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
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
Educator’s Guide to “Siren”: Exploring Israel’s Memorial Days through Film
As we approach Yom HaZikaron, here’s an educator’s guide prepared by Ittay Flescher on the short film, “Siren”. You can watch the film on IZZY,
Essential Podcasts about Israel for 2021
Podcasts are one of the best ways to connect to the stories, ideas, and people that animate modern Israel. No matter your political persuasion or
Israel Education: The Next Edge
In the summer of 2020, Makom published Israel Education: The Next Edge (edited by Jonny Ariel), a book that presents fresh ideas, from a wide
Five Must-Watch New TV Shows from Israel in 2020
Five Must-Watch New TV Shows from Israel in 2020 By Ittay Flescher 2020 has been a year with fewer international visitors to Israel than ever
HBO’s OUR BOYS & Keshet’s Real Time Kidnapping
Let’s start with the words of Israel’s Prime Minister on Twitter and Facebook: “The propaganda Channel 12 Keshet has produced an antisemitic series called Our Boys.” We’ll try to work through the various accusations for what they reveal about Our Boys, their resonance in Israeli society, and their motivation.
Old Songs Renewed
We often feel how the soul of Israel was conjured for us through its music. Who can imagine connecting to Israel without Yerushalayim Shel Zahav, for
Exploring “Shav’at Aniim”
Shav’at Aniim – Savior of the Poor Psalms 38, music by Kobi Oz Saviour of the poor from the powerful And the needy and the
About “Dror Yikra”
Peace/Violence: How do you reconcile the violent line “Crush my enemies in anger and fury” with the subsequent line, “give peace as flowing as a
Adon HaSelichot, compare versions…
Classic version with Israel’s Andalusian Orchestra, as the audience joins in… The metal version filmed in Tzfat… Yaniv Ben Mashiach in a contemporary oriental version…
About “Indian Love Song”
In this love song, a woman grapples with her relationship with two men: Miguel overseas and Moshe in Israel. What if we were to
