For Netanyahu, the fifth time is a charm
By Zachary Ainbinder-Barkley With all of the votes counted, it appears that Benjamin Netanyahu will once again become Israel’s Prime...
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- Jan 26
- 3 min
Opinion: How Certain Progressive Organizations Create Unwelcoming Spaces for Jewish-Americans
Ian Caplan, editor and communications chair for the blog, writes an opinion piece regarding a controversial decision made by the DC Sunrise
- Jun 2, 2020
- 5 min
Birthright Israel: Selfies at the Seam Zone Barrier
Birthright is life-changing for many young Jews, but its programming glosses over the violent reality of Hafrada - Palestinian segregation.
- Mar 8, 2020
- 6 min
Israel Goes to the Polls - For a Third Time
How did each party do in Israel's Third Election? What does it mean for the future of the state?
- Dec 2, 2019
- 5 min
A Post-Bibi Likud?
With Netanyahu's positions as Prime Minister and leader of Likud in serious jeopardy, who in his party might replace him?
- Nov 9, 2019
- 2 min
What does Netanyahu Stand to Lose after this Election?
By Catherine Clough As Israel figures out what kind of government will be formed in the wake of its second election this year, it’s hard...
- Nov 9, 2019
- 3 min
Reflections on the Perspectives Trip
By: Ben Khoshbin Thanks to American University Hillel, I recently had the amazing opportunity to travel throughout Israel and Palestine...
- May 3, 2019
- 10 min
Changes in Religiosity in the American Jewish Community and the rising of Left Wing Israel Groups
Research Paper by Mady Frischer Intro The U.S.-Israel relationship is not quite like any other relationship in the world. Pro-Israel...
- Apr 29, 2019
- 8 min
Peace through Business Practicum and Entrepreneurship in Israel
Research Paper by Jessica Horst Since establishment in 1948, Israel has been a popular conversation piece for its debated historical...
- Apr 22, 2019
- 17 min
Why Invest? Motivations for Americans Investing in Israeli Companies
Research Paper by Sarah Selcer Abstract In this paper I will discuss why Americans in the DMV area choose to invest in Israel. Through...
- Apr 15, 2019
- 4 min
Distinguishing Between Valid and Anti-semitic Criticism of Israel: How and Why
Op-Ed by Joshua Anthony Whether by media pundits, student activist groups, prominent artists, or international governments, there is no...
- Mar 26, 2019
- 3 min
American University Students Attend an Eventful AIPAC
Op-Ed by Jessica Horst With almost two-thirds of the United States Congress and numerous international leaders are confirmed to speak on...
- Mar 8, 2019
- 3 min
Israeli Feminism 101
Op-Ed by Steph Black Happy International Women’s Day! On this momentous day, let us commemorate the history of feminism in Israel and...
- Mar 4, 2019
- 3 min
Tel Aviv Pride
Op-Ed by Jackson Pincus This post recounts an event that took place on 8 June 2018. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to publish it earlier! First...
- Mar 1, 2019
- 3 min
Israel Celebrate Oscar Win for Best Live Action Short Film
Op-Ed by Jessica Horst Israel celebrates this week the Oscar win by Israeli filmmaker Guy Nattiv and Jewish actress Jaime Ray Newman for...
- Feb 25, 2019
- 3 min
20 Unofficial Rules for Birthright
Op-Ed by Marc Shapiro This past winter break, I went on Taglit Birthright through American University Hillel. The experience was...
- Feb 22, 2019
- 4 min
The Conflict, Israeli Occupation & IDF
Op-Ed by Rachel Black This piece originated on Rachel's personal blog, Contemporary Conversations, on December 4, 2018. In my previous...
- Feb 11, 2019
- 5 min
The Druze and the Jews
Op-Ed by Jackson Pincus First published on Jackson Pincus's personal blog on July 11, 2018. When we were asked to pick weekend-long...
- Jan 28, 2019
- 5 min
Behind-the-Scenes on Writing for Wix
Op-Ed by Sarah Selcer Before this summer, I never thought about how much content writing went into running a high-tech company, let alone...
- Jan 25, 2019
- 5 min
SodaStream Protest: The Negative Impacts of the BDS Movement on the Palestinian Territories
Op-Ed by Mady Frischer Introduction In 2014, Scarlett Johansson found herself under extreme scrutiny after starring in a Superbowl ad, as...