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Arab Identity & Building a Shared Society

In this thought-provoking lecture (10:13) from the Shalom Hartman Institute, Rawnak Natour, an Arab-Israeli activist,...
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Cultural Figures & Average Citizens Embracing Palestinian Identity

In Hebrew/Arabic with English subtitles, this video (05:37) explores the trend of Arab citizens of...
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Why Are More Israeli-Arabs Enlisting In The IDF?

Produced by the ILTV independent media company dedicated to defending Israel with balanced reporting, this...
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Prayer for the Women of the Wall

This post presents the Hebrew and English text for a special prayer written for the Women of...
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Religion & State in Israel: Symbiosis or Separation?

Through interviews with Jerusalem residents, rabbis and intellectuals, this introductory video (03:01) outlines the tension...
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Separation of Religion and State: How Jewish Should Israel Be?

In this video (03:15), Rabbi Avi Novis-Deutsch, Dean of the Schechter Rabbinical Seminary, discusses the...
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A Religious-Zionist Perspective on Civil Marriage in Israel

In this short video (04:11) created by Ne’emanei Torah Va’Avodah, a national religious lobbying group that advocates for more...
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The IDF Sings Unetanneh Tokeh to a Melody Inspired by the Yom Kippur War

To the backdrop of footage from the Yom Kippur War, this moving video shows the IDF Chief Cantor...
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Can Israel be Both Jewish & Democratic?

In this short video (03:46), Rabbi Velvel Belinsky suggests that in order for Israel to...
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Religion & State in Israel: The Marriage Quandary

This introductory video (05:11) explores the possibility of civil marriage in a Jewish democratic state...
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Israeli-Arabs Residents of Umm al-Fahm Discuss Identity & Their Future

Produced by The Media Line, an American non-profit news agency dedicated to producing contextual and...
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Arab Identity in a Jewish & Democratic State

In this thorough article, Karin Tamar Schafferman of the Israel Democracy Institute examines the complexity...
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The Religion-State Status Quo: From Ben Gurion to Today

This post presents resources from the Israel Democracy Institute exploring the development of legislation regarding religion and...
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Moshe Koppel: Saving Religion from the State

In this thought provoking video (05:18), Moshe Koppel argues for the separation of religion and...
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MK Michaeli: The Role of Secular Jews in the Jewish State & Nation

In this important video (05:23), MK Merav Michaeli responds to the 2017 Western Wall and conversion controversies with a...
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Lucy Aharish: Arab-Israeli News Anchor Lights the Independence Day Torch

Produced by i24News in 2015, this video (05:54) introduces Lucy Aharish, a Muslim Arab-Israeli news...
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Nasreen Qadri: Arab-Israeli Singer Talks About Her Identity & Music

In this short interview (02:55), in Hebrew with English subtitles, Nasreen Qadri discusses her identity...
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Ayman Sikseck: Arab-Israeli Author Discusses Identity & Compassion

In this first half of this video from i24News (00:40-08:00), Arab-Israeli author, Ayman Sikseck discusses...
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Educational Resources for Exploring the Western Wall Controversies

This post provides three different resources designed to help guide discussions and programming concerning some...
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Sayed Kashua: Arab-Israeli Journalist Discusses Identity, Zionism & Inequality

In this short video (01:57), Sayed Kashua, a Hebrew-language author, journalist and comedian, discusses his...
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Liberal Judaism in Israel

This introductory article presents the attitudes toward the liberal Reform and Conservative/Masorti streams of Judaism in both...
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CNN Segment on Ultra-Orthodox Army Draft in Israel

Produced by CNN, this short news segment (03:44) presents the tension between the ultra-Orthodox sector...
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Is Israel the Nation-State or Religious State of the Jewish People?

Produced by the Israel Democracy Institute, this video (02:05) features Yair Sheleg exploring how the...
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Religion & State: The Kosher Monopoly

Produced by the Israel Democracy Institute, this video (01:49) features Dr. Shuki Friedman, Director of...
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Rabbi David Stav: State and Religion in Israel

Produced on the eve of the Jewish New Year in 2014, this video (05:35) features...
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The Hot Debate Around Israeli Immigration

This 5-page editorial gives a brief background of the debate around migrants in Israel. Some...
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Arabs Volunteering in Israel’s National Civil Service: Both Sides of the Story

In Hebrew with English subtitles, this news segment from Channel 2 News (08:53) explores different...
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Thoughts from an Israeli, Arab, Muslim IDF Soldier

In this short video (01:17), Yahya Mahamid, an Israeli, Arab, Muslim from the Arab city...
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Tzelofhad’s Daughters: A Feminist Poem About the Western Wall

This thought provoking poem by progressive Jewish feminist, Abby Caplin, draws a parallel between the biblical Daughters of Tzelofhad and...
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The Status of Arabs in Israeli Society

This video from i24NEWS (16:00) presents a heated debate between Sami Abu Shehadeh, an Arab-Israeli...
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A Jewish Anti-Zionist Perspective to Drafting the Ultra-Orthodox to the IDF

Produced by True Torah Jews, an anti-Zionist ultra-Orthodox movement, this video (05:53) presents an extreme...
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The Traditional Prayer for the Welfare of the State of Israel

This post presents the English and Hebrew texts for the traditional Prayer for the Welfare of the...
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Israel’s Religiously Divided Society

  Produced by Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about global trends,...
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Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie: America, Israel, and the Perfect Jewish Democracy

Produced by Hiddush: Freedom of Religion for Israel, this short video (03:22) presents an interview...
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The Traditional Prayer for IDF Soldiers

This post presents the English and Hebrew texts for the traditional prayer for the soldiers...
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2018 Israel Religion & State Index

Put together by Hiddush: Freedom of Religion for Israel, this 29-page document presents the findings...
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Shadia Mansour: Al Kufiyyeh (The Arabic Scarf)

This music video features Shadia Mansour, “the first lady of Arabic hip-hop,” and M-1, an...
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Rising Number of Israelis Marry Outside of Rabbinate in Protest

Israel is the only democratic country where civil marriage is not an option, as explained...
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‘Civil Solution’ Needed for Israel’s Religious Marriage Monopoly

In this clip (04:37), meet a handful of the thousands of couples who are unable...
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Chief Rabbi David Lau on Modern Issues in the Rabbinate

In this news clip (06:24) from i24NEWS, hear from Israel’s Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi, Rabbi David...
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Murder of Young Woman in Arab-Israeli Village Sheds Light on Police Inactivity

This i24NEWS segment (02:19) from 2018 examines the problem of violence against women in Israeli...
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What Jews & Arabs Think of the Role of Arabs in Israeli Society

In this informative video (02:11) from 2018, Nasreen Hadad Haj-Yahya, Co-Director of the Arab-Jewish Relations...
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Exploring the African Migrant Dilemma in Israel

Produced by i24News in 2018, this informative news segment (02:21) summarizes the different perspectives in...
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The State of Israeli Democracy: How Do Israelis Feel About Israel?

This informative video (02:11) presents the findings of the Israel Democracy Institute’s 2016 Israeli Democracy...
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13 Percent of Israelis Identify as Reform or Conservative

This 3-minute read from the Jerusalem Post explores Israel’s move towards progressive Judaism. A recent...
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HaDag Nachash: The Sticker Song (with educational guide)

  Released in 2004, amidst the Second Intifada, this hip-hop song is a collection of Israeli bumper stickers...
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Women of the Wall: Can’t Keep Quiet

Created by the Women of the Wall, this music video puts footage from the organization’s...
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Israeli Rock Music’s Spiritual New Sound

This article by Yossi Klein Halavei explores the unique phenomenon of “secular” Israeli rock music becoming more inspired...
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Koolulam: 1000 People Sing Bob Marley’s “One Love” in Jerusalem

This inspirational video presents 1000 people of different backgrounds who gathered together to sing “One...
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Alma Zohar: Out of Egypt

This song by Israeli artist, Alma Zohar, criticizes current Israeli policy and public attitudes toward...
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Comparing Israeli & American Affirmative Action Programs in Universities

In this article from the Huffington Post, Sigal Alon, associate professor in the department of...
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“Honor Killings” in Arab-Israeli Society & Israel’s Response

Produced by CGTN, this news segment (02:48) explores the phenomenon of so-called “honor killings” in...
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Violence Against Women in Israel and the Middle East

Produced in the wake of the 2018 protests against violence against women, in this i24NEWS...
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StandWithUs: African Migrants & Asylum Seekers Fact Sheet

This 2-page long fact sheet from Stand With Us outlines the challenges faced by Israel...
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Should Israel Offer Public Transit on Shabbat?

In this clip (02:16), i24NEWS explores the growing, country-wide push to operate public buses on...
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The Renaissance of Jewish Study Among Secular Israelis

This lengthy article by Rachel Delia Benaim and Yitzhak Bronstein explores how a new generation of Israelis...
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An American Jewish Educator’s Journey into the World of Israeli Secular Torah Study

In this personal account, American Jewish educator, Rabbi David Kasher, describes the growing world of secular Israeli...
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How Do We Find a Torah for a Jewish Democracy?

In this video (05:53), created in celebration of Israel’s 70th birthday, Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman...
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The Conflicting Visions of Four Main Sectors of Israeli Society

In this fascinating article by Prof. Yedidia Stern, Vice President of the Israel Democracy Institute, the author outlines the character...
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Kobi Oz & Rabbi Nissim Messika: Elohay (with educational guide)

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Women of the Wall: Liberating the Western Wall Again

Created by the Women of the Wall in 2013, this promotional video (05:03) introduces the...
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Kobi Oz: Prayer of the Secular (with educational guide)

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Holocaust Survivors Urge Israel to Help Refugees

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Three Responses to Israel’s Migrant Challenge

Written by the Jewish People Policy Institute in 2018, this thorough 10-page long report provides background information...
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Hatikvah: A Controversial Version of the Israeli National Anthem in Arabic Musical Style

Released in honor of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel,...
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Kol Ami B’Seder: The State of Israel

This educational resource by Yaara Salamon-Michaeli from the Kol Ami Jewish Peoplehood Leadership Academy provides...
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Jewish Identity Versus Israeli Identity: A New Generation

In this i24News segment (06:49), Dr. Yair Caspi explores the emergence of a new phenomenon...
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How Ultra-Orthodox Israeli Jews Mark Yom Ha’atzmaut

This article from the Jerusalem Post explores how Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Jews in Israel mark the birth of...
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Illegal Migrants & Refugees in Israel: Major Trends and Background Information

Created by the Jewish Federations of North America in 2018, this thorough 23-page long report provides important...
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In Defense of Israel’s Policy Toward Illegal African Migrants

Written by Dr. Emmanuel Navon, an Israeli international relations expert, this Times of Israel blog...
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Progressive Judaism in Israel

This informative clip (08:25) put out by the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism (IMPJ) offers...
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Why Israel Shouldn’t Deport African Asylum Seekers

Written by Rabbi Susan Silverman, a Reform rabbi, activist and author, this article from Moment...
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Israel’s African Asylum Seekers: What Needs to Be Done

Written by Irwin Cotler, a former minister of justice and attorney general of Canada, this Times of...
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American Jews Send a Message About Western Wall Controversy

In this i24NEWS clip (03:22), Eli Yishai, the former leader of Israel’s Orthodox Shas party,...
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The Case for an Egalitarian Prayer Space at the Western Wall

Leslie Sachs, executive director of the Women of the Wall, shares her mission in this...
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A Debate on Israel’s Policy Toward African Migrants

This i24News report (13:42) presents a debate between Yonatan Jakubowicz, Director of PR at the...
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Elhanan Miller – אלחנן מילר

.אלחנן מילר הוא עיתונאי, חוקר, ותלמיד רבנות החי בירושלים  .times of Israel לשעבר הכתב לענייני ערבי של...
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KOL-TOUR – סיורים מוזיקליים

עקיבא סגל – מדריך סיורים עירוניים ותיק, ויעל שרייבר – מדריכת הרכבים ווקאלים, מריצים מיזם של סיורים...
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The Four Books that Changed Jewish History – The Talmud – The Book which Killed the Prophets

Around 1,500 years ago, a new book changed the face of Judaism forever. If the...
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The Four Books that Changed Jewish History – The Zohar – The Mystical book with reveled God’s Secret

Around 700 years ago in Spain, a mysterious ancient manuscript appears. This mysterious book, “The...
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Workshop Writing online articles in Israel, on Israel, like a pro!

Want to hone your writing skills while at home but not sure what to talk...
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Journeys in Service Learning

Designed to help Masa staff guide their participants through social action projects, this 80 page booklet provides...
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יום הזיכרון – הכשרת צוותים בשת”פ עם בית אביחי

צוות יקר, קיימנו הכשרה משותפת סביב יום הזיכרון לחללי צה”ל יחד עם בית אביחי סביב...
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בית סיסטם עאלי

בית סיסטם עאלי הינו מוקד ומתחם פעילות לקהילת יוצרים רב-לשונית ומגוונת הצומחת סביב תקשורת, הקשבה,...
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Community Building and Empowerment-A Three-Part Workshop

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Conflict in Context: A Pedagogical Content Unit on the Geopolitics of Israel (English & Hebrew)

These “Conflict in Context” booklets (in Hebrew and English) are educational resources designed to help Masa participants...
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Yom Ha’Atzmaut

After a somber day spent commemorating our fallen heroes, we move immediately into plane shows, flag-waving...
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Purim

Do you know: – Why we dress up on Purim? – Why it’s customary to...
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Yom HaAtzmaut session with Olympic medalist Shahar Zubari!

Listen to his story,and learn what it’s like to be an Israeli Olympic Medalist, to...
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Passover

Why do we do what we do on Passover? Click the link to get the...
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סיור ופעילויות במרחב החברתי בתל אביב

אנו מזמינות אתכם לביקור ופעילות במרחב החברתי החדש בכיכר אתרים, חוויה ייחודית המשלבת סיור עוצמתי,...
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Mois Navon

Mois Navon is one of the founding engineers of Mobileye, where he designed the EyeQ...
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המעורר

המעורר  הוא מרכז לחינוך בלתי פורמאלי רב-תחומי, אשר שם לו למטרה להציב את חזונה החלוצי...
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Tips for an improved CV!

Led by Yoel Lustgarten – Background in Business Development, Marketing, Event Production, Video Production, and...
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Interviewing Workshop

“The Interviewing Workshop will cover: * Dress * Preparation * Common questions * What to...
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How to Create Job Opportunities Through Networking

We will answer the following questions and I will provide step by step instructions for...
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The Sigd

Happy Sigd! This year, the holiday of Sigd will take place on November 27th (beginning...
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Yom Yerushalayim

Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) is the anniversary of the day in 1967 when Israel regained...
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What are HR Managers Thinking: The Secret Sauce of the Ideal Candidate

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Yom HaShoah

As time goes on, it’s becoming harder to find personal meaning in the tragedies of...
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HAROLD GOLDMEIER

Techer for GAP YEAR students in Bet Shemesh, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv Experienced public speaker for...
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Yom HaZikaron

It’s not easy to move straight from Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) into the festive,...
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סא”ל (מיל’) אייל דרור

. נשוי+3 ,תושב שדה נחמיה .שירתתי בצה”ל במשך 24 שנים, מרביתם במערכי התיאום והקישור מול הצד...
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Поиски работы в Израиле. Hi-tech & маркетинг

Он-лайн лекция, посвященная поиску работы в Израиле. Практические советы, ресурсы с вакансиями, список HR компании...
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The Four Books that Changed Jewish History – The Bible – Our Story Begins!

Let’s forget everything we’ve been told about what it means to be Jewish and delve...
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Everything will be BESEDER – Preparing for Seder Night in a year when everything is different

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Прохождение интервью при приеме на работу в Израиле

Основной фокус на позиции в hi-tech индустрии, но будет полезно и для специалистов в других...
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Как создать резюме, понятное для израильского рекрутера

Воркшоп о том, как улучшить ваше резюме и сделать его понятным для израильского рынка труда....
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Todo estará bien: preparación para la Noche del Seder en un año en que todo es diferente

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Ittay Flescher – איתי פלשר

Ittay Flescher is an Australian freelance journalist and educator. After 15 years as a high...
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Galit Roichman – גלית רויכמן

.תסריטאית ומרצה לקולנוע. חיפאית בעבר, תל אביבית בהווה, ישראלית מבטן ומלידה .בעלת תואר ראשון בספרות...
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How to do Job Market Research

This workshop is not only about how to find job opportunities through research but also...
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The Four Books that Changed Jewish History – The Guide for the Perplexed-The Book that changed God

Around 800 years ago, the Sultan of Egypt had a Jewish doctor who wrote a...
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Time management for crazy times

Time management for crazy times: wisdom, tips and tricks for turning your forced isolation into...
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Thrive in the Israeli Workplace Culture

In this session we will take a deep dive into Israeli culture and more specifically...
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Barak Sella – Communities for Change: The Jewish Approach

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Tu B’Shvat

The Jewish New Year for the Trees, symbolizes the importance of the environment and the...
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Hanukkah

Happy Hanukkah! This year the Jewish Festival of Lights will take place on December 23-30....
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Uri Levin – Israeli Contemporary Culture Lesson #2 (English)

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T’inquiètes beseder- Répétition générale du Seder

Nous sommes peut-être habitués a une soirée familiale tous réunis autour de la table, mais...
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Zohar Avigdori – Sparkling face of Israel

Sparkling face of Israel: A colorful talk about Israel’s current drag scene
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Masa Israel Journey Yom HaZikaron Virtual Ceremony 2020

On 27.04 we broadcasted our yearly Masa Yom HaZikaron Ceremony live on our social media...
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LTC Res. Eyal Dror – Embracing the Enemy

‘Embracing the Enemy’ – The story about the’Good Neighbor’ unit and humanitarian aid provided by...
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Поиск работы в израильском хай-теке: квест и лайфхаки одного репатрианта

Встречу проводит Давыдова Аня, графический дизайнер в компании Payoneer, выпускница Масы, репатриантка со стажем 2.5...
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Rochelle Cohen – Q and A: Aliyah and Becoming a Lone Soldier

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Shani Zansecu The start-up Formula_ Made in Israel

How has a small country in a region full of challenges, become the front-runner of...
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Passover Hagagdah – in various languages

Passover Hagadah in various languages Produced by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration
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איך נקיים מפגש וירטואלי משמעותי? עם ג’קלינה ישעיה

    מצורפים כמה מילים ממנה על הכלים שהועברו בסדנא BEINCO  המפגש הועבר על ידי...
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The Wicked Son – How to Connect to the Inner Murderer (Acting Master’s Class)

The Haggadah tells of four sons; The scene of these four sons plays a pivotal...
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What Orange is the New Black taught me about being Jewish

Exploring themes of conversion, kashrut and pluralism through this popular show on Netflix, the session...
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Calev Ben Dor – Peace in Jewish texts

Imagine being a fly on the wall as novelist Amos Oz, a Talmudic Rabbi, philosopher...
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I LOVE BASH אל מעוז הסטודנטים- סיור טעימות

!רחוב רינגלבלום, מעוז הסטודנטים בבאר שבע, צבעוני ותוסס בכל שעות היום ועד השעות הקטנות של...
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I LOVE BASH סיור תרבות והתחדשות בעיר העתיקה – יזמות, תרבות, אמנות

סיור תרבות והתחדשות בעיר העתיקה  – יזמות, תרבות, אמנות .באר שבע, העיר ההיסטורית, עירו של...
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הכשרת צוות #2 עם הפסיכולוגית שרי סובוביץ

במפגש עסקנו בזיהוי כוחות אצל המשתתפים והחיבור אליהם וכיצד לנהל נכון שיחת תמיכה טלפונית.
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Michal Sherez Shilor – The Word on the Street – East, West, and Haredi Jerusalem

Michal Sherez Shilor, Founder & Chair, 0202 – Points of View from Jerusalem: Jerusalem is...
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הכשרת צוותים מפגש #1 עם הפסיכולוגית שרי סובוביץ

.במפגש עסקנו בזיהוי לחץ, הרגעה ומתן מענה ראשוני  
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Sara Miriam Liben – Community Building and Empowerment – A Three-Part Workshop

Sara Miriam Liben, Director of Programs at the Masa Leadership Center – A Three-Part Workshop
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Israeli Contemporary Culture – Israeli Films

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I LOVE BASH סיור טעימות בשוק העירוני – החברה הישראלית

.השוק בבאר שבע הוא אחד השווקים האותנטיים היחידים שנותרו בישראל והוא מגלם בתוכו את סיפורה...
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Yom HaShoah Activity Options (Hebrew)

**MASA ORIGINAL CONTENT** This 16 page long booklet in Hebrew provides Masa staff with different options for...
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Improve for your Career

Whether it’s your next job interview, sales meeting with a customer, internal meeting with your...
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I LOVE BASH סיור טעימות בעיר העתיקה – על הקשר בין קולינריה להתחדשות

  .העיר העתיקה של באר שבע ידועה מאז ומתמיד כמעוז קולינרי משובח עם עסקי מזון...
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How To Transform Your Israel Experience Into An Academic & Professional Asset

Jay Rosen, founder at Hayyati – In this workshop, we’ll investigate why immersive programs in...
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Educational Materials – National Days 2022

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הכשרת צוותים – להתפתח בבידוד עם אבי לגזיאל, מנהל היחידה לפיתוח חינוכי

ON הכשרת צוותים – להתפתח בבידוד עם אבי לגזיאל, מנהל היחידה לפיתוח חינוכי במהלך ההכשרה...
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PURIM

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Personal Branding – Blooming in Pajamas #1

How corona time can jumpstart your personal brand? When everything around us is beyond our...
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