‘Mixtape’ mini-series, which takes us on a musical journey through anthems, songs of yearning, of war, of peace, to hear the stories behind some of Israel’s most iconic tunes. To begin, we visit the “mother-ship” – Israel’s national anthem.
In our season finale, the podcast hosts explore two songs that - perhaps more than any others - capture the complex and intermingled nature of Israeli society: A military band's hit that, in its afterlife, became an anthem for peace, and a rap tune penned by one of the country's leading novelists.
This activity supports greater understanding of the events that lead to the assisnation of Yitzhak Rabin.
One of the most prolific stories of return after being separated for over 2000 years.
Learn about Israeli diversity through their music.
The video tells Herzl’s story, from his experience at the infamous Dreyfus Affair to his eventual establishment of the annual Zionist Congress
In part one of this series, we delve into the various elements of this turbulent period in Israeli history.
The Jews want a state and the Palestinians want a state, so why not give them each a state of their own?
The events that took place in Deir Yassin in April 1948 are controversial, both for Israelis and Palestinians.
In November 1947, the UN voted in favor of the Partition Plan, and Israeli-Arab clashes immediately ensued.