviv,” arguing that
Jewish Identity Versus Israeli Identity: A New Generation
In this i24News segment (06:49), Dr. Yair Caspi explores the emergence of a new phenomenon of young Israeli Jews from across the religious spectrum picking and choosing from among the various traditions and
Failure: The Surprising Fuel in Israel’s Startup Engine
In this article from ISRAEL21c, Abigail Klein Leichman shows how the attitude of Israel’s Start-Up industry toward failure contributes to its ultimate success. Interviews with some of Israel’s most successful entrepreneurs reveal how
Community Collaboration: The Secret of Israel’s Hi-Tech Success
From collaborative co-working spaces to informal mentorship programs, this short video (02:06) attributes Israel’s success as a Start Up Nation to the willingness of successful entrepreneurs to share their ideas, knowledge and networks with