Tomorrow marks “Yom HaZikaron”, a memorial day for Israeli fallen soldiers and civilian victims of terror. Throughout the day, many families visit the resting places of their loved ones and gather to remember. This year, however, this will not be possible, due to coronavirus restrictions. Yesterday, the “Our Brothers” project initiated “Connect2Care” – an online platform for […]
Read MoreAmid the Coronavirus crisis, political opposition and endless disagreements, Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz finally signed a coalition agreement, on the way to a unity government. Will this lead to a stable and long-lasting government? Or are we looking at a future battlefield, resulting in a fourth round of elections? Mr. Aviv Bushinsky will discuss the agreement, its significance […]
Read MoreFor the past nine years, hundreds of thousands of people in Israel and around the world took part in Zikaron BaSalon (“remembrance in the living room”) – a social initiative that connects Holocaust survivors with people looking to hear their stories and meet them face to face, for a live testimony, all in someone’s living room. This […]
Read MorePresident Reuven Rivlin transferred the coalition formation mandate to the Knesset, after Benny Gantz’s extended mandate expired without signing an agreement with Likud. Prof. Jonathan Rynhold will discuss the developments and what can be expected next. Prof. Jonathan Rynhold, of the Department of Political Studies at Bar-Ilan University, served as deputy head of the department and is […]
Read MorePassover, Easter and Ramadan are around the corner, and people around the world are preparing for solitary and restricted celebrations. If social distancing wasn’t hard enough, the sky-rocketing unemployment rate is leading millions to poverty, depression and no will to celebrate. Prof. Yoram Yovell will discuss the psychological aspects of the Coronavirus crisis as theses holidays approach and the […]
Read MoreWith Passover fast-approaching and Gantz’s mandate about to expire, coalition negotiations are stuck. Prof. Yossi Shain will address the obstacles, analyze the political halt and discuss what might be coming next. Yossi Shain is the Romulo Betancourt Professor of Political Science at Tel Aviv University where he also serves as the Head of the Abba Eban Program […]
Read MoreIn a recent tweet, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh claimed that Israel and its policies thwart efforts to protect Palestinians from the spreading Coronavirus. Is there truth to his claim? Kobi Michael will address Shtayyeh’s accusations and discuss the measures taken by Israel to prevent contamination in the PA and the difficulties of doing so. Kobi Michael is a senior research fellow […]
Read MoreAs the Israeli society seems to be adjusting to the restrictions of the Health Ministry, some parts of the Haredi society continue to ignore the instructions, defying instructions of religious leaders like Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky and others. Prof. Moti Ravid, Medical Director of “Maynei Hayeshua” Medical Center in Bnei Brak, will discuss the difficulties approaching the problem […]
Read MoreIn an unanticipated turn of events, Benny Gantz of Blue & White stands for Knesset speaker, with the support of non other the Likud. By doing so, Gantz Blocked MK Meir Cohen, originally from Yesh Atid, and splitting the alliance. Udi Sommer will discuss the never-ending political drama, possible consequences and other related issues. Udi Sommer teaches political […]
Read MoreIsrael’s Supreme Court ordered speaker of the Knesset, Yuli Edelstein to reconvene by today, March 25, and schedule a parliamentary vote on a new speaker. In response, Edelstein announced that he will resign from his position. What effect could Edelstein’s decision have on Israel’s political future? What ramifications will this unprecedented legal situation have? Could the Coronavirus crisis […]
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