Mizrahi

"Group of Ashkenazim Jews" 1900 - not

Jews from Arab lands are the missing piece of the Israeli-Palestinian discourse - opinion

 By bringing to the forefront the existence and truth of this often overlooked narrative, we can create a better future for all based on the realities of our histories.

By LISA SAYEGH/JTA
08/05/2024

Iraqi-Israeli writer, civil rights activist Sami Michael dies at 97

He was celebrated not only for his literary works, but also for his social activism and work on behalf of human rights and coexistence in Israel. 

Jewish schools must embrace Sephardi and Mizrahi culture

What do students learn about Sephardi and Mizrahi artists? What melodies are used in prayer? How are holiday programs structured?

By TY ALHADEFF
17/03/2024

How Israel’s Black Panthers radicalized its Mizrahi Jews, and changed the country

Puzzled Americans may wonder why Israelis have paid tribute to the radical African-American group that terrified the establishment in the 1960s, but local residents know better.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
17/03/2024

Israeli Black Panthers founder, former MK Charlie Biton dead at 76

Biton served as an MK for the Communist party Hadash for 15 years, and then endorsed the Shas Party after retiring from political office.

24/02/2024

Israeli singer Lior Farhi dies of cardiac arrest at 53

Farhi's career began in the 80s, when he was still a teenager. He released his first album, "Like a Silent Stone," at the beginning of 1995.

By WALLA!
13/02/2024

Leader of Lebanon’s tiny Jewish community dies at 80

Arazi had grand plans for the synagogue but was realistic about restoring Jewish life in Lebanon.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
28/12/2023

This Mizrahi Heritage Month, we must be united for Israel - opinion

Many of us don’t present as white and our American immigration story is different from many of our Ashkenazi friends, so how are we categorized by anti-Israel protesters?

By TY ALHADEFF
12/11/2023

Judicial reform protests started with the 1990s 'music revolution' - opinion

Perhaps it is the protest that did not happen that serves as a primary contributor to today’s situation: the “music revolution” of the 1990s.

29/09/2023

Lack of diversity vs lack of human rights: Battle of Israeli blind spots - opinion

Imagine how much better off Israel would be if all protesters – and their rivals – since January had invested 15 minutes of every hour spent yelling into dialogue.

23/08/2023
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