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How a pioneer of Ambient Electronica became a Zionist – Journeys

November 3, 2014

Roland P. Young’s cultural background- African American, Native American and Ashkenazi Jewish- is as diverse as his musical background.

Is Peace Viral?

November 2, 2014

Rony Edry created the Israel-Loves-Iran Facebook campaign two years ago and later The Peace Factory. He talks about advertising peace through social media.

The Prize4Life’s ALS challenge

November 1, 2014

Dr. Neta Zach is the chief scientific officer of Prize4Life, she talks about the result oriented non-profit organization and how they promote research for treatments for ALS.

The Museum of Polish Jews: A ‘theatre of history’

November 1, 2014

The Museum of the History of the Polish Jews opened this week in Warsaw. Nawojka Cieślińska-Lobkowicz, art historian and researcher, joined us to discuss this enormous project.

Bombay: Exploring the Jewish Urban Heritage

November 1, 2014

Dr. Shaul Sapir is a geography professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the author of several books.

ILENE IN: On wandering in the desert

November 1, 2014

Ilene looks at the big picture of immigration policy in israel, starting with our forefather, Abraham.

Berries, tea and mushrooms: A winter survival kit

October 31, 2014

Shoshanna Harrari is a nutrition and health counselor, author and musician, she gives us a concise guide to well being in the upcoming winter.

Why do Jews play a “ridiculously disproportionate” role in the sciences? – The Tel Aviv Review

October 31, 2014

Dr. Noah Efron gives us his original take on: Why are Jews so smart?; and Dr. Shaul Sapir researches into the history of a Iraqi Jewish community.

Why do Jews play a “ridiculously disproportionate” role in the sciences?

October 31, 2014

Dr. Noah Efron gives us his original take on a generations long question: Why are Jews so smart?

LET’S GET LIT: Separating the sacred from the mundane

October 31, 2014

Jane Medved reads from her latest collection of poems Olam, Shana, Nefesh. She also talks about the practice of writing poetry and shares her fascination with King Herod.