How the East-West encounter was seen and construed in “Eastern” eyes, from as early as the 11th century.

A discussion of the demographic and cultural evolution of the Jewish community of Great Britain.

An exploration of the complex attitude of Islamic and liberal intellectuals towards Israel, combining envy, contempt, appreciation and pure hate.

A comprehensive look at the tumultuous 30-year British mandate on Palestine.

How Europe’s encounter with its Muslim immigrants in the 21st century is like a “love triangle.”

What we can learn from studying the visitor book at Jerusalem’s most celebrated former battlefield.

Exploring the everyday practices adopted by the early Israelis that reflected their reception of the cultural project of Zionism.

Analyzing the success of Birthright Israel, the program that has brought hundreds of thousands of young Diaspora Jews to Israel.

An original perspective on the history of Jews in the Levant and Egypt.

The curious case of a 17th-century Jewish mysticist, one of the principal backers of Sabbatai Zevi, Judaism’s most well-known false messiah.