weekend edition

Women neither seen nor heard on public radio station

Ruti Feuchtwanger of Kolech, tells us about a class-action suit against a public radio station that refuses to allow women’s voices to be heard on the air.

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Orthodox, gay, and open

Kamoha is an organization of gay, Orthodox men who want to remain part of religious society. Amit, the director, talks about the challenges they face.

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Creative city by the sea

Tel Aviv has just been added to UNESCO’s list of Creative Cities. Michelle Sofge of ‘Ir Olam’ (‘World City’) tells TLV1 what makes the White City so abuzz with creativity.

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From Asmara to Tel Aviv, in a woman’s words

Saba Tadese, director of the Eritrean Women’s Community Center, and Jaime Rhemrev, the deputy director, discuss the difficulties Eritrean women in Israel face.

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Hand in Hand after the fire

The Hand in Hand Hebrew-Arabic school that suffered an arson attack last week is back on its feet says Rebecca Bardach, and is looking forward to building 10-15 new schools around the country.

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An almost-forgotten history

Today marks the Day of Commemoration for Jewish Refugees from Arab Countries. Gina Waldman, born in Libya, explains why it’s so important to know one’s own history.

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The Buena Vista Social Club, Addis-style

The Fifth Hullegeb Israeli-Ethiopian Arts Festival is bringing internationally acclaimed music acts to Jerusalem next week.

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Confronting violence and abuse

Debbie Gross, founder of the Crisis Center for Religious Women, tells host Ilene Prusher about a ground-breaking conference the Center is holding next week.

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Surfing 4 Peace: Bridging barriers with a board

Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz died earlier this month, in 1956 he introduced surfing to the beaches of Tel Aviv and went on to live an extraordinary life. His friend Arthur Rashkovan talks about Doc’s legacy.

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The Kishle: The archaeologists’ playground

TLV1’s Lissy Kaufmann visits the Kishle, a building adjacent to the Tower of David in Jerusalem’s Old City, now open to the public after years of excavation.

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