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Brief videos — some animated, some compilations, some excerpts from longer webinars or presentations — enabling quick understanding of various topics related to modern Israel.

Explainer: Eurovision Contest (6:12)

This whiteboard video focuses on this week’s (May 14-18, 2019) Eurovision music competition taking place in Tel-Aviv. The video explores the history of the event and Israel’s participation competing and hosting; examines why Tel-Aviv was chosen over Jerusalem to host the festival; and covers attempts by the BDS movement to generate controversy and protests.

Explainer Videos|May 7, 2019

Explainer: Haredim and the IDF (4:31)

Our latest Whiteboard video explores the history and context of ultra-Orthodox deferments from the Israel Defense Forces. Beginning with the 1947 status-quo agreement between David Ben-Gurion and Agudat Israel, we explain the origins of the policy and why it has become so divisive in contemporary Israeli society.

Explainer Videos|January 25, 2019

Explainer: Israel’s Economy (4:08)

The second video in our new Israel on Board series focuses on a brief overview of Israel’s economy. The video emphasizes how Israel turned challenges in the country’s early years into opportunities for economic growth and investment. Additionally, we look at Shimon Peres’ role in helping Israel transition from an agricultural based economy to become the start-up nation.

Explainer Videos|December 13, 2018