Spotlight

Diamonds and fur: What Israelis won’t spend on their dogs

You can’t step outside in Tel Aviv without treading on a pooch or its poop. Nothing comes between an Israeli his four legged friend.

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The ‘Where are the Women?’ Edition – The Promised Podcast

We discuss the Labor primary results, the status of women in Israel, and the Foreign Ministry’s new propaganda video.

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“Blessed be He who made me woman” – Israel in Translation

Host Marcela Sulak looks at the poetry of Shin Shifra, which is steeped in Orthodox religious practice but also portrays a feminine and feminist focus.

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The “give peace a deadline” edition – The Promised Podcast

We discuss the Palestinian proposal that puts a deadline on peace, Eli Yishai’s new party, and an irking campaign promoting Shabbat observance.

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On Hanukkah, kindle a small pillar of fire – Israel in Translation

From dreidels to doughnuts, host Marcela Sulak explains the holiday’s traditions, and then lets the historian Josephus tell the story in his own words.

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The pall of the poll

Israel’s last elections were in January 2013, and now, it seems, the smoke-filled rooms have spoken: We’ll be heading to the polls again very soon.

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Sayed Kashua: An examination of Arab-Israeli identity

Hear an excerpt from Kashua’s novel ‘Second Person Singular,’ which examines the identity of Arab Israelis who have assimilated into mainstream Israeli culture.

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