Golda Meir

One Palestinian, one Jew, and two very different impressions of ‘Golda’

Finding common ground on the framing of the Yom Kippur War, the focus of the film’s narrative proved hard.

By MIRA SUCHAROV/JTA
01/09/2023

Grapevine August 30, 2023: He knew her well

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Smart, sneaky, deeply flawed: Ben-Gurion’s grandson interviews Golda director

Academy Award ® Winning filmmaker and director of 'Golda', Guy Nattiv, in conversation with Alon Ben-Gurion, the grandson of Israel’s first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion.  

By JNF-USA
27/08/2023

'Golda:' What the movie doesn't tell you about the Israeli prime minister

Biographer Pnina Lahav answers questions about Golda Meir, whose life is fleshed out in Lahav's new book.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
26/08/2023

Did Golda Meir let the Yom Kippur War happen?

‘Golda’ biopic aims to rehabilitate her image.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
26/08/2023

My Word: Facing the music and stereotypes - comment

The Jewface controversy has grown out of all proportion to the proboscis in question.

‘Golda’: Helen Mirren triumphs as Israel’s late prime minister - review

Helen Mirren delivers an Oscar-worthy performance as Israeli prime minister Golda Meir and is unrecognizable as the barrier-shattering politician.

International Lefthanders Day: 13 left-handed Jewish icons who shaped our world

From Golda Meir to Seth Rogen, lefty Jewish celebs take center stage.

Golda Meir considered Palestinian statehood, declassified documents reveal

Meir, who famously said "there was no such thing as Palestinians," apparently viewed a future Palestinian state as a possibility.

Judicial reform, Tisha Be'av, Yom Kippur War: Time to haste or hesitate? - opinion

There are times when you must refuse to capitulate and times you must compromise. Times to haste and times to hesitate.

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