By a TIJ Contributor The history of democratic theory is a proud one. Dating back to the Enlightenment, some of history’s greatest thinkers made lofty arguments for the sanctity of the individual and the rights of a human being to have a say in their government. These ideals were truly…

By Aaron Baron A Brief Word This article is a continuation of “The Persian Story in Israel (Part 1).” Part 1 examined the fluctuating views towards Zionism in Iran and the first major wave of Iranian immigrants to Israel. This installment focuses on life before, during, and after the Islamic…

By Jake Benglesdorf Recent Israeli-run music festivals occurring in Egypt have brought musical and other cultural boycotts to the forefront of the Middle Eastern news outlets. Festivals including the We Grounded Passover getaway were hosted in the Egyptian Sinai peninsula, once under Israeli control. These festivals have become increasingly popular…

By Sydney Brown If you’ve been to Tel Aviv for any period of time, you’ve probably been to Sarona Market. If you haven’t been to it, I’m sure you’ve heard rave reviews through the grapevine. After opening in 2015 Sarona Market became the largest enclosed culinary market in Israel, and…

By Benjamin Taied On Tuesday, March 1st, a Russian missile hit Kyiv’s main radio and television tower, just a short walk from the neighboring Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center, shaking Jewish people worldwide. Babyn Yar commemorates a series of massacres carried out by Nazi Germany during its campaign against the…

By Emma Vorchheimer Since Russia officially invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, leading world powers have been forced to respond to this conflict and their responses have varied significantly. Some major powers like China are supporting the Russian invasion, while others like the U.S. and much of Europe are backing…

By Jake Benglesdorf In early March, thousands of Haredi Jews protested an egalitarian Rosh Chodesh service led by Conservative and Reform Jews at the Western Wall, the holiest place in the Jewish religion. The service occurs monthly and is led by Women of the Wall, a “group of Jewish women…

By a TIJ Contributor In July 2021, the family-friendly and socially conscious ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s announced that selling ice cream in the “occupied Palestinian territories” was “inconsistent” with their values as a company. Ben & Jerry’s pulled all of their products from the West Bank, the hotly…

By Sydney Brown Wellness treatments of all kinds have boomed in the last few years, as advocating for mental health has become increasingly vital in the face of a global mental health crisis. Israel has been no exception. In the past, addressing issues regarding mental health and wellbeing were incredibly…