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Back to SearchImpersonality Disorders
Eviatar Zerubavel, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Rutgers University, discusses his new book "Don't Take It Personally: Personalnes…
1 year, 9 months ago
Early Israel's 'Emotional Regime'
Prof. Orit Rozin, a historian at Tel Aviv University, discusses her new book Emotions of Conflict: Israel 1949-1967, analyzing the efforts of the Isr…
1 year, 10 months ago
A Forgotten Aliyah, Remembered
Liora Halperin, Professor of International Studies and History and Distinguished Endowed Chair of Jewish Studies at the University of Washington in S…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Desert: A Cultural History
Yael Zerubavel, Professor Emerita of Jewish Studies and History at Rutgers University, discusses her new book Desert, Island, Wall: Symbolic Landscap…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Rise of Israeli Diaspora
Dr. Jonathan Grossman explores Israel's evolving attitude and discourse toward Israeli emigrants, shifting from viewing them as selfish deserters to …
1 year, 10 months ago
Human Rights in Troubled Times: How Much Individualism Do We Need?
Anne Rethmann examines post-1945 human rights discourses, highlighting the concept of justice by the Austrian-Jewish lawyer Franz Bienenfeld. Compari…
1 year, 11 months ago
Jewish Nationalism, Sovereignty, and International Law
Prof. Rotem Giladi discusses his book "Jews, Sovereignty, and International Law: Ideology and Ambivalence in Early Israeli Legal Diplomacy" (Oxford 2…
1 year, 11 months ago
Minority Rights and Jewish Non-Territorial Autonomy in Interwar Estonia
Dr. Timo Aava examines Estonia's establishment of non-territorial autonomies during the interwar period, with a particular focus on the Jewish self-g…
1 year, 11 months ago
Diplomacy Without Sovereignty: The Zionist Movement at the League of Nations
Dr. Eran Shlomi discusses Zionist diplomacy and representation at the League of Nations, the UN predecessor, during the interwar period. He analyzes …
1 year, 11 months ago
Law in Times of Crisis: The Life and Legacy of Jacob Robinson
Dr. Iris Nachum introduces the jurist Jacob Robinson (1889-1977), emphasizing his activism for minority rights and compensation for expulsion. A rese…
1 year, 11 months ago