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Kishon was an Israeli writer, playwright, and film-director. Known for their satire, Kishon’s works often focused on the day to day struggles of the regular Israeli and the bureaucracy of the state. His satirical films include Sallah Shabati , Israel’s first Oscar nominated film in 1964, and The Policeman, winner of the 1972 Golden Globe […]

The founder of the center-right Likud Party, the former Prime Minister became, in 1977, the first premier from a right-wing party. He negotiated agreements with Egypt, and in 1979 and signed Israel’s first peace treaty with an Arab neighbor. In his earlier years, Begin headed the Irgun, a right-wing military organization that targeted the Arabs […]

Naomi Shemer is considered the “first lady of Israeli song,” for her numerous compositions. In 1967, Shemer was asked to write a song for the annual Israel Song Festival, and her composition Yerusalayim Shel Zahav (Jerusalem of Gold) became an instant hit, taking on added significance after the Six Day War.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are in a unique place to enhance bilateral ties, more so than some other EU countries. Margaux Nijkerk is an Emory undergraduate and ISMI intern.

Yadin’s contributions in archaeology included the translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls into Hebrew, and the excavation of major historical sites including Masada, Tel Hazor, and Tel Megiddo. He also served as the Chief of Staff of the IDF from 1949-1952 and Deputy Prime Minister in late 1977.

The aftermath of the “Arab Spring” and waning of great power influence has seen Turkey and Iran, both with imperials pasts to assert themselves regionally. Another Shia-Sunni rivalry unfolds. Look for local proxies to join sides.

Aharon Appelfeld was an Israeli author, professor and Holocaust survivor. He arrived in the land of Israel in 1946 from a Displaced Persons Camp. Often drawing upon his childhood experiences, many of his works depict European Jews in the World War II era. Titles such as For Every Sin, Tzili, Iron Tracks and The Healer […]

Commonly referred to as the “grandmother of Israel,” Meir spent much of her formative years in the field of foreign affairs. She served as Prime Minister during a very difficult period for Israelis and Jews alike, including the 1972 Munich Massacre and the surprise 1973 Yom Kippur War.

The first Arab-Israeli to serve on Israel’s Supreme Court, Salim Joubran was born in Acre in 1947. Prior to his appointment to the country’s highest court, Joubran practiced law in private practice and served as a magistrate and district judge in Haifa. While on the court, he advocated for minority rights and prosecuted corruption.

Por el Prof. Kenneth W. Stein La solución de dos estados sigue siendo la opción más considerada y endorsada para resolver el conflicto palestino-israelí. Siendo así, ¿por qué no ha sucedido todavía? Para que una solución de dos estados se materialice, esta debe ser de mayor interés para los israelíes y los palestinos. Para concretar […]

Broza has been one of Israel’s most successful musicians since his first hit song “Yihyeh Tov” (it will be good) appeared on the Israeli charts in 1977. Born in Haifa in 1952, Borza spent formative years in Tel-Aviv, England, and Madrid. He has been one of Israel’s most prominent voices for coexistence and peace using […]

The first woman to serve as the Chief Scientist at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Dr. Orna Berry is one of Israel’s leaders in entrepreneurship and innovation. In 2012, she received the Yakirat Ha’Negev award from Ben-Gurion University for her achievements and excellence in the technology industry.