Politics & Society

The roots of Israeli democracy

This is the second part of TLV1’s Democracy Project – a series of documentaries and interviews on Israel’s Jewish and democratic identity.

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Angry, angry Ashkenazim

We ask why one white leftist after another expresses crazy rage in crazy ways against the Mizrahi voters who came out to support Netanyahu.

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Let the pressure begin?

We discuss Peter Beinart’s proposal that it’s time for American Jews to lobby the US government to pressure and punish Israel.

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The nation-state bill: Safeguard or threat?

This is the first part of TLV1’s Democracy Project – a series of documentaries and interviews on Israel’s Jewish and democratic identity.

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Israeli Conscientious Objectors: Torn Between Values and Struggle for Survival

Dr. Erica Weiss tackles the concept of conscientious objection in Israel – a society that honors the freedom of conscience while fighting for its survival.

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Surprise! No Prize!

The Israel Prize will be awarded in only three of its four categories this year. Why did this occur? Who is to blame?

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Behind the curtain

We discuss the imminent elections. For whom will we be casting our individual ballots? Why do we support that list? Plus, who do we think will win?

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Shakespeare vs. Shlonski: Does the Anglo vote matter?

Why are English speakers becoming the darlings of the political class? Is there really an “Anglo-Saxon” vote that carries any weight in Israel?

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Our forefathers were Adam and Eve, not apes

Haartez asked political party leaders what they think about religion & science. While many supported science, Darwin wasn’t as popular as we thought.

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