“HaTikkun” by Gon Ben Ari and Salomé Shapira
“HaTikkun” is a powerful song performed by Salomé Shapira and written for her by Gon Ben Ari, with whom she performs. Gon is a wild
In Memory of Yoram Taharlev (January 24, 1938 – January 6, 2022)
By Rabbi Joe Schwartz There is a tradition in Israel not to throw books away. When there’s no longer room for a book in our
2022 Schedule for Makom’s Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Education Course
At Makom, we’re committed to creating innovative and multidimensional educational frameworks that respond to educators’ needs. 2021 saw us successfully launch “Exploring Settlements, Territories, and
Conversation Guide: What’s in a Name?
Have you ever noticed that various news sites use very different terminology when reporting stories about decisions of Israel’s government, Hamas, negotiations with the Palestinians,
Conversation Guide: The Ethics of the Green Pass
How do you feel about the way Israel has managed both the health and economic aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic? What do you think about
Conversation Guide: 12 Incredible Conversation-Starting Photos About Israel
Whether or not you’re able to visit Israel this summer, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of its people, history, and culture through our latest
Conversation Guide: Meet Israel’s Most Beloved Speaker of Heblish
In a year with so little to smile about for many Israelis, few interviews on national TV have brought as much to so many as
Educators’ Guide to “By the Grace of Heaven”
“By the Grace of Heaven” is a documentary movie that offers a rare glimpse into the Haredi community of Bnei Barak during the COVID-19 crisis.
Conversation Guides for Curious Minds
As part of our ongoing collaboration with RootOne, Makom has created a series of six conversation guides for teens on current events in Israel, including
Rosov Consulting’s Report on Makom’s 4HQ at Moishe House
In Spring 2018, Makom and Moishe House—with the support of the Jim Joseph Foundation—embarked on an unprecedented partnership, introducing Makom’s signature “4HQ” program within Moishe
Navigating Social Media on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
By Ittay Flescher The recent conflict between the IDF and Hamas, and the wave of violence between Jews and Arabs within Israel, have triggered tremendously
Exploring Jerusalem through Two Short Films
Against the backdrop of rising tensions in Jerusalem, we’ve put together educator guides to two short Israeli movies – Dear God and Nur. Each film
