israeli Archives – Jewish Journal

What is Jewish American Food? Culinary Experts Explain.

Ariel Sobel July 2, 2020

As American-Jewish society becomes harder to define, so does its food culture.

Israeli understudy takes Carmen role on opening night at Masada

Jewish Journal June 12, 2012

An Israeli understudy for the role of Carmen, in the opera being performed at the foot of Masada, was thrust on stage opening night after the star lost her voice in the dry desert air.

Israeli author booted from Marseilles panel

Jewish Journal December 8, 2011

An Israeli author was kicked off a panel discussion in Marseilles at the request of the Palestinian poet Najwan Darwish.

Can a Palestinian story prompt dialogue for Middle East peace?

Danielle Berrin March 23, 2011

Julian Schnabel must have known that screening a film about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at the United Nations General Assembly would be scene-stealing. To set the town talking, the event would unite all the trappings — provocative subject matter, prestigious venue, Hollywood glamour.

Moshe Salem: Giving a Voice to Israelis

Amy Klein January 5, 2006

Although the organization originally began in 2001 as a pro-Israel advocacy group, when other organizations like StandWithUs began to effectively fill that role, the CIC changed direction to try to foster a relationship between Israelis and Israel, its culture and values.